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1/ Pet Love is an independent

veterinary______devoted to the highest
standards of animal care and to the
provision of quality pet supplies
a. practically
b. practice
c. practical
d. practices
2/ The European tire market, which has
doubled in size ______ the last decade, is
now reaching its peak.
a. at
b. over
c. while
d. until
3/ In Florida, the population expanded
____ during the 1990s, changing the
composition of many communities
a. tightly
b. substantially
c. warmly
d. subjectively
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a. further
b. furthermore
c. farther
d. recent
7/ Only twice in the last thirty
years________ the company seen such
low sales figures.
a. has
b. does
c. since
d. have
8/ The flight departed two hours_____
a. lately
b. late
c. behind
d. after then
9/ I have a feeling that______ is going to
happen today.
a. some bad
b. bad something
c. some badly
d. something bad
4/ Our firm received____ from numerous

clients for our excellent work over the
past twenty years
a. compliment
b. complimented
c. compliments
d. complimentary
10/ _____all of the prisoners were set

free
a. Most
b. Almost
c. Both
d. Neither
5/ He was given the job because of his

reputation in the field, but he has failed
to live _____ the hype.
a. on to
b. in to
c. up to
d. off to
11/ By the end of the day, you must

decide_____ or not you want to attend
the conference next month
a. whether
b. if
c. however
d. rather
6/ Until_______notice, the cafeteria is

closed.
12/ We should expand our existing

production capabilities since our product
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is still very much in________ throughout
the world.
a. need
b. question
c. control
d. demand
13/ When the _____ for this new safety
policy was under consideration by the
managers, a number of experts were
asked for their comments.
a. proposing
b. propose
c. proposes
d. proposal
14/ The article provides readers with tips
on how to get_____ out of debt by
setting finacial goals and eliminating
unnecessary spending.
a. totally
b. total
c. totaled
d. totaling
15/ _______ please find the documents
that contain confidential data on the
visibility of operations
a. Enclosed
b. Enclose
c. Enclosure
d. Enclosing
16/ So as to _______ that your medical
treatment will be paid for, you must
present a note from your doctor.
a. ensure
b. ensuring
c. ensured
d. be ensured
17/ If you have difficulty preparing for a
presentation on_______, ask Mr.Jacobs
for help.
a. your own
b. yourself
c. your
d. yours
18/ Since the corporate system has a
_______structured daily schedule, it
would be nearly impossible to impair the
work efficiency.
a. hopefully
b. highly
c. probably
d. rarely
19/ Milky Cookies____enters into a
contract with a third party vendor in
order to fullfill its business operations.
a. occasionally
b. prematurely
c. marginally
d. uncommonly
20/ _____ inexperienced, individuals
with the willingness to learn will make a
difference in the foreseeable future.
a. Until
b. Despite
c. Although
d. Otherwise
21/ The president was criticized for
being _____ optimistic about the
prospects of increasing profits at the
previous conference call.
a. overly
b. fluently
c. brightly
d. customarily
22/ Although he was not to blame, he
______ responsibility for the production
mistakes
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a. held
b. took
c. gave
d. made
23/ The passengers were ______of the
flight's delay
a. expecting
b. notified
c. annouced
d. saying
24/ She hasn't finished the monthly
financial reports ______, but says she
should have them by the end of the day.
a. by this tiem
b. still
c. yet
d. then
25/ The new overtime regulations will
take ________ at the start of next month.
a. affect
b. effect
c. efficacy
d. affectations
26/ The management has agreed not to
take further action, _____ you do not
commit any further violations of
company policy.
a. granted
b. therefore
c. provided
d. moreover
27/ I will be announcing to the media
today that all _______ from sales of this
CD will go to charity.
a. proceeds
b. precedes
c. precedent
d. results
28/ According to Nancy in the quality
control department, there have
been_______custormer complaints this
month. This is a great improvement on
the preceding two months.
a. few
b. a few
c. some
d. none
29/ Marion Smith of Merston Enterprises
has asked me to make this presentation
here today, on ____ behalf.
a. theirs
b. my
c. her
d. hers
30/ Her speech did not inspire any public
support;_______, it made people less
sympathetic to her cause.
a. consequently
b. otherwise
c. indeed
d. factually
31/ Even though Peterson Group Inc. is
one of the largest automobile
manufacturing companies, it has yet to
see any profits as a result of____ market
conditions.
a. unfavorable
b. unwilling
c. opposing
d. reluctant
32/ In an effort _____ custormers with
repect we have changed our hours to
accommodate customer needs.
a. treating
b. has treated
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c. treated
d. to treat
33/ Service occupations are prevalent in
all sectors of the economy, such as in
manufacturing as ______ as in the
service sector.
a. far
b. well
c. good
d. near
34/ The newly appointed vice president
is expected to earn the _____trust of
employees despite all indications to the
contrary.
a. completely
b. completed
c. completing
d. complete
35/ The first step in preparing a fairly
_____presentation is to do your research
thoroughly on your topic.
a. informative
b. inform
c. information
d. informer
36/ _____ to focus resources and
investment on this rapidly growing
business, we have to make a strategic
decision.
a. Whether
b. According
c. In order
d. How
37/ Passengers will get to their
destination on time _____ our departure
time is a little late due to a mechanical
problem.
a. as if
b. while
c. because
d. even though
38/ People don't put much inportance
into a powerful marketing tool and ____
miss the opportunity to gain more
potential customers.
a. now that
b. in case
c. therefore
d. otherwise
39/ All the terms of the agreement must
be clear so that the meaning and intent
won't be _____ by either party.
a. misinterpret
b. misinterpretation
c. misinterpreted
d. misinterpreting
40/ The plans are under serious
consideration______extension of better
garbage collection, street maintenance
and adequate sewage services into the
province.
a. for
b. next
c. while
d. onto
41/ I would like you ______ go out with
him at night.
a. no
b. not
c. to not
d. not to
42/ It was necessary that she ______ her
father the truth
a. tell
b. to tell
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c. tells
d. does tell
43/ I have to go to the meeting________I
want to or not.
a. because
b. whether
c. as soon as
d. whille
44/ I drive to school, ________ my
brother always cycles.
a. when
b. even
c. whereas
d. if
45/ _______ at a distance, it looks like a
miniature city
a. Seen
b. Seeing
c. Having seen
d. Having been seen
b. right
c. endeavor
d. encompass
49/ People who have wanted to buy a
home but couldn't afford to will be able
to qualify, _______ interest rates remain
moderate.
a. whereas
b. as if
c. whether
d. assuming that
50/ ________ merchandise may be
exchanged for the same item in
compliance with our exchange policy.
a. Defective
b. Defect
c. Defects
d. Defected
46/ The photocopier needs ______

a. to fix
b. to be fix
c. fixing
d. to be fixing
51/ We, one of the leading

manufacturing companies, would like to
build a _______ beneficial relationship
with your esteemed company.
a. precisely
b. respectively
c. punctually
d. mutually
47/ The head of the marketing

department attributed success in the
overseas market to_____ motivated and
hard-working employees.
a. them
b. they
c. itself
d. its
52/ Applicants are advised to fill out an

application form concisely to impress
potential employers, without being too
____ or boring.
a. repeating
b. repetitive
c. repetition
d. repeat
48/ Lightware Kitchen Goods Ltd.

reserves the_______ to deny any liability
for damages caused by abnormal use.
a. residence
53/ _______ you have to do is sit by the

baby and read to her.
a. What
b. Which
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c. Who
d. That
54/ Let's go Smith's, _______ we can
have a drink before the soccer game
starts.
a. where
b. when
c. which
d. whether
55/ We should cut down_____our
expenditures.
a. in
b. at
c. on
d. with
56/ The probably______ dinner by the
time we get there.
a. had finished
b. have finished
c. will have finished
d. will have been finishing
57/ The speech, ____ quite long,
succeeded in holding the interest of the
audience from beginning to end
a. though
b. needless
c. factually
d however
58/ The TV advertisement was so
effective that customer service
representatives had a difficult time
_________ with the sudden increase in
incoming calls.
a. holding down
b. putting through
c. keeping up
d. taking over
59/ We regret ______your office of the
changes to the program earlier and
apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused
a. to inform
b. not having informed
c. no to inform
d. the informing of
60/ For the most part, ____ in technology
stocks have seen the value of their shares
increase dramatically over the last 5
years
a. investing
b. investment
c. investors
d. investiture
61/ The assets of Marble Faun
Publishing Company ______last quarter
when one of their main local distributors
went out of business.
a. suffer
b. suffers
c. suffering
d. suffered
62/ Ms.Cho relayed her concerns about
the company's financial situation while
she ________ a meeting with the
manager.
a. having
b. will have
c. was having
d. has
63/ Mr. Singh requested ____ from
several catering companies before
making his decision.
a. estimates
b. sponsors
c. deliverance
d. relocations
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64/ Our apartment building's occupancy
increased ______ the efforts of our
knowledgeable and friendly rental agent,
Ms. Gova.
a. despite
b. due to
c. provided that
d. because
65/ Those employees wishing to change
departments ________ the company may
send their inquiries to Mr. Alvarez.
a. among
b. since
c. within
d. whereas
66/ The New Economic Quarterly
criticized the _______ of all new
products produced by Yun Sung
Industrial Co., Ltd.
a. procedure
b. layer
c. accessory
d. quality
67/ One of the __ international research
facilities in botany is located at the
Hoskin Museum of Natural History
a. led
b. leads
c. leader
d. leading
68/ Welton Textiles Inc. made a net
profit of $500 million, ______it to fund
its expansion across the continent.
a. allowing
b. allows
c. allowance
d. allowably
69/ Heidelberg Publishing Co. offers
employees ______ performance bonuses
to encourage success.
a. of
b. for
c. with
d. to
70/ ________ contacting our Human
Resources Department by phone, please
include your contact information.
a. During
b. Until
c. After
d. When
71/ A_______of officers from some
American corporations will be attending
the Future Tech Expo in Japan.
a. nomination
b. revision
c. description
d. delegation
72/ To be in _______ with labor
standards, Hampton Pharmacies' offices
will have to become wheelchair
accessible.
a. compliance
b. competence
c. arrangement
d. advancement
73/ If your washing machine
malfunctions, you may replace it with
_____ or get a full refund.
a. all other
b. other
c. another
d. each other
74/ Signs must be posted in the elevators
that their maximum capacity may not
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_______ 1,600 pounds, or 727

kilograms.
a. exceed
b. excel
c. promote
d. interrupt
________ recognizable to your target

market.
a. abruptly
b. instantly
c. hastily
d. urgently
75/ Mr.Ben Shipley will be promoted

next month for ____ managing
production at our facility in Kansas City.
a. effective
b. effectively
c. more effective
d. most effective
80/ With the upgrading of the company

website to a simpler format, potential
stockholders can find the information
they seek more______.
a. sympathetically
b. sensitively
c. rarely
d. easily
76/ _____a recent incident with one of

the newly installed elevators
malfunctioning, repairmen have been
hired to check all of them
a. Not only
b. In fact
c. Due to
d. As much as
77/ Employees should be aware that staff
in the Human Resources Department will
be ________ every weekend this month.
a. refrained
b. unavailable
c. dissolved
d. understood
78/ The shipments of air conditioning
units are _____ to arrive at all four of the
Lahore Trading Company's supply
centers.
a. measured
b. scheduled
c. distributed
d. decided
79/ We ca create a visual identify for
your company that is memorable and
81/ _______ in this department was busy

preparing for the conference last week.
a. Every person
b. Every people
c. All people
d. All the people
82/ Sorry this is taking so long. Can you
wait for _______ ten minutes?
a. other
b. an other
c. another
d. few
83/ The pictures, ________by a
professional photographer, are going to
be on display.
a. taken
b. which taken
c. were taken
d. was taken
84/ Since the early 1990s, the demand
for personal computer ____
a. steadily increases
b. steadily increase
c. has been steadily increasing
d. are steadily increasing
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85/ It is reported that the boat ______
about 60 miles off the coast of Sounth
Africa.
a. disappeared
b. was disappeared
c. was being disappeared
d. has been disappeared
86/ After______interviewing more than
fiffty candidates for the position of
manager of the Biotechnology
Department, the committee chose Dr.
Alan Liu.
a. carefully
b. to care
c. most careful
d. careful
87/ This year's avarage customer
satisfaction level was_____ last year's
level.
a. less
b. little
c. lower
d. below
88/ The new management will ask _____
you please make sure you are aware of
the new safety guidelines in the
laboratories.
a. that
b. so that
c. what
d. unless
take _______ at the start of next month.
a. affect
b. effect
c. efficacy
d. affectations
90/ After the surveys were collected, the
Research Department organized them
and _______ the results to the chemistry
team on the 3rd floor.
a. exchanged
b. eliminated
c. proceeded
d. forwarded
91/ The longer you practice, _______
accurately you will be able to type.
a. more
b. the
c. the more
d. the most
92/ She tried to express her feelings
_______ she could.
a. more honest than
b. as honest as
c. more honestly
d. as honestly as
93/ Between them, Dr.Gates has
____insight.
a. the greater
b. greater
c. greatest
d. more greater
94/ Two-quarters of the land _____sold
to investors.
a. will
b. have
c. have been
d. has been
95/ Fifty cents _______how much I owe
you.
a. does
b. are
c. do
d. is
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96/ Don't leave your bags ________ , as
they may be removed without notice.
a. attend
b. attending
c. unattended
d. unattending
97/ He has studied English _______ he
was in elementary school.
a. during
b. while
c. as long as
d. since
98/ I don't think it will rain. However, if
it ______, turn off the machine.
a. do rain
b. do rains
c. does rain
d. doesn't rain
99/ If you do not find the
accommodations here______, be sure to
let us know when you fill out your
custormer comment card.
a. satisfactory
b. satisfied
c. satisfaction
d. satisfactorily
100/ One of the requirements of this
position is that you show up every day
_______ of the weather.
a. despite
b. nonetheless
c. regardless
c. although
101/ If inform Ms.Anne hedoni that we
suggest she________ her appointment
for at least a week.
a. postpone
b. is postponing
c. postpones
d. will postpone
102/ There is no need to bring anything
to the exam; you will be provided______
all required materials.
a. to
b. with
c. for
d. about
103/ Dr. Scobie is about to complete his
research, the results of _____ he hopes to
have published in a journal by the end of
the year.
a. whose
b. it
c. which
d. that
104/ Because he knew he was being
observed, Curtis had trouble_________
on his work.
a. concentrates
b. concentrating
c. concentrated
d. concentration
105/ While I was sitting outside the head
office yesterday, I overheard
someone_______ that your application
for transfer had been rejected, though I
am not certain who it was I heard
speaking.
a. say
b. said
c. to say
d. had said
106/ It is necessary to_________ a
thorough survey in order for us to obtain
highly desirable sites for our new
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headquarters.
a. detain
b. associate
c. conduct
d. foresee
107/ Applicants must possess a master of
business administration or
__________experience in a related field.
a. compare
b. compared
c. comparable
d. comparing
108/ The more we spent with the sales
team, the more_____ we were with their
innovative marketing skills.
a. impression
b. impress
c. impresses
d. impressed
109/ _________anyone wish to access
the information on the status of his or her
order, the password should be entered.
a. If
b. Should
c. Whether
d. As though
c. proposes
d. proposing
112/ It is likely that ________ of the
annual conference will reach an all-time
high this year, with more than 1000
people planning to attend
a. attendant
b. attendance
c. attended
d. attendee
113/ _________understaffed and under
tight budget, 911 centers are struggling
to adequately provide emergency
assistance to the citiziens.
a. Yet
b. Meanwhile
c. But
d. Although
114/ A detailed quotation on the
ongoing_______will be provided for free
any time upon request.
a. maintaining
b. maintenance
c. maintained
d. maintains
110/ The fitness club________a steadily

increasing number of customers and is
eager to develop new programs.
a. see
b. seen
c. seeing
d. has seen
115/ The customer sevice department is

responsible for fullfilling___ from the
public and has to forward them to the
chief financial officer.
a. requests
b. request
c. requesting
d. requested
111/ The enclosed documents

summarize_______ changes to the
existing overtime regulations.
a. propose
b. propsed
116/ The purchasing

department________the drastic changes
to the purchasing pratice with outside
suppliers.
a. involved
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b. agreed
c. announced
d. maintained
117/ Thank you for offering me a
position with the company I wish to
work for, and I really appreciate the
efforts you've made on_______ behalf.
a. I
b. my
c. me
d. mine
118/ We are ______considering a wide
variety of potential applicants, so please
fill out your background information
accurately.
a. ordinarily
b. currently
c. commonly
d. lately
119/ The unions requested that they be
offered_______pay increases equaling
about 40,000 dollars a year.
a. substantiate
b. substantially
c. substance
d. substantial
120/ The company announced plans
to________ its corporate name to
BATEL, Inc. for marketing and
commercial purposes.
a. use
b. add
c. change
d. differ
121/ The chairperson was trying to
curtail a lengthy, heated
discussion________ the merits of work
ethics due to the time constraint.
a. on
b. by
c. with
d. to
122/ _________researching for longterm economic growth, the government
intends to study immediate solutions to
avoid severe criticism from the public.
a. According to
b. Future
c. However
d. Instead of
123/ The company you work for is
willing to take advantage of new
technology, but ________ are concerned
about adverse consequences.
a. other
b. others
c. the other
d. another
124/ Much of the expected boost in
revenue is related to a transaction tax
which has yet to receive final ________
from Congress.
a. approving
b. approved
c. approval
d. approves
125/ Milky Cookies_______ enters into
a contract with a third party vendor in
order to fulfill its business operations.
a. occasionally
b. prematurely
c. marginally
d. uncommonly
126/ The Prime Miniter's decision to
delay the upcoming election______a
month will cause significant controversy
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among lawmakers.
a. to
b. for
c. within
d. with
the phone or online.

a. and
b. either
c. both
d. yet
127/ Many corporate farms are

increasingly_______on subsidies from
the government thanks to fluctuating
food prices.
a. relied
b. reliant
c. reliance
d. relying
132/ Empty boxes should be placed in

the stockroom for______
a. removable
b. remover
c. removed
d. removal
128/ Salary______are verified after an

evaluation performed every six months
after starting employment.
a. increases
b. increasing
c. increase
d. increased
129/ New owners of Century Regal's
condominiums are advised to become
more______ with the amenities and
services available to residents.
a. familiarity
b. familiarly
c. familiar
d. familiarize
130/ Purchasing tickets for Rocky
Multiplexes has become easier
than______ thanks to changes made to
the theater's website.
a. once
b. never
c. not
d. ever
131/ Furniture from our supply centers
can only be ordered______ directly over
133/ West Venture Trust, formerly

_____ as the Western Mining Company,
has expanded its business into finance
and rural real estate.
a. knowing
b. was known
c. known
d. know
134/ Construction of the new bank
branch was completed on time ______
the unseasonably wet weather.
a. even though
b. as if
c. in spite of
d. nevertheless
135/ Intended vacation times require a
notification period of at least two
weeks_____.
a. in advance
b. initially
c. behind
d. ago
136/ Profits fell by 20%________ the
closure of one of the companys main
branches.
a. due to
b. because
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c. for
d. past
c. accepts
d. gives
137/ Mr.Ben Shipley will be promoted

next month for_______ managing
production at our facility in Kansas City.
a. effective
b. effectively
c. more effective
d. most effective
142/ Registering and shelving new books

and other media is now
a________process since we are down to
seven librarians.
a. length
b. lengthen
c. lengthy
d. lengthens
138/ Consider volunteering at a nonprofit

agency to gain new skills and experience
that can help_______ your transition into
a new job.
a. easily
b. ease
c. eased
d. easeful
139/ Once the cause of the flooding on
the ground level has been______, the
warehouse can resume operations.
a. find
b. finding
c. found
d. being found
143/ Whenever you look to make a deal

_____ anybody, always establish the
decision-making hierarchy ahead of
time.
a. of
b. to
c. with
d. off
144/ Near 1,000 ___ tires were diverted
from landfill disposal and recycled into
rubber to resurface the school track.
a. wastes
b. wasted
c. wasting
d. waste
140/ The deal between Salten Industries

and Epitwee Ventures Limited will not
be offcial________signed by both parties
next week.
a. without
b. until
c. between
d. against
145/ The____ for the research team are

asked to wait in room 203 for their
interviews.
a. applicants
b. application
c. applies
d. applied
141/ As part of our latest marketing

strategy, this coupon_______ customers
to save more money on purchases made
within a certain time period.
a. allows
b. promotes
146/ Unless specified______, contractors

will be responsible for obtaining all
necessary safety certification and permits
applicable to their scope of work.
a. therefore
b. consequently
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c. otherwise
d. yet
c. server
d. serves
147/ Andrew Hartwell is

_______regarded by his employees
because of his dedication and experience.
a. highly
b. high
c. highest
d. higher
152/ When oil ________do occur as a

result of accidents, a single incident has
the potential to affect very large areas of
sea and lengths of coast.
a. spill
b. spills
c. spilled
d. spilling
148/ In a television interview, the

Traxton Ltd. CEO said that _______ of
the merger with Bell Corporation would
be announced soon.
a. detail
b. details
c. detailed
d. detailing
149/ Ms. Fenwick not only composed the
report_______ produced the visual aids
which were so useful during the meeting.
a. but
b. however
c. also
d. and
150/ Rosewater Medical Center employs
healthcare_______ affiliated with Huron
University.
a. professional
b. profession
c. professionals
d. professionally
151/ After twenty-three years
of_______, Jeffrey Bartlett is retiring
from his positionas chief accounting
officer.
a. service
b. serving
153/ The research teams of Tyrell

Telecommunications Inc. possess______
knowledge of many of the products put
forth by the competition.
a. extend
b. extends
c. extensive
d. extent
154/ Arcadia Homes _______ for its
commitment to provide customers with
quality furniture at competitive prices.
a. is known
b. will know
c. to know
d. has known
155/ Even though construction
_______by unexpected electrical storms,
the new office building was still finished
in a timely manner.
a. interrupts
b. to interrupt
c. was interrupted
d. be interrupted
156/ Rather than the usual hosted dinner
and drinks, we will be _______ tonight
at the Mandarin Garden at 2025 Shattuck
Ave, near the conrner of EIm Street.
a. dine
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b. dined
c. dining
d. diner
157/ This plan outlines the topics______
plan to discuss at this afternoon's staff
meeting.
a. my
b. me
c. I
d. mine
158/ As the chief administrative officer,
Quincy Paxton will face
exciting_______ in this new job with
Laval International Shipping Company.
a. challenge
b. challenges
c. challenging
d. challenged
159/ Rei Takahashi is one of the three
people________for overseeing the
Research Department at Omi-Tech
Solutions.
a. responsible
b. responsibly
c. responsibility
d. responsibilities
a. working
b. worker
c. work
d. worked
162/ New students at Strafford College
of Computer Science are advised to take
a free students guide booklet and
review______ thoroughly.
a. themselves
b. them
c. itself
d. it
163/ ______ hiring the British marketing
agent Arthur Downshire, Keene
Clothiers Co. has gained and edge
against its competition.
a. Up
b. About
c. By
d. To
164/ The music area will be enlarged to
include pratice room with
immediate_______ to the stage.
a. next
b. close
c. adjacency
d. neighboring
160/ Staff is reminded to treat new

employees with courtesy_______ that a
friendly and professional work
environment can be maintained.
a. as
b. then
c. so
d. if
165/ The lights turn on every day at 6

a.m. and off again at 10p.m. _______
employees are in the office.
a. during
b. whereas
c. while
d. through
161/ Ms. Quong is a promising

bookkeeper at our firm, as she
completes________ assigned to her with
precision and quickness.
166/ Remember that work-life balance

issues can affect______ in any stage of
the life cycle.
a. who
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b. whom
c. whoever
d. anyone
167/ ______ half of the existing
employees at Alabama factory have
agreed to transfer to the newly built
factory in Ohio in July.
a. Every
b. Almost
c. Once
d. Near
169/ This summers lack______
interesting events in the community
caused a decline in tourism from other
townships.
a. of
b. from
c. with
d. for
170/ _______top entertainment venues
enjoy using notable celebrities, local
talents are also welcome to participate
and gain experience.
a. But
b. Even so
c. Except
d. Although
171/ Laboratory employees are expected
to wear a name tag and carry
identification at_________times.
a. full
b. complete
c. all
d. total
172/ UDA Airways will no longer
participate in joint mileage programs
with credit card
companies,______January 2006.
a. effected
b. effective
c. effects
d. effect
173/ Airlines will most likely make it
easier_______ frequent travelers to
upgrade their tickets.
a. to
b. of
c. for
d. from
174/ We are a business strategy
consulting firm ______ the top
management of leading corporations.
a. are serving
b. serve
c. serving
d. served
175/ Ms. Maria Perreira is ________
responsible for some of our company's
most successful marketing campaigns.
a. large
b. largely
c. largest
d. larger
176/ Ms. Cho relayed her concerns about
the company's financial situation while
she _______ a meeting with the
manager.
a. having
b. will have
c. was having
d. has
177/ Our apartment building's occupancy
increased ______ the efforts of our
knowledgeable and friendly rental agent,
Ms, Gova.
a. despite
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b. due to
c. provided that
d. because
178/ Welton Textiles Inc. made a net
profit of $500 million, _____ it to fund
its expansion across the continent.
a. allowing
b. allows
c. allowance
d. allowably
employees________ performance
bonuses to encourage success.
a. of
b. for
c. with
d. to
180/_______contacting our Human
Resources Department by phone, please
include your contact information.
a. During
b. Until
c. After
d. When
181/ Since she's running late for
_______ meeting downtown, Ms. Joyce
will have to catch a taxi.
a. she
b. her
c. hers
d. herself
182/ Dr. Teitelbaum asked his
assistant___ the report for tomorrow
morning's meeting.
a. type
b. will type
c. was typing
d. to type
183/ Between April 2nd ______ April
11th, the Merewether Library will be
closed for renovations.
a. or
b. and
c. yet
d. if
184/ ______$5 million was paid for the
construction of this office building.
a. More
b. Over
c. Higher
d. Further
185/ Once Mr.
Mirren________completes his studies
and necessary training, he may come and
work for our corporation.
a. success
b. successful
c. successfully
d. successes
186/ The _______ delivery date was
moved ahead by one week because of a
minor computer error.
a. expected
b. expecting
c. expectation
d. expect
187/ Poplar Mills Inc. has been
purchasing more arable land, hoping to
increase not only production but also
its_______ in the nation's grocery stores.
a. competitor
b. competitiveness
c. competitive
d. competitively
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188/ When handling large funds, bank
employees are required to check the
statements______ to make sure that
everything is correct.
a. careful
b. carefully
c. more careful
d. carefulness
189/ Doctor at Stephen Mallory
Memorial Hospital claim that cases of
food poisoning caused by improper
storage are becoming more.........
a. frequented
b. frequently
c. frequent
d. frequency
190/ The conference's keynote speaker
addressed_____ impacts of digital
technology on the current music
industry.
a. variety
b. variably
c. variation
d. various
191/ The two divisions have
unveiled________ plan to set aside
millions of dollars to invest in a very
lucrative field.
a. they
b. them
c. their
d. those
192/ _______ proficiency in German
would be of much help, it is not a
requirement for the advertised position.
a. Otherwise
b. Despite
c. Regarding
d. Although
193/ I don't think I've ever had a more
difficult time ________ here than I did
during the events of the past few days.
a. to work
b. working
c. worked
d. at work
194/ Most of the departments will be
_________ office parties before the
Christmas vacation begins.
a. to hold
b. held
c. have held
d. holding
195/ Be sure______ all stationery orders
by 3 p.m on Fridays.
a. place
b. placing
c. to place
d. placed
196/ A questionnnaire asked________to
evaluate the appearance and the overall
brightness of the new merchandise.
a. shopping
b. shoppers
c. to shop
d. shopper
potential employers, without being
too________ or boring.
a. repeating
b. repeative
c. repetition
d. repeat
198/ During the sessions, speakers will
discuss the process of_______ a global
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service by opening doors to economic
opportunities.
a. establish
b. establishing
c. establishes
d. established
199/ OFA representatives
recently________on-line tours and found
those kinds of tours to promote their
products the most effective.
a. conduct
b. conducted
c. to conduct
d. will conduct
200/ Requirements for the open position
include basic computer skills and
managerial experience in ______sales.
a. retailing
b. retail
c. retailer
d. retailed
201/ Come meet some of the best minds

in technology: our ____________ create
more products than any other software
company.
a. developing
b. developers
c. developments
d. developed
202/ They have decided to scrap the new
project because they can't raise
enough__________.
a. caption
b. capitol
c. captain
d. capital
203/ By the end of the day, you must
decide
_________or not you want to attend the
conference next month.
a. if
b.rather
c. whether
d. however
204/ The police are___________
investigating allegations of insider
trading.
a. current
b. recent
c. currently
d. present
205/ The question we are debating is
_________ we can expand our research
department to meet ours needs.
a. weather
b. whether
c. there
d. what
206/ Mr. Ferguson had to inform the
secretary that he wouldn't be able to
return to work_______January 22.
a. between
b. within
c. above
d. before
207/ If you sell your house before the
end of this month, your taxes will be
reduced by almost 30%_______ the sale
of your home.
a. regarding
b. despite
c. supposing
d. regardless of
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208/ Sea Sapphire Cruises is
__________ to annouce the launch of
their newest luxury ocean liner.
a. pleased
b. pleasant
c. pleasure
d. pleasing
209/ Even with our detailed website,
many customers prefer to visit our store
locations and see the products
for_______.
a. they
b. their
c. theirs
d. themselves
210/ Sales_________are encounraged to
familiarize themselves with the location
of various merchandise in the department
store.
a. representational
b. represent
c. represents
d. representatives
211/ Workshop participants were
required to be _____not to choose any
reserved front-row seats.
a. caution
b. cautious
c. cautiously
d. cautiousness
212/ The head of the marketing
department attributed success in the
overseas market to________motivated
and hard-working employees.
a. them
b. they
c. itself
d. its
213/ We require all club members
to________their membership cards to
the service desk in order to use the
fitness room.
a. notify
b. present
c. assign
d. permit
214/ Employment application forms
compeleted by applicants must
be_______ to Mr.Keith by Friday at
noon.
a. submitting
b. submitted
c. submit
d. submission
215/ A few flight attendants have
requested that some loose volts in the
overheard bins________ tightened.
a. be
b. are
c. have been
d. will be
216/ ________of survey data revealed
distinct differences between the two
proposed projects.
a. Analyst
b. Analysis
c. Analyze
d. Analytical
217/ The sales of new wireless electronic
products have significantly increased and
_________-customer satisfaction.
a. so has
b. even so
c. whereas
d. as to
218/ Although revised reports are better
than they were last week, Mr.Dan Gum,
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the program director,
suggested_________them.
a. to rewrite
b. rewriting
c. rewritten
d. should rewrite
219/ Questions concerning whether
international trade is _______ more
beneficial to lower income economies
have been raised for years.
a. much
b. such
c. very
d. too
accommodations here_____, be sure to
customer comment card.
a. satisfactory
b. satisfied
c. satisfaction
d. satisfactorily
221/ Increasingly powerful computer
graphics have enabled domestic
filmmakers to create screen images that
rival _______ Hollywood.
a. them of
b. that of
c. this of
d. those of
222/ We will help you find _____ and
cost-effective solutions to drive your
business to a higher level of success.
a. comprehensive
b. comprehension
c. comprehensively
d. comprehend
223/ Mr. Jackson is ______ that he is
authorized to fly business class to get to
the trade fair in Chicago.
a. doubt
b. doubted
c. doubtful
d. doubtfully
224/ If you need further information or
have any questions about ______ your
merchandise, please send an e-mail to
the sales department or contact us.
a. return
b. returns
c. returned
d. returning
225/ ______must be paid to what's going
on here.
a. Looking
b. Attention
c. Presense
d. Attendence
226/ The employees in the planning
department spend most of their time
______ proposals for a better
management structure.
a. write
b. writing
c. written
d. for writing
227/ _______ in satellite technology
have significantly altered the appearance
of the country's communication antenna
facilities.
a. Advance
b. Advancement
c. Advances
d. Advancing
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228/ If you would like to lose weight,
you ________ replace high-calorie side
dishes with healthier alternatives.
a. had better
b. had rather
c. would have
d. are better
229/ Anyone employer or contractors
who are found to have_______safety
laws will be subject to a heavy fine.
a. complied
b. observed
c. breached
d. alhered
a. accelerate
b. accumulate
c. accentuate
d. accomplish
234/ A plethora of study programs now
available online has made it possible for
working people to gain certificates or
degrees far ______ than ever before.
a. more easily
b. easier
c. easiest
d. easily
230/ This discount offer may not be used

in______ with any other coupons.
a. alignment
b. momentum
c. conjunction
d. relation
235/ To remain ______ for financial aid,

recipients are required to show
satisfactory progress toward a degree
according to the guidelines.
a. eligible
b. entitled
c. responsible
d. considerate
231/ The school announced that all

handout materials will be supplied in
class _______ now on.
a. until
b. and
c. since
d. from
236/ The government ordered that the

experimental drug______to the
laboratory for further study.
a. send
b. sent
c. sending
d. be sent
232/ When Sunlop Corporation moved

its headquarters to Chicago, the director
had a state-of-the-art security
system________.
a. installing
b. install
c. installed
d. installs
237/ A number of small companies will

go bankrupt when the government
______ the legal working hours to thirty
hours a week.
a. reduces
b. is reduced
c. has reduced
d. will reduce
233/ The Progress Group facilitated the

design of a set of incremental steps
to________its objectives.
238/ The European tire market, which

has doubled in size________ the last
decade, is now reaching its peak.
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a. at
b. over
c. while
d. until
239/ The university football
player______ his success and
development as a player to his mother
and his coach.
a. accounts
b. attributes
c. accuses
d. appraises
240/ We request that students edit their
essays carefully before_______, or else
they will receive major point reductions.
a. submit
b. submitting
c. submission
d. submitted
241/ Treatment for accident victims,
illnesses and other injuries may be
impaired_______ the Red Cross is
unable to supply enough blood to
hospitals.
a. since
b. when
c. before
d. after
242/ As far as the records show, Mrs.
Gomez wasn't in the office on Monday,
_______ on Tuesday for that matter.
a. no
b. nor
c. either
d. or
243/ Requests for extra tables must be
made at least 48 hours in advance
_________ our staff to have time to set
them up in the dining area.
a. to
b. for
c. that
d. after
244/ Even though there have been a
number of new products claiming to be
similar to our company's product in
recent years, ________ is still rated
number one by the consumer magazines.
a. its
b. that
c. ours
d. which
245/ This is a ____ to all shoppers that
the store will be closing in 5 minutes; so
we ask that you bring your items to the
cash register.
a. remains
b. reminder
c. remainder
d. remembrance
246/ The ________point of the cliff
offers the best view of the surrounding
area especially during the winter months.
a. high
b. higher
c. highly
d. highest
247/ The________of the agreement
which underwent several revisions are
outlined in this report to be reviewed by
the board.
a. terms
b. terminal
c. terminally
d. termination
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248/ The bank may even consider
_______ the terms of the loan or
forgiving it altogether.
a. renegotiate
b. to renegotiate
c. renegotiating
d. renegotiated
249/ It is ___ to sleep under a mosquito
net at night when visiting Northern
Manibia.
a. advice
b. advisable
c. advise
d. advised
250/ She has not sought employment
outside of the local area ______ she
lacks transportation.
a. that
b. if
c. as
d which
251/ Gerald Barksdale was asked if he
would go for an interview for a position
in______with Conway.
a. management
b. manager
c. managing
d. manages
252/ Ms. Jones hopes to learn skills like
tailoring and emproidery so that she can
start ______ own business later.
a. herself
b. her
c. she
d. hers
days.
a. lately
b. late
c. later
d. lateness
254/ The new filing system proposed by
Anders Consulting already_______
efficiency by thirty percent since it was
implemented.
a. has increased
b. increased
c. will increase
d. was increasing
255/ Quality of service is becoming an
increasingly important consideration in
_______ a competitive edge in all
markets.
a. maintain
b. maintaining
c. maintained
d. maintenance
256/ The human resources department
will get in touch ________ all applicants
as soon as a hiring decision has been
made.
a. with
b. to
c. of
d. by
257/ ______ party wins the election, we
do not anticipate a dramatic change in
goverment policy.
a. Whoever
b. Whichever
c. Whenever
d. Wherever
253/ I finally get home between 8:00 and

8:30 pm and still have to cook dinner, so
we have been eating quite _______ these
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258/ Under the insurance policy, repairs
to a damaged vacuum cleaner of that
particular brand and covered, _______
they are performed by an authorized
dealership.
a. in that
b. depending on
c. provided that
d. such that
259/ Shares for Docucom Inc. continued
to rise today, ______ the fact that the
CEO sold one thousand shares of his
stock.
a. contrast
b. however
c. despite
d. reflect
260/ Not only ________ your
department finish all its work on time,
but it also provided an excellent example
of successful quality control.
a. were
b. have
c. did
d had
261/ Our customers expect good service
from us and we should do our best to
live________their expectations.
a. in for
b. on for
c. up for
d. up to
262/ The government has earmarked
eight percent of gas tax ______ for the
development of alternative-energy
vehicles.
a. reversions
b. reminders
c. remainders
d. revenues
263/ European air passengers who fail to
catch their plane _______ overbooking
are set to have their compensation
doubled.
a. resulting in
b. thanks for
c. owed to
d. because of
264/ Our company's head of R&D
_______last year after the company was
prosecuted for copying a new idea from
one of our rivals.
a. fired
b. was fired
c. has been fired
d. will be fired
265/ All employees in our company will
be_________by the Human Resources
department at least two months prior to
the expiration of the medical
examination.
a. submited
b. notified
c. annouced
d. arranged
266/ When it comes to kingdergarden,
_______ may have more to do with a
mother's education or marital status than
a child's intelligence.
a. successful
b. succession
c. successive
d. success
267/ The five-step process will help you
to avoid_____ argumentative by
lessening the conflict and opening
dialogue with the customer.
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a. become
b. became
c. becoming
d. to become
268/ The biggest problem________ our
economy is the fact that business
spending on capital equipment has come
to a virtual standstill.
a. will face
b. faced
c. had faced
d. facing
269/ We may request personal
information when you register to receive
additional information__________our
products and services.
a. regards
b. regarded
c. regarding
d. regardless of
270/ I expect Dimitri will continue to be
a success in ________ new role and the
board has complete confidence in his
ability to lead the company.
a. he
b. his
c. him
d. himself
271/ Workers who possess skills which
take a long time to acquire tend to earn
relatively high wages to________.
a. another
b. other
c. others
d. the others
272/ After_______debate, the committee
decided that now was not the time to
expand their investments in South
America.
a. consider
b. considerate
c. considerable
d. considerably
273/ Negotiations between management
and the union leaders broke off after the
union rejected the company's ______
offer.
a. late
b. lately
c. later
d. latest
274/ _______ the finace manager and
director finish discussing the funding for
the buyout, they will annouce their
decision.
a. Because
b. As soon as
c. Unless
d. So that
275/ Fifty dollars must be sent in with
______ of the registration forms, or the
organizers of the convention will not
process them.
a. all
b. every
c. almost
d. entire
276/ The investment group could not
raise ______ money to start the
construction on the new condonminium
development.
a. too much
b. enough
c. some of
d. a lot
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277/ Prior to the new laws, there
________no penalty for polluting.
a. had been
b. has been
c. have been
d. is being
278/ His resignation happened at the
_______ possible time.
a. most
b. worst
c. worse
d. terrible
279/ The company hopes that the
personel ______will be of varied
backgrounds and possess outstanding
research skills.
a. choose
b. choice
c. chose
d. chosen
280/ Prior _____ starting the tournament,
they shook hands and promised to play
fair.
a. to
b. than
c. as
d. before
281/ He seems to have cut
_______shaving this morning.
a. him
b. himself
c. his
d. he
accommodations here_____, be sure to
a. satisfactory
b. satisfied
c. satisfaction
d. satisfactorily
283/ When I walked into the store, she
was busy________calls
a. taking
b. takes
c. took
d. take
284/ Kate usually goes to class by
bicycle, but today she _______ by bus
because of the rain.
a. go
b. goes
c. went
d. gone
285/ There isn't ________information
yet for us to make a final decision.
a. much
b. enough
c. many
d. a lot of
286/ Airlines will most likely make it
easier_____ frequent travelers to upgrade
their tickets.
a. to
b. for
c. of
d. from
with credit card companies, _______
January 2006.
a. effected
b. effective
c. effects
d. effect
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288/ In order to provide a better service
to ______, Smallville's traveller
information desk has been explanded.
a. visit
b. visitors
c. visiting
d. vistation
289/ The managers hope that the new
plan will increase sales both in the
coming year and______.
a. beyond
b. within
c. above
d. along
290/ Mr. Jacobs was ecstatic when he
learned that he ______ to the board of
directors.
a. has appointed
b. was appointing
c. had appointed
d. had been appointed
291/ He was given the job because of his
reputation in the field, but he has failed
to live ______ the hype.
a. on to
b. in to
c. up to
d. off to
292/ With pratice, I can assure you,
you'll make ____ mistakes.
a. much
b. any
c. lesser
d. fewer
293/ I ________him to finish editing the
manuscript by Friday.
a. told
b. said
c. told to
d. tell
294/ I ______ afraid to speak in front of
a large crowd.
a. did not
b. don't
c. am not
d. will not
295/ She would like to meet ________
who have done business in South Africa.
a. another people
b. other people
c. another person
d. other person
296/ He said he didn't need _____help
moving the files into the basement.
a. some
b. to
c. any
d. many
297/ The new secretary _______too
many mistakes.
a. takes
b. does
c. makes
d. has
298/ There were no ______ of financial
trouble.
a. designs
b. signs
c. signatures
d. signal
299/ A large ________of money is
missing from safe.
a. number
b. a lot
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c. sum
d. much
300/ There isn't ________information
yet for us to make a final decision.
a. much
b. enough
c. many
d. a lot of
301/ Although he was not to blame, he
_________responsibility for the
production mistakes.
a. held
b. took
c. gave
d. made
302/ There will be a meeting for anyone
interested in learning about the new
building plans at 5 p.m ________.
a. on next Friday
b. at next Friday
c. in next Friday
d. next Friday
303/ He is particularly_______by the
way the new manager has dealt with
emergencies.
a. impressionable
b. impressed
c. impressive
d. impression
304/ We are a business strategy
consulting firm _______ the top
management of leading corporations.
a. are serving
b. serve
c. served
d. serving
305/ We are looking for recent graduates
with exceptional and
_______quantitative abilities and
language skills to join our company.
a. demonstrate
b. demonstrable
c. demonstrating
d. demonstrates
with credit card companies, ________
January 2006.
a. effected
b. effective
c. effects
d. effect
take ______ at start of next month.
a. affect
b. effect
c. efficacy
d. affectations
308/ Whenever you look to make a deal
______ anybody, always establish the
decision-making hierarchy ahead of
time.
a. of
b. to
c. with
d. off
309/ The mild summer weather _______
for the slow business this season.
a. accounts
b. explains
c. states
d. adapts
310/ The primary _______ concern
among our manufacturers is acquiring
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the necessary resources at a reasonable
price.
a. finances
b. financed
c. financial
d. financially
311/ Those employees who cite their
salaries as a reason for not renewing
their contracts represent only a _______
small number of employees who resign.
a. nearly
b. closely
c. precisely
d. relatively
312/ This new software would
_______the accounting firm to process
accounts more efficiently.
a. inhibit
b. prefer
c. enable
d. keep
313/ The secrectary in the 2nd floor
office________e-mails between 8 a.m
and noon.
a. answers
b. talks
c. responds
d. replies
314/ _______of the proposed plans by
the chamber of commerce involves an
annual agricultural exhibition.
a. Someone
b. The one
c. One
d. As one
315/ Maurice Robertson, _________an
executive at a small company, became
the CEO of Bradshaw Industries four
months ago.
a. once
b. often
c. soon
d. now
316/ Our aim is to focus on customers'
needs and satisfaction by _______
introducing exceptional goods.
a. consist
b. consistently
c. consistent
d. consisting
317/ An investment ________ gradually
increases in value over the years can be
more profitable than more short-term
alternatives.
a. that
b. they
c. what
d. when
318/ There will be a panel ________of
pharmaceutical company spokesperson
and consumer advocates to debate
current health concerns.
a. consist
b. consisting
c. will consist
d. to be consisted
319/ Please mark the appropriate box to
indicate if the person named
above________ any of the certificates
listed below.
a. holding
b. held
c. holds
d. hold
320/ Dr.Elizabeth Kay was by _______
until the arrival of Dr.lan DeSilva at 8:30
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a.m.
a. her
b. herself
c. she
d. hers
321/ Ms. Jennifer Hong has been

a_______ colleague of mine for seven
years and it has been pleasure to work
with her.
a. close
b. closely
c. closing
d. closure
322/ Its high time you .................. to
study seriously.
a. begin
b. began
c. did begin
d. would begin
323/ Since the invention of seatbelts,
certain automobile fatalities are now
often_______.
a. preventability
b. prevention
c. preventing
d. preventable
a. him
b. himself
c. his
d. he
326/ Indigo Electronic's research team
recommended _________ notebook
computers to complete in the national
market.
a. develop
b. developed
c. developing
d. development
327/ Despite _______ addtional capital
for her business, Ms.Rita Klein still had
trouble meeting overheard costs.
a. having received
b. be receiving
c. has received
d. received
238/ The Blackwell KV, part of our
newest series of headphones, is the most
advanced model of ____ kind.
a. its
b. our
c. your
d. their
324/ Customers at Prussian Blue Books

are reminded to keep their
receipt________ proof of purchase when
they place an order.
a. off
b. except
c. as
d. though
239/ Transportation costs amidst rising

oil prices and environmental issues are
among the toughest ________ for
Partridge Farms and Maple Orchard
Mills.
a. challenge
b. challenging
c. challenged
d. challenges
325/ Mr.Whatley unintentionally took

Ms.Potvin's timetable, thinking it was
_______.
240/ Epsilon Mining Corp. plans to

________ stock from the companies they
supply with raw materials.
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a. purchased
b. purchase
c. purchases
d. perchasing
341/ One of the requirements of this
position is that you show up every day
______ of the weather.
a. despite
b. nonetheless
c. regardless
d. although
342/ There is construction going on
outside today, so please ______ the
windows closed.
a. stay
b. remain
c. let
d. keep
343/ The agreement was
concluded_______ precisely 11:03 p.m.
on November 27th.
a. near
b. on
c. at
d. to
344/ Ms. Oliver wishes to express her
concern _______ the decision not to
review the safety procedures.
a. regard
b. regarding
c. regards
d. regardless
345/ Dr. Scobie is about to complete his
research, the results of _______ he hopes
to have published in a journal by the end
of the year.
a. whose
b. it
c. which
d. that
346/ Stress is the physical and mental
tension you feel when ________ with
change.
a. faces
b. face
c. facing
d. faced
347/ If your ______ is received within
one month from now, the price might be
reduced to 480 dollars per unit.
a. ordering
b. ordered
c. to order
d. order
348/ If you ________any inconvenience
in using the student laboratory please do
not hesitate to tell us so that we can
rectify the problem.
a. experience
b. had experienced
c. experiencing
d. were experienced
350/ A banquet is being held in honor of
the governor_______political career
began in 1989 in an underground
student movement and spanned almost
quarter a century.
a. who
b. whom
c. which
d. whose
system______.
a. installing
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b. install
c. installed
d. installs
b. however
c. although
d. nonetheless
352/ The market research report was full

of _______ predictions about exchange
rates that later proved completely wrong.
a. compel
b. compelled
c. the compelled
d. compelling

_______ our staff to have time to set
a. to
b. for
c. that
d. after
353/ I would also like to _______ my

thanks to Ms.Porter, the hotel clerk who
located my missing luggage.
a. expand
b. expect
c. extend
d. exhale
354/ A private investor purchased the
historic castle, which _______
renovations before being opened to
public.
a. undergo
b. will undergo
c. have undergone
d. will be undergone
355/ With the newly built manufacturing
facility in North Korea, the company will
be able to produce______ as many units
as before.
a. two
b. double
c. twice
d. second
356/ During job interviews, applicants
should try to remain as calm as they
can________ nervous they may actually
be.
a. even if
358/ The manager made______ clear

that everyone will be given additional
time to complete the required survey
forms after the meeting.
a. them
b. so
c. such
d. it
359/ Guests are reminded _______ use
of this facility is restricted to people over
the age of 12.
a. to
b. by
c. for
d. that
360/ Production schedules need to be
revised because it may take longer than
_________ anticipate to receive parts
from the coverseas plant.
a. we
b. us
c. our
d. ours
361/ You can have a chance to win a free
trip for two to the Bahamas by
completing the entry form available
_______the product is being sold.
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a. wherefore
b therefore
c. wherever
d. however
362/ The people _______ the class
expressed strong interest in attending the
free lecture over the weekend.
a. take
b. taking
c. taken
d. took
363/ I still ______ going to the
supermarket once a week is the most
convenient way to shop for groceries.
a. like
b. try
c. intend
d. find
364/ The best way to keep
parents________ is to keep them
informed and for their children to thrive.
a. satisfaction
b. satisfy
c. satisfyingly
d. satisfied
b. was implied
c. implies
d. have implied
367/ My experience shows a new
employee generally makes 2 to 5 times
_______ mistakes as a one-year
employee.
a. as many
b. much more
c. more than
d. too much
368/ This jacket is ______ superior to
that one
a. far
b. few
c. a few
d. any
369/ Over the last 18 months, price
reduction has been accompanied by a
three-fold decrease in_______demand.
a. produce
b. produced
c. producer
d. product
365/ She developed her painting skills

only later, by_____, rather than receiving
a formal art education.
a. she
b. her
c. herself
d. hers
370/ The state law now prevents

companies from asking questions about
an applicant's marital ______ on an
application form.
a. state
b. status
c. statistics
d. statement
366/ Research ________ that prisoners

with low educational success or those
who do not receive education during
imprisonment are more likely to be
repeat offenders.
a. imply
371/ The current global semiconductor

trading situation is widely considered to
be the worst and I see no indication of
any real upturn in the ________ future.
a. long
b. nearer
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c. expecting
d. foreseeable
c. from
d. in
372/ After a lengthy debate, it was

decided that there was _______ need to
purchase additional office equipment.
a. no
b. not
c. none
d. never
377/ Those who suffer from their back

pain should check with a healthcare
provider before_____ an exercise
program.
a. beginning
b. begin
c. to begin
d. begins
373/ ________ of the outcome of the

election, 49% of the country now feels a
burning hatred for 51% of the country,
and vice versa.
a. Regard
b. Regarding
c. Regardless
d. Regards
374/ The Building Committee has
narrowed down the list of potential
contractors to those________ bids are
within budget.
a. who
b. which
c. whom
d. whose
375/ You shall be ______ no obligation
to accept any offer and may, at your
discretion, discontinue membership after
two years.
a. under
b. making
c. able to
d. used to
376/ The new gaming system everyone is
waiting for will be released ______
December.
a. by
b. with
378/ The ten prisoners were all

blaming________.
a. altogether
b. one another
c. together
d. each another
379/ Both of us gave________the gifts
last night.
a. together
b. altogether
c. one another
d. each other
380/ As networks have become
more_______, the knowledge needed for
installation and maintenance also has
increased.
a. sophisticate
b. sophisticated
c. sophisticating
d. sophistication
381/ ______ finished the task, he
couldn't take a vacation
a. Had not
b. Have not
c. Not having
d. Having not
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382/ Forelli Media Inc. is an
internationally________marketing firm
noted for its success throughout Europe,
East Asia, and the Americas.
a. recognized
b. recognizing
c. recognize
d. recognizes
383/ New owners of Century Regal's
condominiums are advised to become
more_______ with the amenities and
services available to residents.
a. familiarity
b. familiarly
c. familiar
d. familiarize
384/ Purchasing tickets for Rocky
Multiplexes has become easier than
______thanks to changes made to the
theater's website.
a. once
b. never
c. not
d. ever
385/ The business weekly magazine
suggested that________shipping
problems in the upcoming holiday
season, businesses should encourage
customers to shop early.
a. avoid
b. avoided
c. to avoid
d. avoids
386/ When it comes to_______, there are
multiple options.
a. invest
b. invested
c. investing
d. invests
387/ Rather than the usual hosted dinner
and drinks, we will be ______ tonight at
the Mandarin Garden at 2025 Shattuck
Ave, near the corner of Elm Street.
a. dine
b. dined
c. dining
d. diner
388/ Spokesmen for Newport Properties
praise the company about_____wellmade their dwellings are.
a. only
b. there
c. most
d. how
389/ The lights turn on every day at 6
a.m and off again at 10 p.m ______
employees are in the office.
a. during
b. whereas
c. while
d. through
390/ Employees who wish to ______ in
the marketing seminar are urged to do so
by this Friday.
a. attend
b. apply
c. enroll
d. expect
391/ Remember that work-life balance
issues can affect_______in any stage of
the life cycle.
a. who
b. whom
c. whoever
d. anyone
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392/ Huntley Village Stores would like
to ______ custormer' attention to the
information below:
a. pull
b. make
c. draw
d. have
393/ The chief financial officer of
Waterhouse Inc. is
expressing______concerning his
predecessor's informative advice.
a. appreciation
b. appreciative
c. appreciating
d. appreciates
394/ ________ he studied hard, he would
have passed his exam.
a. If
b. Should
c. Had
d. When
_________ customers were impressed by
our efforts.
a. fortunate
b. fortunes
c. fortune
d. fortunately
398/ Donations_______ for the purchase
of necessities will help provide a brighter
holiday season to people in need.
a. seek
b. seeking
c. have sought
d. being sought
399/ The custormer service department is
responsible for fulfilling____from the
cheif financial officer.
a. requests
b. request
c. requesting
d. requested
395/ Anyone_______experiences
complications with the new software is
encouraged to bring this matter to
Mr.Gruber's attention in room 210
a. who
b. which
c. whom
d. whose
400/ You should always get

approval_______the purchasing manager
before buying any new supplies.
a. to
b. with
c. at
d. from
396/ Through the Internet people are

discovering new ways to share relevant
information with________.
a. the other
b. another
c. other
d. one another
401/ I'd never ________studying for an

MBA, but my boss just offered to help
cover the cost of tuition if I do.
a. been
b. thought
c. considered
d. contemplating
397/ We had to spend the whole month

searching for better solutions, and
403/ What the new

employees________in experience, they
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make up for in enthusiasm.
a. have
b. lack
c. deficient
d. insufficient
404/ The bus departed ten
munites_______.
a. lately
b. late
c. behind
d. after then
405/ The potential cadidate needs to be
responsive______ customer needs, be
able to create new and original ideas, and
be able to adjust to shifting priorities.
a. from
b. on
c. of
d. to
406/ The movie's village-bred heroine
must ________with the culture shock
that she faces upon arrival in the United
States.
a. contend
b. replace
c. reward
d. group
407/ The incredible design________the
attention of big partners, which could
potentially be worth millions.
a. attracts
b. was attracted
c. attract
d. has attracted
408/ We should expand our existing
production capabilities since our product
is still very much ______in throughout
the world.
a. need
b. question
c. control
d. demand
409/ It looks like directors of the
corporate finance division_____the
details of managerial compensation
contracts.
a. regulate
b. regulating
c. regulates
d. is regulated
410/ Buses in the metropolitan area are
rarely on schedule ______ traffic is busy
and hectic.
a. which
b. in case
c. when
d. in order that
411/ You will have a full week at the
resort of your____, departing on July 20
and arriving back in Tokyo on July 26.
a. choose
b. choice
c. choices
d. chose
412/ It was likely that the results of our
study were heavily
influenced______individual experience
and skills participants had, according to
the report.
a. toward
b. due
c. by
d. when
413/ he newly appointed vice president is
expected to earn the _____trust of
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contrary.
a. completely
b. completed
c. completing
d. complete
free lecture over the weekend.

a. take
b. taking
c. taken
d. took
414/ To be in _______ with labor

standards, Hampton Pharmacies' offices
will have to become wheelchair
accessible.
a. compliance
b. competence
c. arrangement
d. advancement

_______ our staff to have time to set
a. to
b. for
c. that
d. after
415/ Between them, Dr.Gates has

____insight.
a. the greater
b. greater
c. greatest
d. more greater

system______.
a. installing
b. install
c. installed
d. installs

Mills.
a. challenge
b. challenging
c. challenged
d. challenges
417/ Mr.Leavenworth sought free legal
advice online before______with his own
lawyers
a. to consult
b. consults
c. consulted
d. consulting
418/ The people _______ the class

expressed strong interest in attending the
421/ ________ you are here for

corporate workshops or need to host a
meeting, we can offer conference rooms,
food services, and lodging.
a. That
b. Should
c. Even
d. Whether
422/ After further research on breast
cancer treatment, pharmaceutical
companies are investing in medicine
development areas that look
more________.
a. promising
b. completed
c. favorite
d. immature
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423/ Please make sure that all the volts in

overhead compartments are
tightened_______.
a. secure
b. security
c. securely
d. more secure
428/ The program director was absent

from the meeting yesterday because
she________ a seminar in another room.
a. is conducting
b. was conducting
c. had conducted
d. had been conducted
424/ You are cordially invited to attend

a_________ party thrown in honor of
employees who have served the
company for more than thirty years.
a. retirement
b. retire
c. retires
d. retired
429/ So many new university______are

expected to join the work force this year
that the competition for jobs is likely to
be very stiff.
a. graduates
b. graduations
c. gradually
d. graduated
425/ Many young professionals say they

would prefer more vacation
time________ a pay increase.
a. than
b. to
c. from
d. through
430/ Those who suffer from their back

pain should check with a healthcare
provider before_______an exercise
program.
a. beginning
b. begin
c. to begin
d. begins
426/ Currently, BDH Corp. is looking at

making additional changes in the
management strategies that will continue
to________ its employees.
a. benefit
b. benefiting
c. benefical
d. beneficiary
427/ Discount________for Friday's
morning movies are available in Ms.
Cheddar's office.
a. ticket
b. tickets
c. ticketing
d. ticketed
431/ _______ of the outcome of the

election, 49% of the country now feels a
burning hatred for 51% of the country,
and vice versa.
a. Regard
b. Regarding
c. Regardless
d. Regards
432/ As networks have become
more______, the knowledge needed for
installation and maintenance also has
increase.
a. sophisticate
b. sophisticated
c. sophisticating
d. sophistication
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433/ Registering and shelving new books
and other media is now a_______process
since we are down to seven librarians.
a. length
b. lengthen
c. lengthy
d. lengthens
434/ The_______for the research team
are asked to wait in room 203 for their
interviews.
a. applicants
b. application
c. applies
d. applied
435/ Contractors will be________ the
office building so that the stockroom will
be on the first floor.
a. renovation
b. renovated
c. renovating
d. renovates
436/ The business weekly managize
suggested that________shipping
problems in the upcoming holiday
season, businesses should encourage
customers to shop early.
a. avoid
b. avoided
c. to avoid
d. avoids
437/ Sorry this is taking so long. Can
you wait for_______ ten minutes?
a. other
b. an other
c. another
d. few
438/ He wouldn't say anything________
directly asked a question; he was a man
of few words.
a. since
b. otherwise
c. or else
d. unless
439/ ______I'm retired, I can take a long
journey throughout Europe.
a. However
b. Now that
c. Thanks to
d. Due to
440/ I drive to school,_________ my
brother always cycles.
a. when
b. even
c. whereas
d. if
441/ All________you have to do is take
care of the baby.
a. what
b. that
c. which
d. it
442/ My father is________me to bring
whomever I wish.
a. making
b. allowing
c. letting
d. giving
443/ _______what to do, he just waited
until his father arrived.
a. Know not
b. Not know
c. No knowing
d. Not knowing
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444/ I would like you______ go out with

him at night.
a. no
b. not
c. no to
d. not to
450/ As was expected, we got there

without_______difficulty.
a. so
b. many
c. any
d. some
445/ Only twice in the last thirty

years________ the company seen such
low sales figures.
a. has
b. does
c. since
d. have
451/ According to a survey, the size of a

man's eyes is generally a bit smaller
than________.
a. a woman's
b. those of a woman
c. that of a woman
d. that of a woman's
446/ In the future, you really

________plan your finances better.
a. should
b. need
c. has to
d. have better

accommodations here_______, be sure
to let us know when you fill out your
a. satisfactory
b. satisfied
c. satisfaction
d. satisfactorily
447/ She would like to meet_______

who have done business in South Africa.
a. another people
b. other people
c. another person
d. other person
448/ I _______him to finish editing the
manuscript by Friday.
a. told
b. said
c. told to
d. tell
449/ He seems to have cut_______
shaving this morning.
a. him
b. himself
c. his
d. he
453/ Please inform Ms.Anne Hedoni that

we suggest she________ her
appointment for at least a week.
a. postpone
b. is postponing
c. postpones
d. will postpone
454/ Trying to force one's religious
beliefs on someone else is futile, for no
one can_______ another person believe
anything.
a. let
b. impose
c. make
d. get
455/ Nobody is opposed________your
suggestion.
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a. at
b. on
c. to
d. with
with credit card companies, ________
January 2006.
a. effected
b. effective
c. effects
d. effect
458/ The secrectary in the 2nd floor
office________e-mails between 8 a.m
and noon.
a. answers
b. talks
c. responds
d. replies
459/ Indigo Electronic's research team
recommended _________ notebook
computers to complete in the national
market.
a. develop
b. developed
c. developing
d. development
460/ Our customers expect good service
from us and we should do our best to
live________their expectations.
a. in for
b. on for
c. up for
d. up to
461/ When I walked into the store, she
was busy________calls
a. taking
b. takes
c. took
d. take
462/ Maurice Robertson, _________an
executive at a small company, became
the CEO of Bradshaw Industries four
months ago.
a. once
b. often
c. soon
d. now
463/ Despite _______ addtional capital
for her business, Ms.Rita Klein still had
trouble meeting overheard costs.
a. having received
b. be receiving
c. has received
d. received
employees ______ performance bonuses
to encourage success.
a. of
b. for
c. with
d. to
465/ During job interviews, applicants
should try to remain as calm as they
can________ nervous they may actually
be.
a. even if
b. however
c. although
d. nonetheless
466/ With the newly built manufacturing
facility in North Korea, the company will
be able to produce______ as many units
as before.
a. two
b. double
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c. twice
d. second
467/ I would also like to _______ my
thanks to Ms.Porter, the hotel clerk who
located my missing luggage.
a. expand
b. expect
c. extend
d. exhale
468/The newly appointed vice president
is expected to earn the _____trust of
contrary.
a. completely
b. completed
c. completing
d. complete
469/ Please _______Ms.Condell that no
one has received their paychecks yet.
a. accept
b. notify
c. anounce
d. present
470/ The incredible design________the

attention of big partners, which could
potentially be worth millions.
a. attracts
b. was attracted
c. attract
d. has attracted
472/ I was feeling______ sick, so I went
home early.
a. little
b. a little
c. much
d. a lot
473/ Employees who wish to ______ in
the marketing seminar are urged to do so
by this Friday.
a. attend
b. apply
c. enroll
d. expect
474/ The best way to keep
parents________ is to keep them
informed and for their children to thrive.
a. satisfaction
b. satisfy
c. satisfyingly
d. satisfied
475/ The management has agreed not to
take futher action, _______ you do not
commit any further violations of
company policy.
a. granted
b. therefore
c. provided
d. moreover
476/ ________was always one of my
strong points during my M.B.A course.
a. To advertise
b. Advertising
c. Advertisement
d. To advertising
477/ All________ are asked to show up
by 10:00 a.m
a. personnel
b. personnels
c. personalities
d. personal
478/ The advertising division is
concerned about the new product. They
think______will not sell very well.
a. them
b. that
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c. they
d. it
479/ Usually between the two stock

options the company offers, it makes
little difference in the final
amount_______way you prefer.
a. which
b. what
c. in which
d. whichever
may have caused
a. to inform
b. not having informed
c. no to inform
d. the informing of
484/ John recently _________ his friends
to the party.
a. take
b. took
c. taken
d. has taken
480/ It was discovered that the blood

bank knowingly________ using
contaminated products.
a. risked
b. damaged
c. feared
d. attempted
485/ Attendance is mandatory for the

staff meeting____ for next Tuesday in
the council hall.
a. has been scheduled
b. schedule
c. will schedulle
d. scheduled
481/ Club members are strictly

prohibited from using spam in their
marketing efforts, and are______ to
immediate termination if they do so.
a. accustomed
b. subject
c. possible
d. likely
486/ _____ inexperienced, individuals

with the willingness to learn will make a
difference in the foreseeable future.
a. Until
b. Despite
c. Although
d. Otherwise

Mills.
a. challenge
b. challenging
c. challenged
d. challenges
483/ We regret ______your office of the
changes to the program earlier and
apologize for any inconvenience this
487/ _____ to focus resources and

investment on this rapidly growing
business, we have to make a strategic
decision.
a. Whether
b. According
c. In order
d. How
potential employers, without being too
____ or boring.
a. repeating
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b. repetitive
c. repetition
d. repeat
489/ The longer you practice, _______
accurately you will be able to type.
a. more
b. the
c. the more
d. the most
490/ It's essential that he ______ his term
paper by the end of next week
a. submit
b. submits
c. submitted
d. has submitted
491/ _________for the money
management seminar will be forwarded
to all the managers tomorrow.
a. Invite
b. Invitations
c. Inviting
d. Invitation
492/ It is necessary to__________ a
thorough survey in order for us to obtain
highly desirable sites for our new
headquarters.
a. detain
b. associate
c. conduct
d. foresee
493/ Through the Internet people are
discovering new ways to share relevant
information with _______.
a. the other
b. another
c. other
d. one another
494/ During this time your application
will remain available for ________ until
opportunities become open.
a. consider
b. considering
c. considered
d. consideration
495/ Sea Sapphire Cruises is _______ to
announce the launch of their newest
luxury ocean liner.
a. pleased
b. pleasant
c. pleasure
d. pleasing
496/ The secrectary, Ms. Lucy Tran, has
been working_______7 a.m. at
responding to e-mails.
a. until
b. since
c. about
d at
497/ Sales________ are encouraged to
familiarize themselves with the location
of various merchandise in the department
store.
a. representational
b. represent
c. represents
d. representatives
498/ Students are________ to provide
identification before entering the stacks
of Macintyre University's library.
a. applied
b. required
c. submitted
d. interviewed
499/ The biggest problem _______ our
economy is the fact that bussiness
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spending on capital equipment has come

to a virtual standstill.
a/ will face.
b/ faced.
c/ had faced.
d/ facing.
500/ The custormer service department is
responsible for fulfilling____from the
cheif financial officer.
a. requests
b. request
c. requesting
d. requested
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