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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. Denying that she advocated total _____ - Katya maintained she wished only to change our government - not to destroy it utterly.






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. Because Sal once had fallen asleep while reading War and Peace - he thought that all Russian novels were _____.






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. Mother was a _____ housekeeper - unwilling to allow a single speck of dirt to mar her perfect home.






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. When I saw how Fred and his fraternity brothers had trashed the frat house - I decided to _____ my offer to let them use our summer cottage over spring break.






27. The rich new student tried to attract friends by making an _____ display of his wealth.






28. We made an _____ choice to eat at the first restaurant we saw.






29. Although the University of California at Berkeley is just one part of the state university system - in many ways - Cal Berkeley is _____ - for it runs several programs that are not subject to state control.






30. Their _____ in rank made no difference at all to the prince and Cinderella.






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






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






33. After the quarrel - Gina said nothing could _____ her to talk to Pedro again.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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 _____.






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






46. Since both interpretations seemed possible - the judge could not decide which way to interpret a particularly _____ passage in the law.






47. With its worn-out dialogue and predictable plot - the sitcom struck me as unbearably _____.






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






49. 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.






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