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






2. These endorsements written by satisfied customers _____ our claim that Barron's SAT is the best SAT-prep book on the market.






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






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






5. Despite Tom's _____ of innocence - Aunt Polly suspected he had eaten the pie.






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






7. We could tell we were in serious trouble from the _____ of the principal's expression.






8. There is a fine line between speech that is _____ and to the point and speech so abrupt that it verges on rudeness.






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






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






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






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






13. 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 _____.






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






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






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






17. In the film Funny Face - the bookish heroine _____ fashion models for their lack of intellectual interests.






18. 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 _____.






19. Times of economic hardship inevitably encourage the _____ of countless get-rich-quick schemes.






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Warned of _____ weather conditions ahead - the pilot told the passengers to fasten their seat belts.






33. Compared to Jo - who was perfectly ready to chat with anyone about anything - Beth was _____ about what she considered personal matters.






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






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






36. In a fiery speech - Mario _____ his fellow students to go out on strike to protest the university's anti-affirmative action stand.






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






38. 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.






39. Is an old-fashioned hairstyle an apt _____ for being out of step with the times and in need of change?






40. Because she was a firm believer in old-fashioned courtesy - Miss Post _____ the modern tendency to address new acquaintances by their first names.






41. No matter how hard Darnell tried to lure the trout into taking the bait - the fish was too _____ to catch.






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






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






44. Judy's great fear was that she might _____ omit a question on the exam and mismark her entire answer sheet.






45. Using only a few descriptive phrases - Austen manages to _____ the character of Mr. Collins so deftly that we can predict his every move.






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






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






48. The governor's appointment of his brother-in-law to the State Supreme Court was a _____ violation of the state laws against nepotism.






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






50. After medical school - the two doctors took widely _____ paths - one becoming a wealthy plastic surgeon - the other joining the nonprofit Doctors Without Borders.