Conjunctions and Text Logic in Two Blank Texts

Fill in the blanks with the best answers. The judge, despite occupying a _________ role, demonstrated her _________ when she ruled in favor of the district lawyer.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Sarah was __________ and Jordan was  __________, so they made a good couple: one talked while the other listened.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. The __________ old woman was surprisingly __________ in conversation.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. The famous story that H.G. Wells" War of the Worlds caused panic in the streets is __________; instead of running in fear, many listeners were simply __________ by the storytelling, staying inside in order to not miss any part of the story.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Although the wine aficionado __________ Tori for her love of rosé, he did appreciate her for her __________ the opinions of a fellow wine critic, with whom he had always disagreed.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Anna both __________ and revered her father, though she did not fear to __________ with him when she disagreed with him.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Kevin was one of the most __________ people in his class. While others feared to __________, he would readily interrupt the teacher to ask questions.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Patrick told Isidore that he was a(n) __________.  In response, Isidore said, "Good, I do not want others to be able to __________ my actions easily."

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Despite the importance of the topic, the audience treated it as a(n) __________ matter, giving it __________ attention.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Meredith was a markedly __________ person, especially in contrast to her taciturn sister, who __________ spoke in public.