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






2. Cool - calm - and collected - James Bond shows remarkable _____ in the face of danger.






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






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






5. Disappointed in love - Miss Emily became a _____; she shut herself away in her empty mansion and refused to see another living soul.






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






7. I am a _____ about the proposed new health plan; I want some proof that it will work.






8. The mayor was unwilling to _____ the plan until she was sure it had the governor's backing.






9. The special prosecutor determined that the attorney general - though inept - had not intentionally set out to _____ the progress of the investigation.






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






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






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. You can _____ your chances of being admitted to the college of your choice by learning to write well.






14. Acetone is an extremely _____ liquid: it vaporizes instantly.






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






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






17. The winter storm was ______; it changed course constantly.






18. We made an _____ choice to eat at the first restaurant we saw.






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






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






21. Uninterested in philosophical or spiritual discussions - Max talked only of _____ matters - such as the daily weather forecast or the latest basketball results.






22. Katya's _____ love of justice moved her to champion the cause of anyone she considered unfairly treated by society.






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






24. The attorney came up with several far-fetched arguments in a vain attempt to _____ his weak case.






25. After the quarrel - Gina said nothing could _____ her to talk to Pedro again.






26. What _____ did you use when you selected this essay as the prizewinner?






27. Although Nancy enjoyed Bill's _____ - lighthearted companionship - she sometimes wondered whether he could ever be serious.






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






29. There's no point to what you're saying. Why are you bothering to make such _____ remarks?






30. Because Webster's dictionary had grown so large and unwieldy - the publishers decided to _____ it and bring out a condensed version.






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






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






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






34. My Uncle Henry can out-talk any three people I know. he is the most _____ man in Cayuga County.






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






36. Whenever Sue was angry - she tried to avoid raising her voice because she had no wish to sound _____.






37. Michael's severe bout of the flue _____ him so much that for a week he was too tired to go back to work.






38. The recent corruption scandals have _____ many people's faith in the city government.






39. 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.






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






41. Nobody minded when Professor Renoir's lectures wandered away from their official them; his _____ were always more fascinating than the topic of the day.






42. In a brief essay - describe a person you admire - someone whose virtues and achievements you would like to _____.






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






44. The museum curator placed the Eskimo-carved wooden totem pole in _____ with two contemporary stone masks from Africa - creating a stunning effect.






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






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






47. The glitter and _____ of the ballroom took Cinderella's breath away.






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






49. An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively _____ and should have no ill effect on you.






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