The Big Choice

2. He was known to be ruthlessly efficient, but somewhat of a showman.
6. Since I get bored easily, I only read concise stories under fifty pages.
8. She was well aware of the potential pitfalls of running a business.
10. I would rather you find your own voice not emulate your favorite singer.
13. The governor's speech acted as a catalyst for debate.
14. She garnered more evidence to support her theory.
17. The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.
19. In regards to political decisions, the prime minister sits at the top of the British hierarchy.
21. Good parents nurture their children so they will become happy and healthy adults.
22. There's a triumphant note in his gravelly voice.
23. He doffed his cap as he introduced himself.

1. The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it.
3. In order to validate the story we had been told by our friends, we had to investigate the truth of the matter for ourselves.
4. As a teacher he was able not only to impart knowledge, but to kindle enthusiasm.
5. He couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it.
6. The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe.
7. His sudden death made us all ruminate on the true value of time.
9. Bats are nocturnal creatures because they tend to be more active during the night hours.
11. The plucky youngster had four operations during her long battle against the illness.
12. We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test.
13. Guards confiscated knives and other weapons from the prisoners
15. She knew, at some deep level of her psyche, that what she was doing was wrong.
16. In the evenings, my grandmother and her crony sit on the front porch and gossip about their neighbors.
18. The crux of the debate is each candidate's position on the budget issue.
20. The tree grew on the brink of the cliff.