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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Because Sal once had fallen asleep while reading War and Peace - he thought that all Russian novels were _____.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Uncertain which suitor she ought to accept - the princess _____ - first favoring one and then the other.






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






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






12. To John - who had never missed a meal - hunger was an _____ concept - one he understood only in theory.






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Whenever Sue was angry - she tried to avoid raising her voice because she had no wish to sound _____.






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






21. Everyone waited to see which one of the rival candidates for city council the mayor would _____.






22. The beauty of Tiffany's stained glass appealed to Esther's _____ sense.






23. Though Widow Douglas had hopes of reforming Huck - Miss Watson considered him _____ and swore he would come to no good end.






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






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






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






27. Torn between loving her parents one minute and hating them the next - she was confused by the _____ of her feelings.






28. These endorsements written by satisfied customers _____ our claim that Barron's SAT is the best SAT-prep book on the market.






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






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






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






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






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






34. By their use of the Internet - propagandists have been able to _____ their pet doctrines to new audiences around the globe.






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






36. 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.






37. Covering the Olympic Games - the sportscasters _____ every American victory and grumbled about every American defeat.






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






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






40. Is an old-fashioned hairstyle an apt _____ for being out of step with the times and in need of change?






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






42. 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 _____.






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






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






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






46. As far as I'm concerned - Apple's claims about its new computer are pure _____; no machine is that good!






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






48. Although some girls were attracted by Mark's air of _____ - Judy was put off by it - for she felt his aloofness indicated a lack of openness.






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






50. No matter how hard Darnell tried to lure the trout into taking the bait - the fish was too _____ to catch.