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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Although you can still hear _____ outbursts of laughter and signing outside - the Halloween parade has passed; the party is over till next year.






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Although the movie star was no genius - she was sufficiently _____ to tell her true friends from the countless phonies who flattered her.






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






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






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






10. Her wealthy suitors wooed her with _____ gifts.






11. In class - she tried to stay alert and listen to the professor - but the stuffy room made her _____; she felt as if she were about to nod off.






12. Judy's great fear was that she might _____ omit a question on the exam and mismark her entire answer sheet.






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






14. 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.






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






16. You had better _____ your accounting errors before the auditors arrive.






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






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






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






20. Matilda thought it was somewhat _____ of the young man to have addressed her without first having been introduced. Perhaps manners were freer here in the New World.






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






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






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






24. Compared to Jo - who was perfectly ready to chat with anyone about anything - Beth was _____ about what she considered personal matters.






25. The stereotypical cowboy is a _____ soul - answering lengthy questions with a simple 'yep' or 'nope.'






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






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






28. The infant Mozart's parents quickly realized that their son had an _____ gift for music.






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






30. When you place a phone call from an airplane - _____ is essential; you are charged for every minute.






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Instead of delivering a spoken _____ at Genny's memorial service - Jeff sang a song he had written in her honor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Despite airing her clothes for several hours - she could not rid them of the _____ odor of mothballs that clung to them.






46. Because the student body at their daughter's prep school was so _____ - they decided to send her to a school that offered greater cultural diversity.






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






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






49. She kept all the receipts form her business trip in order to _____ her expenses for the Internal Revenue Service.






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