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Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits.

to

from

*in

with  

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

on

*as

by

to    

The company reserves the_________to change the prices without any prior notice.    

goal

seat

occupation

*right

Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved. 

so

but

*after

until  

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  

Our company has chosen the Swedish vendor_______they guarantee the best after-sales service.

and

*because

but

So  

If you would like information_________company policies, please contact Gregory Neworth in General Affairs.

regard

regards

*regarding

regarded   

Because of the strong economy, there has been an increase in exported _________ imported goods.    

*and

though

or

still 

The plenary speaker was abruptly_______by the squeaking sound of the loudspeaker.   

disinterested

dispersed

*distracted

disengaged 

Due to the_________nature of medical information, it should only be available to person actively engaged in the treatment of the patient or in related administrative work.

*confidential

limited

former

mandatory   

If Mr. Tsujioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil.    

could have chosen

*would choose

will choose

would have been choosing  

The administration allows Thailand _______Indonesia trade benefits.    

but

nor

and so

*and

The photographer that we hired to take pictures of the banquet will be accompanied ________his assistant.    

with

*by

to

from

Clients are invited to write _______ call for additional information.    

but

*or

not

either 

While prospects for the short term are very limited, long-term prospects are more___________.

applicable

*promising

obtained

submissive   

In his first three months at Novotel, Mr. Peet has________impressed his colleagues with his diligence and positive attitude.   

consist

consisted

consistent

*consistently 

The doctors will be ready to go home as soon as they _______their rounds.    

will finish

will have finished

are finishing

*finish      

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

approving

*approval

approved

approves   

Before investing in a new drug, we carry out extensive ________ to see if there is a need for one.    

investigation

investing

planning

*research    

In order to respond__________to customer complaints, the company management decided to set up a new team that exclusively deals with complaints over the phone and via email.     

overtly

intensely

severely

*promptly   

Emily Hong won her third_______international archery competition by defeating Katherine Schwab last Sunday.    

following

immediate

constant

*consecutive 

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

*overheard

overcame

overwrought

overdrew    

The trucks had not been inspected, ________the drivers took them out anyway.

and

so

and so

*but  

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

during

because

*when

while 

The _______ result will be announced next week.

finalized

finally

finalist

*final 

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

*unexpected

inappropriate

uncharted

infirm

The reservation clerk had him _______ his name twice.  

*spell

to spell

spells

spelled      

If the accountant ________a mistake, she will not charge us for her time. 

*makes

will make

had made

make

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

take off

*take over

take to

take out     

_______ have market conditions been as favorable as they are now.    

Reliably

Fortunately

*Never

Usually    

Construction workers have to know how to use the_________equipment.

protect

protects

protectively

*protective 

Salary increases will not be higher than the cost of ________.   

life

live

*living

lived

I'm surprised ______how fast customers get served in this restaurant.    

on

*at

in

for   

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

understanding

understood

*understand

be understanding  

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

to

*with

toward

At  

The staff breathed a _______ sigh of relief when it was announced that there would be no layoffs.   

collected

*collective

collecting

collectable   

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

*your

yours

yourself

you 

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

The _______ result will be announced next week.

finalized

finally

finalist

*final 

The school's tuition increase will be about eight percent,__________to just four percent last year.      

resolved

included

*compared

related      

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

other

*others

the other

another    

If Mr. Tsujioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil.    

could have chosen

*would choose

will choose

would have been choosing  

We ask that all important correspondence be sent by registered _______ certified mail.  

*or

however

but

yet   

We apologize for the delay in processing _______ loan application.      

you

*your

yourself

yours 

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

grown up

increased

*raised

enlarged   

You can definitely expect quality service and superior care as a customer________the high cost you pay for their services.   

with exchange

exchanges

*in exchange for

exchanging of      

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

around

from

*on

near  

The group is composed ________ five companies.

in

*of

up

from

My cousin's ______ advice about selling our stock saved us thousands. 

amazingly

amazed

*amazing

amazement 

These contracts will encourage the growth of a more competitive banking structure __________.

always

two years ago

*in the next year

sometimes   

Please be accommodating with the tax revenue service as they investigate our company__________the next few weeks.      

across

between

*throughout

among      

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

constructive

construction

construct

*constructing

Mia and Hubert want the travel plans _______before the seat sale ends and the tickets sell out.

to arrange

will arrange

*arranged

arrange    

The Budget Travel Guide for thrifty student travels focuses__________on ways to save money while enjoying exotic locations around the country.

*exclusively

exclude

excluding

exclusive    

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

consulted

consultation

consult

*consultant  

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

specify

specific

specification

*specifically

No one has turned on the air conditioner __________.    

*yet

never

already

soon

The new exhibit at the Academy of Art is expected to__________tourists to the area as it features the Renaissance works of both local and international artists.      

capture

observe

value

*attract    

________ costs have increased dramatically.      

*Advertising

Advertisements

Advertised

Advertise  

Yasmin is one of our best employees and _______working here for two years.   

has

*has been

is

will 

Our volume of sales made our team _______to the top 1 percent of sales worldwide.  

advanced

*advance

advancing

advancement 

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

informing

informs

*informed

inform      

In an effort___________the needs of students who have both the potential and the desire to complete curriculum more demanding than that offered in the regular classroom, the Board of Education will provide Advance Placement Programs.

*to meet

meeting

has me

meets 

We hope that you will _________all of the evidence before making your final decision in this matter. 

confuse

convince

*consider

concur      

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

delivering

to deliver

*deliver

delivered    

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

was

*were

am

would be    

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

grade

*point

level

spot  

The technical team has assured that the new computer system will be________functional by the end of the month, when annual reports are due.

complete

completing

*completely

completion

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

are terminated

terminate

had been terminated

*have been terminated    

In his first three months at Novotel, Mr. Peet has________impressed his colleagues with his diligence and positive attitude.   

consist

consisted

consistent

*consistently 

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

*will go

have gone

went

go  

Last year we made unprecedented progress in our research,________ our funds had been cut by nearly half.   

still

*although

consequently

additionally  

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

on

*as

by

to    

You will have to ______ an operator's manual from the library because I don't think we have one here.

loan

*borrow

lend

send

If our office _______a coffee machine, Mr. Perkins said he would make coffee every morning.

*had

have

will have

would have  

Mr. Hansen's _______from his position as chief comptroller has been a shock to all of us.

*resigning

resigned

resigns

resign

The new exhibit at the Academy of Art is expected to__________tourists to the area as it features the Renaissance works of both local and international artists.      

capture

observe

value

*attract    

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

owing

payable

*due

mature      

Akinori remained calm ______his anticipation.    

while

*in spite of

with

as    

I wish I _______ the answer to your question so I could help you.

would know

*knew

know

have known

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

either

or

so

*and

________the workers put in a lot of effort, profits were not high.

Whatever

Why

*Even though

However    

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

unless

both

*either

without     

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

absolutely

willingly

*agreeably

certainly   

Take the time___________your visit here to relax on one of the beautiful beaches, exploring this island.

board

*during

onto

except      

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

catching on

going over

filling out

*setting up 

_________ the press secretary's illness and the fact that a terrible flu is going around, today's meeting is canceled.    

So that

Because

*Because of

While

What Ms. Jones meant to say was that e-mail cannot be sent________the network is operational.      

that since

*until

when

that 

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

*Because

Moreover

Therefore

Nevertheless 

To ensure the accuracy of the survey results, all respondents must complete the questions by________.

itself

*themselves

herself

himself    

The printer _______ paper.  

ran into

*ran out of

ran without

ran over     

Please be accommodating with the tax revenue service as they investigate our company__________the next few weeks.      

across

between

*throughout

among      

My boss gets her messages________ by a computer.    

take

takes

*taken

taking

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

themselves

them

their

*they 

If Fujikin, Inc. ________more available capital, they would have expanded their European operations.

has

*had had

were having

has had    

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

servants

serving

serve

*service     

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

in spite

because of

although

*despite   

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

Beside

*Despite

Unless

Toward     

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 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      

Mr. Chang will serve as _______ director until a permanent director can be found.    

act

*acting

actor

acted 

During the busy season, the ski resort will__________reservations only for parties of five people or more.     

*accept

accepts

accepting

accepted   

Management relies _______ on its ongoing review of the loan portfolio.  

predominance

*predominantly

predominant

predominated

Could you have the assistant ________my office before he leaves today? 

stop off

stop for

stop to

*stop by   

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

to revise

to achieve

*to develop

to contribute 

Participating in an affiliate program has proven to be________lucrative for thousands of people throughout the world.      

enough

too much

*very

well  

The New Products Development Department has been under the_________of Mr. Harmon for the past five years.    

attendance

*supervision

sight

provision    

All branch managers must _______ a semi-annual report for the main office by the end of May. 

compensate

deliver

apply

*prepare

1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met.

(A) must

(B) should

(C) do not have to

(D) are supposed to

2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the head office.

(A) technical

(B) technique

(C) technician

(D) technicians

3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No Smoking area.

(A) don’t smoke

(B) not to smoke

(C) not smoking

(D) aren’t smoking

4. 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

5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this negotiation.

(A) looking up to

(B) looking for

(C) looking forward to

(D) looking up

6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his hands start to shake.

(A) will have drunk

(B) had drunk

(C) is going to drink

(D) has been drinking

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

(A) still

(B) anymore

(C) already

(D) yet

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

(A) has finished

(B) is finishing

(C) will have finished

(D) has been finishing

9. 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

10. After waiting three months for his favourite vocalist to come to our town, Dr. Kozinsky got sick _______ the concert’s intermission.

(A) while

(B) for

(C) during

(D) by

11. Applicants’ replies should be sent by fax, mail, _______ e-mail no later than three o’clock on Friday.

(A) but

(B) however

(C) or

(D) yet

12. If Mr. Tsujiioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil.

(A) could have chosen

(B) would choose

(C) will choose

(D) would have been choosing

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

(A) Even though

(B) So

(C) However

(D) Therefore

14. Our _______ were too strict for our subcontractor to meet; consequently, they lost our business.

(A) specifying

(B) specific

(C) specifications

(D) specified

15. The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his patients _______ outside.

(A) eat

(B) to eat

(C) eating

(D) ate

16. Due to a record low in profits last year, the firm is thinking of _______ their operations into foreign markets.

(A) raising

(B) inflating

(C) enhancing

(D) expanding

Vocabulary question

17. Mr. Lee watched the technician _______ the broken pump.

(A) repair

(B) repaired

(C) repairs

(D) had repaired

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

(A) get

(B) gotten

(C) got

(D) had gotten

19. If their marketing team succeeds, they _______ their profits by 20 percent.

(A) will have been increased

(B) would have been increasing

(C) will increase

(D) would increase

20. The vice president was _______ with the applicant’s enthusiasm for the biochemical research project.

(A) delighted

(B) delighting

(C) delightful

(D) delight

21. Both companies are _______ the same business.

(A) in

(B) with

(C) from

(D) through

22. _______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied.

(A) If

(B) Why

(C) Because

(D) When

23. If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy.

(A) were

(B) are

(C) have been

(D) had been

24. Make checks _______ to the company.

(A) paid

(B) payable

(C) paying

(D) pay

25. Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator.

(A) or

(B) with

(C) and

(D) though

26. _______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money.

(A) Because

(B) Although

(C) In addition

(D) So

27. The seminar will adjourn _______ five o’clock.

(A) in

(B) on

(C) at

(D) the

28. Marketing is important; _______, we’re hiring a new public relations firm.

(A) therefore

(B) even though

(C) nevertheless

(D) but

29. The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible.

(A) delivering

(B) to deliver

(C) deliver

(D) delivered

30. The board meetings usually _______ on time.

(A) have started

(B) start

(C) are starting

(D) have been starting

31. Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company’s proposal was _______.

(A) turned up

(B) turned on

(C) turned away

(D) turned down

32. Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them.

(A) buy

(B) must have bought

(C) had to buy

(D) had better buy

33. _______ Dr. Rossi hired the new assistant, the office has become more organized.

(A) When

(B) Before

(C) While

(D) Since

34. Mr. Cutler will _______ as president.

(A) step out

(B) step down

(C) step from

(D) step through

35. Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved.

(A) so

(B) but

(C) after

(D) until

36. It’s time to take advantage of current _______ rates.

(A) interesting

(B) interest

(C) interested

(D) interests

37. The manager has to _______ the presentation until next week.

(A) put off

(B) put with

(C) put on

(D) put through

38. When the directors _______ a profit, they’ll be satisfied.

(A) will see

(B) are seeing

(C) see

(D) have been seeing

39. Do _______ an estimate before getting it in writing.

(A) not ever accept

(B) never accept

(C) accept never

(D) not accept ever

40. Production went down _______ morale was low.

(A) even though

(B) when

(C) but

(D) to

41. The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company.

(A) with

(B) in

(C) from

(D) of

42. If banks _______ the number of credit cards, the economy would improve.

(A) limiting

(B) limited

(C) had limited

(D) are limiting

43. One suggestion was to _______ gasoline taxes.

(A) raise

(B) have raised

(C) be raising

(D) raising

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

(A) checked

(B) be checked

(C) checking

(D) check

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

(A) although

(B) however

(C) for example

(D) therefore

46. _______ our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal.

(A) Representation

(B) Representative

(C) Representing

(D) Representative of

47. Paychecks _______.

(A) are twice distributed a month

(B) twice a month are distributed

(C) are distributed twice a month

(D) a month are distributed twice

48. There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.

(A) therefore

(B) so

(C) but

(D) and

49. _______ Mrs. Lee was calling her husband’s office, he was calling hers.

(A) While

(B) Because

(C) So

(D) Then

50. The CEOs will meet _______ Chicago next month.

(A) at

(B) in

(C) to

(D) from

51. The award was contested by one of the _______.

(A) competitors

(B) competition

(C) competing

(D) competitive

52. The _______ was considered final.

(A) decisive

(B) decided

(C) decision

(D) deciding

53. Mr. Wong once lived _______ New Orleans.

(A) in

(B) at

(C) from

(D) on

54. The report focused on the _______ of the study.

(A) foundlings

(B) finds

(C) findings

(D) found

Vocabulary question

55. The staff _______ the office had been burglarized.

(A) suspicion

(B) suspense

(C) suspicious

(D) suspected

56. _______ all the references to verify the information.

(A) Look by

(B) Look out

(C) Look up

(D) Look to

57. Mary is _______ an excellent writer.

(A) considerate

(B) considered

(C) considerable

(D) considers

58. They _______ the launch of their new company only a year ago.

(A) announce

(B) are announcing

(C) have announced

(D) announced

59. After re-evaluating the proposal, the agency _______ the contract to us.

(A) awarding

(B) had awarded

(C) awarded

(D) awards

60. My supervisor had me _______ the morning taking inventory.

(A) spend

(B) to spend

(C) spent

(D) spending

61. Mr. Doh _______ clients’ phone calls.

(A) rarely returns

(B) returns rarely

(C) has returned rarely

(D) rarely had returned

62. Success depends _______ the efforts of the organization.

(A) from

(B) in

(C) on

(D) of

63. There has been strong competition; _______, the new company has made great profits.

(A) instead

(B) nonetheless

(C) then

(D) despite

64. Ms. Shirish will resign her position as chief _______ officer.

(A) operator

(B) operational

(C) operation

(D) operating

65. The weather report predicts it will rain _______ become colder.

(A) neither

(B) nor

(C) and

(D) either

66. The printer _______ paper.

(A) ran into

(B) ran out of

(C) ran without

(D) ran over

67. The electricity went out _______ we were making coffee.

(A) so

(B) because of

(C) while

(D) for

68. _______ all the negotiators, Ms. Neos seems the most reliable.

(A) From

(B) As

(C) Of

(D) But

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

(A) during

(B) with

(C) at

(D) to

70. The company is financially sound; _______, there is no debt.

(A) in spite of

(B) for example

(C) on the other hand

(D) nevertheless

71. Get the invoice _______ upon receipt.

(A) signature

(B) sign

(C) signed

(D) signing

72. _______ time to submit a bid.

(A) Still there is

(B) Is there still

(C) There is still

(D) They’re still is

73. Our future will be _______ on what services we can provide.

(A) basic

(B) based

(C) basing

(D) base

74. If there _______ better communication, I would not resign.

(A) were

(B) was

(C) is

(D) will be

75. _______ the critics and answer their questions.

(A) Stand in for

(B) Stand at

(C) Stand with

(D) Stand up to

76. By the end of this century, business _______ greatly.

(A) will be changed

(B) will have changed

(C) changes

(D) changed

77. The _______ market has declined in many parts of the country.

(A) homing

(B) housed

(C) homes

(D) housing

Vocabulary question

78. _______ saving money, you will purchase a reliable product.

(A) With

(B) So

(C) Besides

(D) Consequently

79. _______ one partner has resigned, others are quitting too.

(A) Because

(B) Although

(C) If

(D) Before

80. The management makes an assessment _______.

(A) rarely

(B) still

(C) monthly

(D) already

81. The chairman said his _______ would continue his strategies.

(A) successful

(B) successor

(C) success

(D) successive

82. This region _______ as the costliest place to do business.

(A) often is referred

(B) is often referred

(C) is referred often to

(D) is often referred to

83. Since 1990, our customers _______ with our service.

(A) are satisfied

(B) have satisfied

(C) have been satisfying

(D) have been satisfied

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

(A) and

(B) neither

(C) or

(D) although

85. The group is composed _______ five companies.

(A) in

(B) of

(C) up

(D) from

86. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to _______ a second job.

(A) take off

(B) take out

(C) take from

(D) take on

87. A survey of the _______ shows they are satisfied with their jobs.

(A) employment

(B) employs

(C) employees

(D) employing

88. _______ the bad location, the management is confident of success.

(A) Despite

(B) Since

(C) With

(D) As

89. Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs.

(A) finance

(B) financing

(C) financial

(D) financed

90. The new business has _______ incorporated.

(A) still

(B) once

(C) yet

(D) already

91. The manufacturer listed assets _______ liabilities.

(A) but

(B) nor

(C) and

(D) so

92. The competitor’s attempt to _______ the new company was stopped.

(A) take off

(B) take over

(C) take to

(D) take out

93. The new agent has experience _______ not expertise.

(A) but

(B) and

(C) with

(D) however

94. _______ the flight is cancelled, the seminar will have to be postponed.

(A) While

(B) If

(C) Although

(D) Besides

95. The proposal was submitted _______ April 28.

(A) at

(B) the

(C) on

(D) from

96. _______ costs have increased dramatically.

(A) Advertising

(B) Advertisements

(C) Advertised

(D) Advertise

97. Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits.

(A) to

(B) from

(C) in

(D) with

98. The company was _______ by an immigrant.

(A) found

(B) founding

(C) find

(D) founded

99. Mr. Daley is our most skilled speaker; _______, he is unavailable to give the presentation.

(A) besides

(B) nevertheless

(C) for example

(D) while

100. Have Ms. Alva _______ a press release immediately.

(A) writes

(B) to write

(C) writing

(D) write

101. A _______ firm will help us find software.

(A) consultation

(B) consultant

(C) consulting

(D) consult

102. _______ Mr. Jeffries to get the job done.

(A) Count on

(B) Count from

(C) Count in

(D) Count up

103. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her résumé before she _______ the position was filled.

(A) will know

(B) knows

(C) has known

(D) knew

104. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter _______ help.

(A) may

(B) will

(C) can

(D) could

105. The purchaser wanted the equipment _______ by Monday morning.

(A) delivered

(B) delivering

(C) will be delivered

(D) must be delivered

106. The company’s quarterly earnings were up; _______ the officers felt satisfied.

(A) nevertheless

(B) therefore

(C) however

(D) for this purpose

107. _______ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced.

(A) When

(B) Because of

(C) Although

(D) Since

108. Consumer confidence fell _______ April.

(A) next

(B) on

(C) in

(D) the

109. Price quotes _______.

(A) have daily been announced

(B) have been announced daily

(C) daily have been announced

(D) have been daily announced

110. The administration allows Thailand _______ Indonesia trade benefits.

(A) but

(B) nor

(C) and so

(D) and

111. The talks will take place _______ Brussels .

(A) at

(B) the

(C) in

(D) to

112. Many workers can’t use computers; _______ training is required.

(A) on the whole

(B) besides

(C) consequently

(D) for example

113. Management let the employees _______ at two o’clock.

(A) leave

(B) left

(C) was leaving

(D) was left

114. If our candidates _______ elected, we’ll have a strong board.

(A) are

(B) were

(C) have been

(D) will be

115. It’s important that the clients _______ interested.

(A) are seeming

(B) will seem

(C) is seeming

(D) seem

116. Find _______ the details and write a report.

(A) up

(B) about

(C) out

(D) around

117. The meeting _______ going on since eight o’clock this morning.

(A) has been

(B) was

(C) is

(D) will be

118. The consultant _______ his business if he had advertised.

(A) doubled

(B) will double

(C) would double

(D) could have doubled

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

(A) fax

(B) faxing

(C) be faxed

(D) faxed

120. The members would resign if they _______ asked to do so.

(A) are

(B) were

(C) will be

(D) would be

121. Ambition, talent, _______ desire are ingredients for success.

(A) or

(B) never

(C) yet

(D) and

 

122. Only five years ago, there _______ a shortage of computer specialists.

(A) was

(B) were

(C) has been

(D) have been

123. The board reported that more funds _______ for training.

(A) was given

(B) could have given

(C) should be given

(D) is given

124. Some employees get their paychecks automatically _______ in their bank accounts.

(A) deposited

(B) depositing

(C) are deposited

(D) deposit

125. Costs should be cut; _______, the number of staff positions will be reduced.

(A) however

(B) therefore

(C) meanwhile

(D) but

126. Office branches are located _______ the metropolitan area.

(A) on

(B) at

(C) about

(D) throughout

127. The company offers a _______ plan for its workers.

(A) retirement

(B) retiring

(C) retire

(D) retired

128. _______ Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved.

(A) While

(B) Because of

(C) During

(D) After

129. Ms. Lopez has _______ learned to create zip files.

(A) yet

(B) ever

(C) already

(D) certain

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

(A) before

(B) soon

(C) when

(D) during

131. The report outlines the products for the first quarter _______ the year .

(A) to

(B) at

(C) from

(D) of

132. The benefits package is impressive; _______, the director promotes only from within the company.

(A) for example

(B) when

(C) despite

(D) nevertheless

133. This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family.

(A) feeling

(B) feels

(C) felt

(D) feel

134. If the bills _______ in five days, the company will seek damages.

(A) weren’t paid

(B) won’t have paid

(C) aren’t paid

(D) don’t pay

135. The bank _______ another branch in Houston within the next year.

(A) opened

(B) will be opening

(C) have opened

(D) would open

136. Could you have the assistant _______ my office before he leaves today?

(A) stop off

(B) stop for

(C) stop to

(D) stop by

137. The _______ was settled on Saturday.

(A) dispute

(B) disputing

(C) disputable

(D) disputant

138. Make sure to use an _______ dealer.

(A) authority

(B) authorization

(C) authorized

(D) authoritarian

139. The printer apologized for _______ two names on the program.

(A) leaving for

(B) leaving out

(C) leaving to

(D) leaving from

140. Mr. Fox _______ the results tomorrow afternoon.

(A) will be knowing

(B) will know

(C) will have known

(D) is going to be knowing