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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Someone mute cannot talk; someone _____ can hardly stop talking.






2. By their use of the Internet - propagandists have been able to _____ their pet doctrines to new audiences around the globe.






3. Rumors of police corruption led the mayor to _____ an investigation into the department's activities.






4. The costume designer _____ the leading lady's ball gown with yards and yards of ribbon and lace.






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






6. Although defeat appeared inevitable - the general was _____ in his refusal to surrender.






7. Though Huck was quite willing to _____ Tom's story - Aunt Polly knew better than to believe either of them.






8. The beauty of Tiffany's stained glass appealed to Esther's _____ sense.






9. When acacias are in bloom - the increase of pollen in the air _____ Richard's hay fever.






10. The bottle of wine I brought to Sharon's party was certainly _____: how was I to know that Sharon owned a winery?






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






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






13. Every time Ermengarde made a mistake in class - she was terrified that she would receive a harsh _____ from Miss Minchin.






14. The classic cowboy hero is a _____ figure - someone generally described as the strong - silent type.






15. Although her _____ smile and gentle bearing made Miss Marple seem to be a sweet little old lady - in reality she was a tough-minded - shrewd observer of human nature.






16. Tourists are urged not to _____ the sanctity of holy places by wearing immodest garb.






17. At evening block inspection - the recruits' bunk room - washroom - and gear come under the inspecting officer's close _____.






18. Unlike Widow Douglas - who _____ Huck's minor offenses - Miss Watson did nothing but scold.






19. The inquisitors used both physical and psychological _____ to force Joan of Arc to deny that her visions were sent by God.






20. Rather than live in the crowded city center - we chose to buy a house in one of the _____ suburbs ringing the metropolis.






21. Because the student body at their daughter's prep school was so _____ - they decided to send her to a school that offered greater cultural diversity.






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






23. Paradoxically - _____ reasoning does not always produce incorrect results; even though your logic may be flawed - the conclusion you reach may still be correct.






24. The infant Mozart's parents quickly realized that their son had an _____ gift for music.






25. Psychoanalysts must maintain their professional _____ and stay uninvolved with their patients' personal lives.






26. The senator was _____ for behavior inappropriate to a member of Congress.






27. No wonder Ted doesn't think straight! His mind is so cluttered with _____ information that he can't concentrate on the essentials.






28. Jealous of Cinderella's beauty - her _____ stepsisters expressed their spite by forcing her to do menial tasks.






29. Galileo's assertion that the earth moved around the sun directly contradicted the religious teachings of his day; as a result - he was tried for _____.






30. Although you can still hear _____ outbursts of laughter and signing outside - the Halloween parade has passed; the party is over till next year.






31. Historically - traders and missionaries often proved themselves to be _____ explorers - bravely venturing into new territories despite the dangers involved.






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






33. Though Aunt Bea at times had to _____ Opie for inattention in church - she believed he was at heart a God-fearing lad.






34. Even though she knew she would be burned at the stake as a witch - Joan of Arc refused to _____ her belief that her voices came from God.






35. Despite airing her clothes for several hours - she could not rid them of the _____ odor of mothballs that clung to them.






36. The architect realized that her design for the new school had to be in _____ with the local building code.






37. Even the best-mannered students have trouble behaving with _____ on the last day of school.






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






39. The reviewers praised the new restaurant's _____ selection of dishes - which ranged from Asian stir fries to French ragouts and stews.






40. The doctor assured the boy's parents that his fever would eventually _____.






41. On certain issues of principle - the senator refused to take a _____ stand - but let her conscience be her guide.






42. Their _____ in rank made no difference at all to the prince and Cinderella.






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






44. The young princess made the foolish _____ that the regent would not object to her taking the reins of power.






45. Because a _____ examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson - we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more thorough investigation of the fire's cause.






46. At the protest rally - the students cheered the strikers and booed the dean with equal _____.






47. The store manager tried to _____ the angry customer by offering to replace the damaged merchandise or return her money.






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






49. When both Harvard and Stanford accepted Laura - she was in a _____ as to which school she should attend.






50. All things change over time; nothing is _____.