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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The rich new student tried to attract friends by making an _____ display of his wealth.






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






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






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






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






6. Rejecting the candidate's _____ comments on tax reform - the reporter pressed him to state clearly where he stood on the issue.






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






8. Politicians of both the extreme right and left annoy me because they do not sound like people but parrots mindlessly repeating _____ clich






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






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






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






12. I was bowled over by the _____ of Amy's welcome. What an enthusiastic greeting!






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






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






15. 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.






16. When Elizabeth realized that Darcy considered himself too good to dance with his inferiors - she took great offense at his _____.






17. Please try not to include so many _____ details in your report; the bare facts are all I need.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A miser hoards money - not because he is _____ - but because he is stingy.






28. Josh is such a greedy _____ that - as soon as the earthquake struck - he tripled the price of bottled water at his store.






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Towering over the nearby houses - the MacMansion looked wholly _____ in the historic neighborhood of small Craftsman bungalows.






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






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






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






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






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






48. Don't bore your audience with excess verbiage; be _____.






49. The Head Start program attempts to _____ prekindergarten children so that they will do well when they enter elementary school.






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