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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The senator was _____ for behavior inappropriate to a member of Congress.






2. Although Georgia O'Keeffe painted many subjects over the years - she had a definite _____ for painting flowers.






3. Dirt poor and out of work - she did not give up but continued to fight against _____.






4. Othello's false friend lago uses considerable _____ to trick Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him






5. Although Alfred _____ in fulfilling his duties at work - he is less conscientious about meeting his obligations at home.






6. Suppose you are accepted by Harvard - Stanford - and Yale. Which one would you attend? Remember - this is only a _____ situation.






7. Because Carmen believed in Juan's fidelity - she _____ the notion that he might be having an affair.






8. The uncrowned queen of the fashion industry - Diana was famous for her _____ taste.






9. With its worn-out dialogue and predictable plot - the sitcom struck me as unbearably _____.






10. Although the movie star was no genius - she was sufficiently _____ to tell her true friends from the countless phonies who flattered her.






11. When you place a phone call from an airplane - _____ is essential; you are charged for every minute.






12. Though his fellow students considered him a gifted scholar - Paul knew he would have to spend many years in serious study before he could consider himself truly _____.






13. Drinking alcohol can _____ your ability to drive safely; if you're going to drink - don't drive.






14. The mayfly is an _____ creature; its adult life lasts little more than a day.






15. Flat prose and flat ginger are equally _____; both lack sparkle.






16. To be low man on the totem pole is to have a decidedly inferior place in the _____.






17. A doting mother - Emma was more likely to praise her son's childish finger paintings than to _____ them.






18. Typically - partygoers are _____; hermits are not.






19. According to Sherlock Homes - the very point that appears to complicate a case - when duly considered and scientifically handled - is the one most likely to _____ it.






20. At commencement - the dean praised Ellen for her _____ behavior as class president.






21. The boss prefaced his speech by telling a pointless _____ about an encounter he'd had with former President Bush.






22. Stories in The New York Times often include _____ allusions to obscure people and events.






23. The BP oil spill has caused _____ damage to the entire Gulf Coast.






24. Although her early poetry was clearly _____ in nature - the critics thought she had promise and eventually would find her own voice.






25. Noticing the _____ glance the customer gave the diamond bracelet on the counter - the clerk wondered whether he had a potential shoplifter in the store.






26. The rich new student tried to attract friends by making an _____ display of his wealth.






27. After Ralph dropped his second try of drinks that week - the manager swiftly _____ him to a minor post behind the bar.






28. Someone mute cannot talk; someone _____ can hardly stop talking.






29. When you send a message on Twitter - be _____; a tweet cannot be more than 140 characters long.






30. Because solar energy has the power to reduce greenhouse gases and increase energy efficiency - conversion to the use of solar energy may help _____ the threat of global warming.






31. Denying that she advocated total _____ - Katya maintained she wished only to change our government - not to destroy it utterly.






32. After a decade of popularity - Hurston's works had fallen into _____; no one bothered to read her novels and short stories any more.






33. The stereotypical cowboy is a _____ soul - answering lengthy questions with a simple 'yep' or 'nope.'






34. Instead of delivering a spoken _____ at Genny's memorial service - Jeff sang a song he had written in her honor.






35. When the boys first met their new stepmother - they felt some _____ - but eventually they lost that initial awkwardness and talked with her comfortably.






36. Pointing out that the candidate consistently had voted against strengthening antipollution legislation - the reporter _____ her claim that she was a fervent environmentalist.






37. To John - who had never missed a meal - hunger was an _____ concept - one he understood only in theory.






38. The fact that the band was already booked to play in Hollywood on New year's Eve _____ their accepting the gig in London.






39. Shrewdly purchasing valuable plots of land for small sums - John Jacob Astor gained a reputation as an _____ investor.






40. Because Ann felt no desire to marry - she was _____ to Carl's constant proposals.






41. It is _____ that his success came when he least wanted it.






42. The legendary athlete Jim Thorpe - who _____ all his competitors at the 1912 Olympic Games - made a name for himself in baseball - football - and track.






43. Con artists take advantage of the _____ of inexperienced Internet users to gain access to their credit card information.






44. Matilda thought it was somewhat _____ of the young man to have addressed her without first having been introduced. Perhaps manners were freer here in the New World.






45. Stop giggling and wriggling around in the pew; such _____ is improper in church.






46. Everyone waited to see which one of the rival candidates for city council the mayor would _____.






47. Government agents have been known to use wiretapping and other _____ methods to spy on suspected terrorists.






48. 'Any publicity is good publicity - 'said the starlet. 'If I can't have a good reputation - I'll settle for _____.'






49. A radical committed to social change - Reed had no patience with the conservative views _____ in the America of his day.






50. Uncertain which suitor she ought to accept - the princess _____ - first favoring one and then the other.