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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is an old-fashioned hairstyle an apt _____ for being out of step with the times and in need of change?






2. Thoroughly baffled by Holmes's _____ remarks - Watson wondered whether Holmes was intentionally concealing his thoughts about the crime.






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






4. Looking for any inconsistency in the testimony that might exonerate his client - the defense lawyer pounced on a _____ between the two witnesses' versions of what had occurred.






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. The senator was _____ for behavior inappropriate to a member of Congress.






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






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






12. After Ralph dropped his second try of drinks that week - the manager swiftly _____ him to a minor post behind the bar.






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






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






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






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






17. Flat prose and flat ginger are equally _____; both lack sparkle.






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






19. Her wealthy suitors wooed her with _____ gifts.






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






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






22. In Tibet today - the common people still _____ their traditional spiritual leader - the Dalai Lama.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Rather than live in the crowded city center - we chose to buy a house in one of the _____ suburbs ringing the metropolis.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The doctor assured the boy's parents that his fever would eventually _____.






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






39. The Beatles expressed themselves through capricious - flip humor and _____ displays of carefree abandon.






40. Because Carmen believed in Juan's fidelity - she _____ the notion that he might be having an affair.






41. Suppose you are accepted by Harvard - Stanford - and Yale. Which one would you attend? Remember - this is only a _____ situation.






42. Don't just hint around that you're dissatisfied; be _____ about what's bothering you.






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






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






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






46. My editors must assume I'm a _____ writer; they expect me to revise six books this year.






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






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






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






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