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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
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1. The boss prefaced his speech by telling a pointless _____ about an encounter he'd had with former President Bush.






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






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






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






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






6. Even the best-mannered students have trouble behaving with _____ on the last day of school.






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






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






9. Her wealthy suitors wooed her with _____ gifts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Some of the newer - less formal passages on the SAT have a _____ tone that is intended to make them more appealing to students.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 'Judicial activism' is the alleged tendency of some judges to _____ the power of elected legislatures by making the law rather than merely interpreting it.






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






27. In a brief essay - describe a person you admire - someone whose virtues and achievements you would like to _____.






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






29. The headmaster's _____ demeanor tended to care off the more timid students - who never visited his study willingly.






30. I am a _____ about the proposed new health plan; I want some proof that it will work.






31. After a decade of popularity - Hurston's works had fallen into _____; no one bothered to read her novels and short stories any more.






32. 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 _____.






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






34. The classic cowboy hero is a _____ figure - someone generally described as the strong - silent type.






35. 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.






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






37. A doting mother - Emma was more likely to praise her son's childish finger paintings than to _____ them.






38. The architect realized that her design for the new school had to be in _____ with the local building code.






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. My Uncle Henry can out-talk any three people I know. he is the most _____ man in Cayuga County.






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Youth's beauty is _____; it quickly fades with age.







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