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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
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1. A radical committed to social change - Reed had no patience with the conservative views _____ in the America of his day.






2. The young wrestler struggled to defeat his formidable _____.






3. Because Sal once had fallen asleep while reading War and Peace - he thought that all Russian novels were _____.






4. Icebreakers were needed to _____ the trapped whales from the icy floes that closed them in.






5. When I saw how Fred and his fraternity brothers had trashed the frat house - I decided to _____ my offer to let them use our summer cottage over spring break.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Bobby was such a _____ eater that he would eat a sandwich only if his mother first cut off every scrap of crust.






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






14. As far as I'm concerned - Apple's claims about its new computer are pure _____; no machine is that good!






15. Thirty years after the war - she could not let go of the past but was still consumed with _____ against the foe.






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






17. 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.






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






19. _____ to his downtrodden existence - the day laborer was too meek to protest his supervisor's bullying.






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






21. Although some girls were attracted by Mark's air of _____ - Judy was put off by it - for she felt his aloofness indicated a lack of openness.






22. 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.






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






24. The headmaster's _____ demeanor tended to care off the more timid students - who never visited his study willingly.






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






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






27. Although Eric knew the boss had no sense of humor - he couldn't resist making one _____ remark.






28. Violently disagreeing with the referees' ruling - Coach Ben became so _____ that they threw him out of the game.






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






30. When Amanda said to the ticket scalper - 'One hundred bucks? What do you want - a pound of flesh?' she was making an _____ to Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.






31. Covering the Olympic Games - the sportscasters _____ every American victory and grumbled about every American defeat.






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






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






34. Nothing could shake his _____ that his children would get the best education that money could buy.






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






36. A firm believer in democratic government - she could not understand the _____ of people who never bothered to vote.






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






45. In class - she tried to stay alert and listen to the professor - but the stuffy room made her _____; she felt as if she were about to nod off.






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






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






48. Though Glenn was devout - he was no _____; he never tried to force his beliefs on friends.






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






50. The conceited rap star relished the _____ he received from his groupies and yes-men.







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