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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The inquisitors used both physical and psychological _____ to force Joan of Arc to deny that her visions were sent by God.






2. The airline customer service agent tried to _____ the angry passenger by offering her a seat in first class.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. Con artists take advantage of the _____ of inexperienced Internet users to gain access to their credit card information.






13. At the protest rally - the students cheered the strikers and booed the dean with equal _____.






14. 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 _____.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. It is _____ that his success came when he least wanted it.






23. Because the student body at their daughter's prep school was so _____ - they decided to send her to a school that offered greater cultural diversity.






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






25. His coarse - hard-bitten exterior _____ his inner sensitivity.






26. 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.






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






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






29. The defense lawyer confidently listened to the prosecutor sum up his case - sure that she could answer his arguments in her _____.






30. The president _____ the astronauts - whom he called 'the pioneers of the Space Age.'






31. In providing college scholarships for economically disadvantaged youths - Eugene Lang performed a truly _____ deed.






32. When acacias are in bloom - the increase of pollen in the air _____ Richard's hay fever.






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






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






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






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






37. The bottle of wine I brought to Sharon's party was certainly _____: how was I to know that Sharon owned a winery?






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






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






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






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






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






43. The mayfly is an _____ creature; its adult life lasts little more than a day.






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






45. 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.






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






47. The legendary athlete Jim Thorpe - who _____ all his competitors at the 1912 Olympic Games - made a name for himself in baseball - football - and track.






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






49. Although defeat appeared inevitable - the general was _____ in his refusal to surrender.






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