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1. When I moved to the States for the first time in the early 80's, I had to endure the inconvenience of________being mistaken for a Chinese or a Japanese.

*A. frequently

B. frequency

C. frequented

D. Frequent

The host will want the total amount _______ before paying the bill.

*A. checked

B. be checked

C. checking

D. Check

Fill out this form ________ before turning it in to your supervisor.

A. completed

B. complete

C. completion

*D. Completely

We apologize for the delay in processing _______ loan application.

A. you

*B. your

C. yourself

D. Yours

The _______staff that we hired to look after the front gardens has received many compliments.

A. maintaining

B. maintained

C. maintainable

*D. Maintenance

Qualified candidates may apply for the vacant position________their religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or country of origin.

A. regards

B. without regard

C. regarding

*D. regardless of

Because company websites which contain too much information are usually ignored by people, it is important to keep the information short and to the________.

A. grade

*B. point

C. level

D. Spot

Before they get packaged, shipped, and sold, we test all of our children's toys for safety ________durability.

A. nor

*B. as well as

C. but

D. Or

_______a few flaws, Mr. Schonhoff's blueprint for the new indoor swimming pool will most likely be adopted by the Board of Directors.

A. Beside

*B. Despite

C. Unless

D. Toward

The company appreciates not only the president’s ambition ________ his ideas.

A. or

*B. but also

C. with

D. and if

Mr. Kim, the plant manager, expressed his support for________of a new parking lot.

A. constructive

*B. construction

C. constructively

D. Constructed

Mr. Dalla would like the invoices _______ directly to Milan.

A. fax

B. faxing

C. be faxed

*D. Faxed

The consulting firm ensures that the__________of the survey on customer satisfaction will be ready by the end of the week.

A. chances

*B.. results

C. matters

D. events

The high gross _______product is an outcome of their work ethic.

A. nationally

B.. nationwide

C. nation

*D. National

Our future will be_____on what services we can provide.

A. basic

*B. based

C. basing

D. base

Long-term unemployment is a sign that the labor market is not functioning well, and that structural obstacles are________people from moving into employment.

A. withholding

*B. preventing

C. interfering

D. decreasing

Management let the employees _______at two o'clock.

*A. leave

B. left

C. was leaving

D. Was left

According to the Human Resources department, all new employees are ____________to have vacation benefits after their first performance review

A. capable

B. variable

C. Flexible

*D. Eligible

We would be very interested in hearing your _______ of the current political crisis.

A. reaction

B. mind

C. reason

*D. opinion

Having_________the rest of the chapters, Prof. Bovon invited his students to contribute their ideas for further discussion.

A. covers

B. cover

C. covering

*D. covered

Please refer to your personal _______ number.

A. identify

B. identities

*C. identification

D. identified

Requests for changes of address should be made to_______bank in writing or in person at a branch office.

*A. your

B. yours

C. yourself

D. You

The budget will be increased by a total of $50,000, which will be used to cover___________contingencies.

*A. unexpected

B. inappropriate

C. uncharted

D. infirm

We have to complete the project because we still have a______ obligation.

A. contract

*B. contractual

C. contracts

D. contracting

The error was noticed after Ms. Radice _______the order to the supply company.

*A. had sent in

B. sends in

C. has sent

D. is sending

The new schedules are_______with the second shift workers at the factory.

A. popularized

*B. popular

C. populated

D. popularity

After several meetings and phone calls with Mr. Sutton, I found__________to be fiercely and persistently opposed to assisting me.

A. he

B. his

*C. him

D. Himself

The customer service division has been dealing with numerous________regarding the company's latest product, the M-700.

A. complain

B. complaining

C. complainer

*D. complaints

According to a_________survey, there is a critical shortage of experienced elementary school teachers.

A. attractive

*B. recent

C. considerable

D. Expensive

Safety________must be taken by all construction crew while on working on this potentially dangerous project.

*A. precautions

B. rules

C. abilities

D. guidelines

Could you please_______ this article for the annual report?

A. advise

*B. revise

C. devise

D. device

Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs.

A. finance

B. financing

*C. financial

D. financed

Staff members________ready to help out new employees and explain the office procedures.

*A. should always be

B . being always should

C. always be should

D. always should being

Beginning next month, our new environment-friendly product will________go on sale.

A. finalized

B. finalize

C. final

*D. finally

________consumption creates the need for the new products, GE invests capital to R& D.

A. Until

B. That

C. Why

*D. Because

The electricity went out _____we were making coffee.

so

because of

*while

For

A _______firm will help us find software.

A. consultation

B. consultant

*C. consulting

D. consult

Even well-established publishing firms frequently experience an unexpected_________in publication especially during the busy holiday seasons.

A. delays

B. delayed

C. delaying

*D. Delay

Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant _______some sandwiches for the meeting.

*A. pick up

B. picks up

C. picked up

D. picking up

The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total _______ isn't correct.

*A. still

B. anymore

C. already

D. Yet

The quality of the products manufactured by Robson's Electronics has remained_________consistent since the firm's inauguration 25 years ago.   

remarkable

*remarkably

remark

Remarked

The company was ______ by an immigrant.    

found

founding

find

*Founded

It is recommended that potential investors ________ the help of financial advisors before investing.

are seeking out

*seek out

to seek out

sought out

Please call the travel agent this afternoon to _______ your travel plans.

confirmation

*confirm

confirmed

Confirming      

Users of our system may also view personalized web pages with information about_________scheduled rooms.   

*their

theirs

they

Themselves

More than half of the companies surveyed indicated that they have no plans for new investment__________the global economy is recovering from the recent downturn.      

in spite of

so as

despite

*Though

I luckily found out about the job opportunity at your office through a close colleague of__________, Ms. Nancy Albright.  

*mine

me

myself

My

The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his patients_______outside.

*eat

to eat

eating

Ate      

Mary is _______ an excellent writer.    

considerate

*considered

considerable

Considers 

To raise awareness of your company and products, we may _________ ask you to provide information to participate in certain voluntary promotions, surveys, or contests.      

prematurely

marginally

*occasionally

Uncommonly

Anderson's law firm provides ________ care and life insurance benefits for staff and their families.

healthy

healthful

healthfulness

*Health 

Human Resources will___________ a new retirement package next week.    

advise

attract

*introduce

Compete  

We apologize for the delay in processing________loan application.  

you

*your

yourself

Yours    

James Denver's responsibilities include checking the facts_________Steven Pleet has been assigned to typing a draft of their findings.   

also

than

moreover

*While

If you bought a big-ticket item this year such as a car or boat, it may make more_________for you to deduct the sales tax.  

basis

*sense

cause

Reason   

On the first day of work, each new_________must attend one of the mandatory orientation workshops.    

employment

*employee

Employ

Employs

   

_______ the patient's condition get worse, the nurse will call in an internist. 

Might

Unless

Should

*If

Ms. Wang did not want her check automatically______into her account.     

deposit

deposits

depositing

*Deposited      

Consumer confidence fell ______ April. 

next

on

*in

The

The assistant does not recall receiving a telex from the Mexico office _________from the South American office.    

either

and

*or

But      

Please visit our website to learn more about the innovative and________priced marketing services we offer. 

virtually

gratefully

thoroughly

*reasonably

Since Dr. Yamoto is always busy, it is best to call _______ make an appointment before coming to her office.   

while

before

nor

*and     

Realto Restaurant Group decided to add a couple of new dishes to its________popular lunch menu. 

before

fascinated

intended

*already

The board meetings usually _______ on time. 

have started

*start

are starting

have been starting

Airline tickets that are not confirmed at least 48 hours before departure carry no________of a seat and are subject to involuntary bumping.

confidence

location

*assurance

acceptance

Ms. Ravi has already conducted market research _______ two new products.

around

from

*on

near

Mr. Connelly will serve__________the project's new coordinator for the next three months before taking charge of the entire department. 

on

*as

of

In

Our company _______Metro Messenger Service since 1998.   

use

used

had used

*has been using

I'm really surprised that Alvin's sister's graphic design company, which has only been in business for a year, ________ the government contract.   

get

gotten

*got

had gotten

The employees were able to network more efficiently as_________began using the new computer system. 

themselves

them

their

*they

Hotel guests who _______checking out after 1:00 P.M should contact the front desk.

will

were

are going

*will be

There is a rumor that the London office is trying to_________the Edinburgh office.  

take out

take away

*take over

take off

An Iraq industrial delegation________due to arrive yesterday to Washington to discuss with American counterparts ways of cooperation and trade exchange.  

is

are

*was

Were

Ms. Ueki has never made any _______decisions regarding the operation of her company.    

*foolish

fool

foolishness

Fooled

Feel free to _______the engineer for more assistance. 

*call on

call to

call forward

call at

Ms. Jacobs is one _______our best agents.     

from

by

*of

than

Currently, students are working on their advertising campaign________producing a TV commercial. 

for

*by

since

Until

Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits.     

to

from

*in

With

Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs.  

finance

financing

*financial

Financed

Office branches are located _________the metropolitan area.  

on

at

about

*throughout     

The management makes an assessment _______. 

*A. rarely

B. still

C. monthly

D. already

The board reported that more funds ______ for training. 

A. was given

B. could have given

*C. should be given

D. is given

    

________our team should complete the project quickly, the manager will have to hire additional programming experts.     

A. Because

*B. Moreover

C. Therefore

D. Nevertheless

    

Department store managers should always keep in mind that the way_________insignificant details are handled will influence the customer's purchasing decisions. 

A. seems

B. seem

C. seemed

*D. seemingly

    

The city council has proposed_________four municipal markets into modem shopping complexes and also five multi-level parking complexes.     

A. to revise

B. to achieve

*C. to develop

D. to contribute

    

She was hardworking and competent; ________, she had no trouble being recommended.    

A. namely

B. yet

*C. moreover

D. thus

    

Boxes received from the print shop are not to be ________unless marked otherwise.    

A. opening

*B. opened

C. open

D. opens

    

Situated within the beautiful Ozark valley, the Endymion Resort is one of the most_________located conference sites in the state.    

A. absolutely

B. willingly

*C. agreeably

D. certainly

The board meetings usually _______ on time.     

A. have started

*B. start

C. are starting

D. have been starting    

All delivery persons are asked to use the side ________to make their deliveries.  

A. enter

B. entered

C. entering

*D. entrance 

Buy top quality even if it________ something not currently in vogue.    

A. were

B. is

*C. was

D. be 

We want to improve our ability to compete _______our largest rival.   

*A. with

B. of

C. about

D. for

In order to use these materials for profit, you must gain formal_________from our company in writing. 

A. approving

*B. approval

C. approved

D. approves  

We have to complete the project because we still have a______ obligation.      

A. contract

*B. contractual

C. contracts

D. contracting      

Customers can_______one of our sales representatives in our store.      

A. attend

*B. contact

C. apologize

D. accept    

People either don't have the money _______ they aren't willing to spend it.    

A. and

B. neither

*C. or

D. although  

A representative will give a presentation this afternoon to respond to any_________you have about the changes in the employee benefits policy.      

*A. components

B. importance

C. agreement

D. concern

    

The assistant does not recall receiving a telex from the Mexico office _________from the South American office.    

A. either

B. and

*C. or

D. but

The project_______to require more time than the contractors have available.   

A. had seemed

B. seems

*C. is seeming

D. will seem

We would be very interested in hearing your _______ of the current political crisis.     

A. reaction

B. mind

C. reason

*D. opinion

    

The distributors have_________us that they should receive the samples by next week. 

A. informing

B. informs

*C. informed

D. inform

    

The _______ was considered final.

A decisive

*B. decided

C. decision

D. deciding

    

The solution cannot be determined _______ the problem is identified.  

A. If

*B. when

C. until

D. which

    

Upon completion, the________parking garage will offer convenient parking for both patients visiting the hospital and physicians in the medical office building.     

A. infrequent

B. additional

C. ongoing

*D. incidental

    

All students registering for the spring semester for the first time should be________for their student identification cards at the Registrar's office.    

A. photograph

B. photographs

C. photography

*D. photographed

    

_______ this kind of machine before, or should we call in a repairperson? 

A. Have ever you repaired

B. Have you repaired ever

*C. Ever have you repaired

D. Have you ever repaired

    

In such a fast-changing global market, products once considered as highly advanced can easily become________.    

A. existent

B. realistic

C. purposeful

*D. outdated

    

Before the meeting, a _______was held to verify information.    

A. brief

*B. briefing

C. briefly

D. briefed

Mr. Wang wasn't home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his office this afternoon.   

*A. was able to

B. would have

C. should have

D. could not

    

The report focused on the _______ of the study. 

A. foundlings

B. finds

*C. findings

D. found

    

Mr. Montague will contact our office________the brochure needs important changes or corrections.  

*A. prevented from

B. only if

C. asking for

D. all about

     

If we _______ the plans carefully, we would not have erred so seriously. 

*A. had studied

B. study

C. studied

D. were studying

    

Because of the mild climate and rich soil, a wide variety of crops can be _______ in this region. 

A. grown up

B. increased

*C. raised

D. enlarged

    

While Sheila Price will be retiring as vice president of marketing, she is still open to the possibility of remaining as a creative________. 

A. consulted

*B. consultation

C. consult

D. consultant

    

________ for improvements in current economic conditions have been met with nothing but disappointment. 

*A. Expectations

B. Experiences

C. Experiments

D. Expressions

    

When the power went out, the clerks _______the reports for the meeting.

A. have copied

B. will copy

*C. were copying

D. are copying

    

The assistant jumped up on a chair and screamed when he saw a mouse _______ across the lounge.   

A. ran

*B. run

C. runs

D. had run  

_______domestic sales to increase in the foreseeable future, the central government should come up with a comprehensive plan to boost the economy.

A. Which

B. For

C. When

*D. In addition to   

If there _______better communication, I would not resign.

A. were

*B. was

C. is

D. will be

All new accountants should obtain national accounting certification_________six months.    

of

between

about

*Within

Consumers are spending less these days ________ reports that the economy is steadily improving.     

in spite

because of

although

*Despite   

Preferred customers may receive a 10-day trial of the new product_________no cost.   

*at

by

over

From 

The travel agent said she would know the flight number and the precise arrival time _______the airlines confirmed the reservation.     

during

because

*when

While

I filed my report last week, but now I wish I _______.    

have waited

waited

*had waited

Wait

The proposal was submitted _______April 28.   

at

the

*on

From 

Our department staff meeting are held ________in the conference room on the third floor.     

rarely

*every week

always

Sometimes 

Realto Restaurant Group decided to add a couple of new dishes to its________popular lunch menu.   

before

fascinated

intended

*Already    

Originally intended for notebook computers, this flash memory card is now widely used in many cellular phones and smart cards because of its _______to climate changes.

resisted

resistant

resisting

*Resistance  

Because of the recent surge in loan applications, it is necessary to_________interest rates.      

deliver

visit

*raise

Submit    

The new employees will _______ during training sessions. 

catch out

*catch on

catch in

catch down  

The research committee determined that there is a_________for immediate funding in order to continue the project.    

control

center

look

*Need      

The new memoir of the belated Queen had_________ been on the book stands for a few hours before they were completely sold out. 

minutely

rapidly

*hardly

Shortly    

If the revised text_______by now, the printers could have distributed the meeting agenda by regular mail.   

*had arrived

would arrive

had been arriving

Arrived     

His test score is low, but it's higher _______ it was the last time he took the test. 

as

of

*than

From 

Attached document is a_________of the main agenda which should be addressed in the annual cooperate strategy meeting.   

*summary

total

product

Registration

Paychecks ________.      

are twice distributed a month

twice a month are distributed

*are distributed twice a month

a month are distributed twice      

The person to _______ you submitted your request is no longer in charge of this section. 

*whom

which

who

Where      

Feel free to _______the engineer for more assistance.     

*call on

call to

call forward

call at

Management_______looked into the matter; nevertheless, you were right in coming to me.     

*has already

still has

has still

has yet      

I had to make so many international calls last month that now I am faced_______ a huge bill.   

to

*with

toward

At  

As he stood outside his office, Dr. Wu ________his secretary talking about his surprise birthday party.

*overheard

overcame

overwrought

Overdrew  

The_______candidates should have a college degree and five years' experience.

succeed

*successful

successfully

Success     

The CEOs will meet ________ Chicago next month.    

at

*in

to

From 

The _______ result will be announced next week.

finalized

finally

finalist

*Final

The sales division reported a 64 percent drop _______ the last sales period.    

*during

with

at

To  

Many workers are taking advantage of the language study program which has been designed__________for company employees. 

specify

specific

specification

*Specifically 

The company was ______ by an immigrant.

found

founding

find

*Founded   

The printer apologized for _______ two names on the program.   

leaving for

*leaving out

leaving to

leaving from

As part of the trade conference, there will be a discussion_________international trade policy.  

by

to

with

*On  

Mrs. Flaubert_______all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to work overtime.   

has finished

is finishing

*will have finished

has been finishing   

I would ask for a special meeting if I _______ her. 

was

*were

am

would be    

The ________was settled on Saturday.    

*dispute

disputing

disputable

disputant    

The key to dressing for a job interview is to dress________for the company which you are applying, and to keep things simple.

appropriate

appropriates

*appropriately

appropriation 

Mr. Goa ________the proposal before he looked at the guidelines.

writes

*had written

has written

will write    

To raise awareness of your company and products, we may _________ ask you to provide information to participate in certain voluntary promotions, surveys, or contests. 

prematurely

marginally

*occasionally

uncommonly 

Almost everyone who prepares to start a business finds that the financial projections and market analysis are__________than they expected.

difficult

difficulty

*more difficult

much difficulty     

There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.  

therefore

so

but

*And 

If we________her foresight, our growth would have been more difficult. 

has

did not have

had

*had not had 

Payton Realty is known for its highly_________properties in and around the metropolitan area. 

desire

desiring

*desirable

Desirous

There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.  

therefore

so

but

*And 

The staff _______ the office had been burglarized.

suspicion

suspense

suspicious

*Suspected  

The program is designed to improve competitive strength;________ , it should increase the potential for higher earnings.   

nevertheless

meanwhile

namely

*Accordingly

The launch of this new program is in line_________a series of new programs that we have launched this year.  

*with

in front

near

To  

The financing deal is expected to _______ in a matter of weeks.  

go up

go out

*go through

go beyond   

There is a rumor that the London office is trying to_________the Edinburgh office.   

take out

take away

*take over

take off     

Conference delegates arriving from London or Ronne can go directly to their hotel________by train or by bus. 

unless

both

*either

Without     

Effective next Monday, the interest rate on Hana Bank's home loan__________increased.    

was

*will be

to be

had be      

Although the president has made some irrational decisions lately, the board feels that he has been reasonably__________in the past.  

*cautious

cautiously

cautioning

Caution     

Final arrangements for the board of directors' meeting haven't_______ been made.    

already

still

while

*Yet

The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total _______ isn't correct.     

*still

anymore

already

Yet 

The secretary had the messenger _______the envelope as soon as possible.      

delivering

to deliver

*deliver

Delivered  

Mr. Wong once lived ________ New Orleans.   

*in

at

from

On   

Management let the employees _______at two o'clock.  

*leave

left

was leaving

was left     

Before the meeting, a _______was held to verify information.    

brief

*briefing

briefly

Briefed    

Even though there are_________available, the monthly commuter pass is the most economical way to commute.    

other

*others

the other

Another     

Boxes received from the print shop are not to be ________unless marked otherwise.    

opening

*opened

open

Opens

Employees can expect all travel expenses to be covered by the company but entertainment expenses must first be approved by________immediate supervisors.     

*their

theirs

they

Them 

_______in large quantities is not necessarily an indication of its quality. 

A product is sold

It is a product sold

*A product that sold

A product sells    

The accounting director decided to conduct an________on the cash flow problem.     

introduction

*investigation

satisfaction

Exhibition   

The manager has asked that all vacation requests be handed into_______office by 9:00 on Monday morning. 

she's

*her

she

Hers

We have _______ all project managers to turn in their reports by the end of the week.   

asking

*asked

ask

Asks

Mrs. Flaubert_______all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to work overtime.   

has finished

is finishing

*will have finished

has been finishing   

When I moved to the States for the first time in the early 80's, I had to endure the inconvenience of________being mistaken for a Chinese or a Japanese.    

*frequently

frequency

frequented

Frequent   

All shareholders must fill out a ________ slip in order to get money.     

withdraw

withdrawing

*withdrawal

with drawn  

Although the crime rate in the city of Tulsa has risen recently, it still remains very low by national _________.

lengths

degrees

*standards

Means      

Mr. Dalla would like the invoices _______ directly to Milan.     

fax

faxing

be faxed

*Faxed    

BIOSIS company provides the_________collection of scientific findings and industry news ever to be made.  

wide

*widest

widely

more widely

East Coast Airlines flight number 15 from New York _______Chicago has been canceled.    

*to

in

by

At  

The _______ result will be announced next week.

finalized

finally

finalist

*Final

To offset the taxes we owe, the accountant advised________a charitable foundation.   

catching on

going over

filling out

*setting up 

________our team should complete the project quickly, the manager will have to hire additional programming experts.     

*Because

Moreover

Therefore

Nevertheless 

I had to make so many international calls last month that now I am faced_______ a huge bill.   

to

*with

toward

At  

Making decisions about layoffs isn't _____________ our supervisor's job description.  

*within

into

about

Inside

The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company.     

*with

in

from

Of   

Requests for changes of address should be made to_______bank in writing or in person at a branch office.   

*your

yours

yourself

You  

While the presentation_______, a camera crew was recording it for a local news story. 

*was being made

has been made

was making

Made 

The report focused on the _______ of the study. 

foundlings

finds

*findings

Found      

According to a_________survey, there is a critical shortage of experienced elementary school teachers. 

attractive

*recent

considerable

Expensive   

Customer_________ representatives are available to answer your questions twenty-four hours a day.   

servants

serving

serve

*Service

Our _______cost-cutting measures will ensure greater profits for the company in the next fiscal year.   

outrageous

lucrative

*aggressive

astounding 

________consumption creates the need for the new products, GE invests capital to R& D.     

Until

That

Why

*Because    

Because of technological advances, the number of workers in the manufacturing industry will___________.   

to decrease

decreased

decreasing

*decrease  

I filed my report last week, but now I wish I _______.    

have waited

waited

*had waited

wait  

Department store managers should always keep in mind that the way_________insignificant details are handled will influence the customer's purchasing decisions. 

seems

seem

seemed

*seemingly 

Most _______ the people who responded to the survey were pleased with the new product.    

*of

for

to

from

The staff _______ the office had been burglarized.

suspicion

suspense

suspicious

*suspected 

Mrs. Jung doesn't want to wait for the plumber so she asked us to fix the pipe by________.   

ours

our

alone

*ourselves   

Most small business owners are required to file their taxes________.     

*quarterly

usually

anymore

still 

Any personal items left in the lockers will be _________at the end of the month. 

reminded

remarked

remodeled

*removed  

As__________ in our video conference yesterday, Mr. Bailey will arrive in New York on Friday, June 16 at 3 P.M.    

discuss

discussion

discussing

*discussed 

The goal of our meetings is to make the directors _______our problem.   

understanding

understood

*understand

be understanding  

This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family.      

feeling

feels

*felt

feel 

Customer _______ is one of the top priorities of this company.  

satisfied

satisfying

*satisfy

satisfaction 

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and have dependable__________.  

transporting

transporter

*transported

transportation

Mrs. Jones left a message to the postal service department so that they could notify________when the package arrived.    

*her

herself

she

hers  

The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total _______ isn't correct.     

*still

anymore

already

yet   

_______the critics and answer their questions.   

Stand in for

Stand at

Stand with

*Stand up to 

If you _______ a touch-tone phone, you won't need an operator.

had

are having

*have

will have    

Users of our system may also view personalized web pages with information about_________scheduled rooms.

*their

theirs

they

themselves 

_________the order was placed after on Friday afternoon, the delivery will be delayed an additional two days.

But

Yet

During

*Because    

______ Ms. Jimenez can afford to lend you the money, she won't do it unless you prove you can pay her back. 

*Even though

So

However

Therefore  

_______ these data before publishing them.

Verification

*Verify

Verified

Verifying  

To avoid errors using the new coding system, you should ________before beginning to code.   

find it out

take it up

*look it over

move it away

All new accountants should obtain national accounting certification_________six months.    

of

between

about

*within    

Very few visitors are_______enough to identify the damaged portion of the delicate mosaic tiles on the bottom of the ancient pool.    

obvious

observable

*alert

discovering  

National Life will investigate the billing errors only when________are submitted in writing.    

*complaints

complain

complaining

complains  

Even well-established publishing firms frequently experience an unexpected_________in publication especially during the busy holiday seasons.  

delays

delayed

delaying

*delay      

I have attached a copy of our new catalog to my e-mail for your__________.    

performance

supervision

encouragement

*convenience

It's important that the clients _______interested. 

are seeming

will seem

is seeming

*seem

_______ this kind of machine before, or should we call in a repairperson? 

Have ever you repaired

Have you repaired ever

Ever have you repaired

*Have you ever repaired    

You need to present one form of________to pick up a package. 

identity

*identification

identifying

identifiable 

Safety________must be taken by all construction crew while on working on this potentially dangerous project. 

*precautions

rules

abilities

guidelines  

The members would resign if they_______asked to do so. 

are

*were

will be

would be    

The supplier said the department ________more stock in the future.     

has been ordered

order

*should order

ordered     

A representative will give a presentation this afternoon to respond to any_________you have about the changes in the employee benefits policy.      

components

importance

agreement

*concern    

The value of the stock rose________faster than most analysts had predicted.    

most

*much

many

more

The analyst predicted that the company would not go bankrupt _______might even show a profit.     

either

or

so

*and

An effective money________program is absolutely necessary to a trader's survival and long-term profitability.

comment

recruitment

moment

*management

Since Dr. Yamoto is always busy, it is best to call _______ make an appointment before coming to her office.  

while

before

nor

*and

The budget will be increased by a total of $50,000, which will be used to cover___________contingencies.    

*unexpected

inappropriate

uncharted

infirm

In ten years, about half of the decline ________ attributable to write-offs.      

*will be

has been

would be

are   

Large numbers of people are in need of emergency assistance in Eastern Africa__________ months of heavy rains associated with EI Nino.  

at

*following

upon

except      

After working fifteen hours at the office, the new lawyer is finally putting away his papers and heading ________.    

homely

homey

*home

homeless    

That decision of ________to repaint the house now was a very smart one.

your

you

yourself

*yours      

________ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied.  

If

Why

*Because

When

The paychecks will be delivered ________ they arrive from the accounting department.

before

soon

*when

during      

The purpose of this course is to________sales representatives with fundamental skills to be proficient at selling.

offer

arrange

contribute

*provide   

His test score is low, but it's higher _______ it was the last time he took the test. 

as

of

*than

from

Who _______how many of our clients can contact us at our new office?

*knows

is knowing

has known

are knowing

Situated within the beautiful Ozark valley, the Endymion Resort is one of the most_________located conference sites in the state.    

*absolutely

willingly

agreeably

certainly   

We need all the help we can get and would like everyone in the office to ________ us in getting this job completed on time.     

resist

desist

insist

*assist      

Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant _______some sandwiches for the meeting.

*pick up

picks up

picked up

picking up   

Management has _______to make a reasonable offer at the next contract bargaining session.    

promises

promise

*promised

promising  

Customers can_______one of our sales representatives in our store.      

attend

*contact

apologize

accept

She was hardworking and competent; ________, she had no trouble being recommended.    

namely

yet

moreover

*thus 

The new employees will _______ during training sessions. 

catch out

*catch on

catch in

catch down  

Consumers are spending less these days ________ reports that the economy is steadily improving.     

in spite

because of

although

*despite   

Customer_________ representatives are available to answer your questions twenty-four hours a day.   

servants

serving

serve

*service     

Remember that feeling confident and ________is an important part of giving a presentation.  

relaxing

relaxes

*relaxed

relax

While negative criticism is rarely appreciated, _______ advice is always welcome.      

*constructive

construction

construct

constructing

The management makes an assessment _______. 

rarely

still

*monthly

already    

I would ask for a special meeting if I _______ her. 

was

*were

am

would be    

Teachers should focus on teaching history properly because history is vital as________as enjoyable.    

*well

far

good

near  

Most employees had to work overtime to__________the promised date of delivery.   

occupy

address

appoint

*meet

An effective money________program is absolutely necessary to a trader's survival and long-term profitability.

comment

recruitment

moment

*management

One benefit of renting a house________buying is that you do not have to do any maintenance.

according to

when

*instead of

however   

Find_______the details and write a report. 

up

about

*out

around      

An answering machine takes messages ______ Sundays. 

from

at

in

*on 

_______domestic sales to increase in the foreseeable future, the central government should come up with a comprehensive plan to boost the economy.

Which

*For

When

In addition to

Our staff is smaller now because two people in our department _______ this year.      

are terminated

terminate

had been terminated

*have been terminated    

Consumer confidence fell ______ April.   

next

on

*in

the   

In such a fast-changing global market, products once considered as highly advanced can easily become________.    

existent

realistic

purposeful

*outdated   

Construction workers have to know how to use the_________equipment.

protect

protects

protectively

*protective 

Mrs. Drecker has received an________to attend the banquet in Vienna at the end of the month. 

honor

ovation

expression

*invitation   

Office branches are located _________the metropolitan area.   

on

at

about

*throughout

Because of the recent surge in loan applications, it is necessary to_________interest rates.      

deliver

visit

*raise

submit      

________Harrison's Hair Salon had closed for renovations two months earlier, none of its staff believed they would have a job to come back to.

Although

While

The

*When    

Get the invoice _____upon receipt.

signature

sign

*signed

signing    

Mr. Crow requested that the minutes_______by e-mail to Ms. Simmons in the prescribed format.      

*be sent

were sent

to send

will send

Economists expect that many small companies ________bankrupt next year because of the economic downturn.    

*will go

have gone

went

go  

The printer _______ paper.  

ran into

*ran out of

ran without

ran over     

East Coast Airlines flight number 15 from New York _______Chicago has been canceled.    

*to

in

by

at    

They thought the project would be a great success;_________ it failed to promote interest.     

thus

*yet

as a result

finally

Both companies are _______ the same business.   

*in

with

from

through     

The Board of Directors stressed the importance of relationship building for_________doing business with its international divisions.    

it

*anyone

yourself

theirs 

Because of the recent surge in loan applications, it is necessary to_________interest rates.      

deliver

visit

*raise

Submit    

The_________ published by the Pittsburgh Tourist Information Center contains much valuable information on guest accommodations in the region.     

guideline

textbook

*brochure

biography  

There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.  

therefore

so

but

*and

Judd Management Firm acts________a consultant for the company when the board is unable to make concrete decisions.  

on

*as

by

to    

Even well-established publishing firms frequently experience an unexpected_________in publication especially during the busy holiday seasons.  

delays

delayed

delaying

*delay      

All new staff members should become _______with the standard office procedures.    

family

*familiar

familiarly

familiarize   

The new computer does not seem to work ________ the old one did.    

as well

as well than

as good as

*as well as   

The_________building was designed in 1915 by renowned architect Carol Aileen.    

impressively

impress

impression

*impressive  

Users of our system may also view personalized web pages with information about_________scheduled rooms.

*their

theirs

they

themselves 

The assistant jumped up on a chair and screamed when he saw a mouse _______ across the lounge.   

ran

*run

runs

had run    

The real estate agent was________recruiting new tenants for the newly built office building to no success.   

*actively

active

activate

activity    

We _______ three earthquake drills so far this month, yet not once has the fire department responded.

*have had

are having

had

have

_________technical difficulties may occur when installing the new software, in which case you can use our support hotline for assistance.      

Much

Most of

*A few

A little      

Department store managers should always keep in mind that the way_________insignificant details are handled will influence the customer's purchasing decisions. 

seems

seem

seemed

*seemingly 

If the postage is incorrect, the package _______ to the sender and a small fee will be charged. 

was returned

is going to return

*will be returned

returns      

The familiar beauty therapy package is augmented with________aimed at giving women an insight into themselves.    

guided

guided with

*guidance

guide 

Before the meeting, a _______was held to verify information.    

brief

*briefing

briefly

briefed    

_______Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved.  

While

Because of

During

*After      

_________the laboratory technicians all used sophisticated instruments to evaluate the samples, they could not reach the same opinion.   

Regarding

Despite

*Although

In spite    

Library users are offered professional assistance in_______books that are hard to find. 

located

*locating

will locate

to locate   

Doing business in 2010 will be extremely ________ what it was like in 1910.    

*different from

different to

different

different then

The CEO of buy4less.com is a very approachable person who prefers that his employees call_________by his first name.

he

*him

his

himself    

Preferred customers may receive a 10-day trial of the new product_________no cost.   

*at

by

over

from

________consumption creates the need for the new products, GE invests capital to R& D.     

Until

That

Why

*Because    

Weather conditions _______the region have had a negative impact on agricultural production. 

whole

during

*throughout

entire 

Payton Realty is known for its highly_________properties in and around the metropolitan area. 

desire

desiring

*desirable

desirous     

The competitor's attempt to ______the new company was stopped.      

take off

*take over

take to

take out     

_______the critics and answer their questions.   

Stand in for

Stand at

Stand with

*Stand up to 

Staff members________ready to help out new employees and explain the office procedures.  

*should always be

being always should

always be should

always should being 

For effective inventory management, we are _______developing a new inventory control system.     

significantly

extremely

heavily

*currently  

Success depends ________the efforts of the organization. 

from

in

*on

of  

Actress Donna Lowre is scheduled__________her one-woman show based on the life of American poet Emily Dickinson.   

is performing

will perform

*to perform

performance

The award was contested by one of the ________. 

*competitors

competition

competing

competitive  

The new sales manager cooperates with her colleagues; _______, she is a valued members.    

although

however

for example

*therefore

When starting a new business, it isn't_______to expect profits during the first year.     

real

*realistic

realistically

really 

One benefit of renting a house________buying is that you do not have to do any maintenance.

according to

when

*instead of

however   

The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his patients_______outside.    

*eat

to eat

eating

ate   

The company is financially sound;________, there is no debt.   

in spite of

*for example

on the other hand

nevertheless

All the journals borrowed from the university library archives will be_________two weeks from the checkout date.    

owing

payable

*due

mature      

To ensure the health of our employees and customers, the air-conditioning units need to be serviced _______.  

*biannually

rarely

usually

seldom    

Recent college graduates should always try to prepare for the unexpected,__________one does not know exactly what will be asked on a job interview nowadays. 

between

*since

so that

unlike

Every month, our company_________some money for local elementary schools.

*donates

to donate

donating

are donated  

The distributors have_________us that they should receive the samples by next week. 

informing

informs

*informed

inform      

An Iraq industrial delegation________due to arrive yesterday to Washington to discuss with American counterparts ways of cooperation and trade exchange. 

is

are

*was

were

_______you file a formal complaint, make sure you have at least one or two people who are willing to back you up.    

As

While

*Before

After 

Consumers are spending less these days ________ reports that the economy is steadily improving.     

in spite

because of

although

*despite