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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. When Amanda said to the ticket scalper - 'One hundred bucks? What do you want - a pound of flesh?' she was making an _____ to Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.






9. The reviewers heaped _____ on the novice playwright - ridiculing his pretentious dialogue - flat characters - and simple-minded plot.






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. Con artists take advantage of the _____ of inexperienced Internet users to gain access to their credit card information.






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






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






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






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






19. The senator was _____ for behavior inappropriate to a member of Congress.






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






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






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






23. 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 _____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The reviewers praised the new restaurant's _____ selection of dishes - which ranged from Asian stir fries to French ragouts and stews.






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. Although Eric knew the boss had no sense of humor - he couldn't resist making one _____ remark.






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






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






39. Although Nancy enjoyed Bill's _____ - lighthearted companionship - she sometimes wondered whether he could ever be serious.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. The museum curator placed the Eskimo-carved wooden totem pole in _____ with two contemporary stone masks from Africa - creating a stunning effect.