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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Denying that she advocated total _____ - Katya maintained she wished only to change our government - not to destroy it utterly.






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






3. A pragmatic politician - he was guided more by what was _____ than by what was right.






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. A born storyteller - my father loved to _____ anecdotes about his early years in New York.






11. Seeking the end of slavery - the abolitionists _____ freedom for the slaves.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. To win his audience - the speaker used every _____ trick in the book.






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






20. Tina was still angry despite Tony's soft and _____ words.






21. 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.






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






23. Through the comments of the characters in his cartoon strip - Doonesbury - Gary Trudeau ridicules political corruption; his humor is _____ in nature.






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






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






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






27. Instead of delivering a spoken _____ at Genny's memorial service - Jeff sang a song he had written in her honor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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 _____.






35. You had better _____ your accounting errors before the auditors arrive.






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






37. The reviewers heaped _____ on the novice playwright - ridiculing his pretentious dialogue - flat characters - and simple-minded plot.






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






39. After separating from Tony - Tina announced that she would _____ all debts incurred by her soon-to-be-ex-husband.






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






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






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






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






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






45. To revise a textbook properly - you must do more than make a few _____ changes to the manuscript.






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






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






48. The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to _____ the lying testimony of the prosecution's sole witness.






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






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