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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
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1. The young princess made the foolish _____ that the regent would not object to her taking the reins of power.






2. 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.






3. The winter storm was ______; it changed course constantly.






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. This alleged fiscal crisis is no crisis at all. it is based on _____ claims about financial institutions and on scare stories about impending economic ruin.






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






14. Historically - traders and missionaries often proved themselves to be _____ explorers - bravely venturing into new territories despite the dangers involved.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. When Johnny came down with a bad case of poison oak - the doctor recommended calamine lotion to _____ the itching.






32. The wealthy - self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict - _____ lifestyle practiced by members of some monastic orders.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Rumors of police corruption led the mayor to _____ an investigation into the department's activities.






39. 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 _____.






40. In a fiery speech - Mario _____ his fellow students to go out on strike to protest the university's anti-affirmative action stand.






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






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






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






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






45. There's no point to what you're saying. Why are you bothering to make such _____ remarks?






46. 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.






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






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






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






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