TEST 1
- The small business owner decided to use a stock photo database _______ hire a full-time photographer.
(A) for example
(B) with regard to
(C) in case
(D) rather than - Ms. Ooshima went on a business trip to _______ some of her tasks to her subordinates.
(A) delegate
(B) complete
(C) invest
(D) reply - The security guard refused Mr. Dillon _______ because he could not provide a valid employee badge.
(A) admits
(B) admitted
(C) admitting
(D) admission - The airline representative apologized for the cancellation but explained that it was due to factors _______ the company’s control.
(A) between
(B) against
(C) throughout
(D) beyond - The Grand Villa neighborhood is known for having the city’s largest _______ of high-end boutiques.
(A) mobilization
(B) concentration
(C) recipient
(D) commodity - The new security system can provide _______ by phone when a window or door has been opened.
(A) alertly
(B) alerts
(C) alert
(D) alerted - Ms. Herrera and Mr. Lee set up most of the centerpieces for the banquet _______ because the rest of the team got stuck in traffic.
(A) in traffic
(B) theirs
(C) by their own
(D) themselves - Mr. Mueller was surprised that the suggestion most favored by the management team was in fact _______
(A) other
(B) other
(C) several
(D) even - Visitors to the Santa Rosa Resort _______ tip the housekeeping staff $5 per night to stay.
(A) multiply
(B) customarily
(C) sharply
(D) perfectly - Six companies entered bids for the construction of the city’s recreation center, and _______ met the required criteria for the project.
(A) both
(B) all
(C) anyone
(D) everything - There will be a meeting for anyone interested in learning about the building plans at 5 pm _______.
(A) in next Friday
(B) at next Friday
(C) on next Friday
(D) next Friday - As the company became _______, it didn’t need to rely on local suppliers, but could import equipment from other cities.
(A) richest
(B) failure
(C) successfully
(D) wealthier - We are a business strategy consulting firm _______ the top management of leading corporations.
(A) are serving
(B) served
(C) serve
(D) serving - We’re looking for recent graduates with exceptional and _______ quantitative abilities and language skills to join our company.
(A) demonstrate
(B) demonstrable
(C) demonstrated
(D) demonstrating - Written permission is required to reproduce, in whole or _______ part, the material contained in this newsletter.
(A) to
(B) all
(C) of
(D) in - UDA Airways will no longer participate in joint mileage programs with credit card companies, _______ January 2016.
(A) effected
(B) effective
(C) effect
(D) effects - The musical was praised by critics for its creative _______ of Renaissance poetry into its song lyrics.
(A) intermission
(B) accessory
(C) method
(D) incorporation - The sales team had a _______ time adjusting to the new software than the finance team did.
(A) hardest
(B) hardly
(C) hard
(D) harder - Mr. Marlowe admitted _______ mistake to the team as soon as it was discovered.
(A) to
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself - For details about your latest transactions or _______ funds from your account, use the ATM, near the bank’s entrance.
(A) withdraw
(B) withdraws
(C) to withdraw
(D) withdrawal
TEST 2
- The opening of public library in the small community of Yorktown was made by financial support from residents.
(A) generous
(B) family
(C) possible
(D) evident - ____ the poor weather, very few people turned up for the gallery’s auction supporting local painters and sculptors.
(A) As long as
(B) Due to
(C) Given that
(D) Even if - The front desk employee at Marlin Hotel strive to respond to guests’ requests in a timely fashion, _______ they need.
(A) anybody
(B) everyone
(C) whoever
(D) however - The flowers are kept in a greenhouse because they are _______ to fluctuations in temperature.
(A) threatened
(B) vulnerable
(C) feeble
(D) limited - A government grant was given to the Arlene Theater to improve the _______ of its facility for people in wheelchairs.
(A) accessible
(B) accessibility
(C) accessed
(D) processes - Midnight Blue is the best-selling laundry detergent _______ families with young children.
(A) unlike
(B) among
(C) along
(D) into - The majority of the contract _______ that took place during the year were handled by lawyers from a local law firm.
(A) negotiate
(B) negotiations
(C) negotiable
(D) negotiator - People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great deal better under more _______ circumstances.
(A) favorable
(B) favorably
(C) favorite
(D) favor - Hotel employees are reminded to be _______ and courteous, especially to first-time guests.
(A) friend
(B) friends
(C) friendly
(D) friendship - The breakdown in our computer network led to serious delay in the _______ of internal orders.
(A) process
(B) processing
(C) processes
(D) processes - Workers at Dalston Industries will get a pay raise next month, _______ the firm’s sales targets are met.
(A) consequently
(B) on behalf of
(C) assuming that
(D) sherwards - There are signs _______ that the government has softened its stance on the imposition of Goods and Services Tax.
(A)Imimicated
(B) indicative
(C) indicate
(D) substituted - Our call center used to be in Wichita, India, where costs are much lower.
(A) allotted
(B) allocated
(C) outsourced
(D) ubiquitous - Plympton Freight’s trucks carry heavy _______ across the country.
(A) loader
(B) load
(C) loaded
(D) loads - _______ a board member, Ms. Lessing is eligible to vote on a number of issues that affect the corporation.
(A) On
(B) At
(C) To
(D) As - _______ the next three days, the abandoned lot on Carrson Street will be transformed into a beautiful garden.
(A) Sustaining
(B) Toward
(C) Over
(D) Given - In the manager’s _______, the assistant manager will create the weekly schedule and handle all customer complaints.
(A) absence
(B) ability
(C) possession
(D) instance - The writing styles of the two authors are _______ – similar, so people often confuse them.
(A) broaden
(B) broad
(C) broadly
(D) broadness - Several board members were not _______ convinced that funding for the project is necessary.
(A) occasionally
(B) preferably
(C) equally
(D) completely - Next week, the safety inspector will examine the factory for the third time _______ – the discovery of the mechanical problem.
(A) around
(B) since
(C) until
(D) below
TEST 3
- A fine may be imposed on those _______ do not clean up after their dog in the park.
(A) when
(B) who
(C) why
(D) where - During his participation in the summer internship program, Mr. Pineda _______ at identifying potential gaps in the market.
(A) prepared
(B) excelled
(C) instructed
(D) guaranteed - Belmont Enterprises is considering providing language _______ and a cultural studies program for employees working overseas.
(A) instructor
(B) instruction
(C) instructed
(D) instruct - After putting off making a decision about whom to hire, the manager _______ the candidate from the best university.
(A) steadily
(B) eventually
(C) thoroughly
(D) formerly - _______ the amount of money received during the fundraising dinner, the museum staff may reach out to corporate donors.
(A) As much as
(B) Whenever
(C) Because
(D) Depending on - Because the team was already behind schedule, the manager did not _______ to Ms. Norton’s vacation request.
(A) agree
(B) ensure
(C) consent
(D) finalize - As _______ by the researchers, environmentally friendly laundry detergent performed as well as its competitors.
(A) observing
(B) observed
(C) observation
(D) observe - The Green Society is dedicated to _______ public parks and other natural areas for future generations.
(A) preserving
(B) consulting
(C) escorting
(D) inquiring - The project would not have been a success without Mr. Ratcliffe’s complete _______, which was demonstrated on several occasions.
(A) dedicated
(B) dedicated
(C) dedicates
(D) dedication - Moray Lab equipment has proven _______ when handling hazardous materials.
(A) effect
(B) effected
(C) effective
(D) effectively - Mr. Beck only _______ the finest organic ingredients for his cooking.
(A) speaks
(B) uses
(C) stays
(D) becomes - _______ the performance continues to sell out, it will run for an extra week.
(A) Or
(B) If
(C) Else
(D) If - (A) high
(B) most highly
(C) height
(D) more highly - The new power tool from Heavy Hack Manufacturing _______ industrial safety standards in the test.
(A) related
(B) exceeded
(C) managed
(D) responded - The embassy is open five days a week, _______ visitors cannot obtain services without an appointment.
(A) once
(B) what
(C) but
(D) for - The availability of items on sale is _______ to vary among locations.
(A) upcoming
(B) obvious
(C) likely
(D) clear - The new multi-vitamin from Austin Pharmaceuticals is meant for _______ suffering from chronic fatigue at work.
(A) both
(B) them
(C) those
(D) whose - At Bennington Corp. Ms. Heisman has been doing well as a group member as well as working _______ as a Web designer.
(A) independency
(B) independence
(C) independent
(D) independently - The new location on the main downtown strip of Main Street is expected to earn a _______ profit for the company.
(A) repetitive
(B) massive
(C) sturdy
(D) reliant - The recent _______ of Duluth Motors has significantly increased Border Auto’s production capacity.
(A) acquiring
(B) acquires
(C) acquired
(D) acquisition
TEST 6
1 An immediate ——– to a customer inquiry is essential unless it needs to be forwarded to a technical representative. (A) management (B) reply (C) phase (D) estimate
2 The team has developed into a ——– experienced group of individuals who deliver exceptional customer service. (A) loyally (B) densely (C) closely (D) highly
3 Please do not contact me over the weekend unless it is absolutely ——–. (A) necessary (B) general (C) legal (D) repeated
4 Our latest product offerings ——– either on our Web site or at local retail stores. (A) can find (B) can be found (C) is found (D) found
5 Guests, including children, must have a —— ticket with them at all times and show it upon request. (A) validate (B) valid (C) validation (D) validly
6 All employee timesheets must be submitted ——– the 3rd working day of the month at the latest. (A) by (B) toward (C) within (D) upon
7 When it comes to Colin’s ability to finish the project on time, his manager has no — ——–. (A) doubts (B) doubtful (C) doubtfully (D) doubtless
8 Ms. Johnson ——– a feasible solution to the customer’s network problem. (A) came up with (B) dropped by (C) looked in on
9 The human resources department is ——– — pressure to find a replacement for the senior accountant. (A) within (B) through (C) under (D) among
10 BelTrax has ——– ranked as one of the top providers of marketing research since its foundation seven years ago. (A) conveniently (B) temporarily (C) consistently (D) wistfully
11 Mansfield Chemical built an extension that ——– additional space for the newly purchased machinery. (A) will have furnished (B) would furnish (C) had furnished (D) to furnish
12 As the argument raised at the last meeting was on a ——– point, it did not affect the proposal’s overall plan. (A) defensive (B) creative (C) minor (D) critical
13 After ——– to build a new home in Victoria, Mr. Redmond hired an interior designer to assist him with decorating the house.
TEST 7
1 The office was relocated to a place ——– visitors would benefit from good transportation connections. (A) its (B) why (C) that (D) where
2 All employees need a written ——– from the manager to ‘access the office during off-hours. (A) permit (B) permissive (C) permits (D) permission
3 The next work of art for sale ——– one of the finest paintings ever exhibited at the Cole Morton Museum. (A) has considered (B) is considered (C) is considering (D) considered
4 Monthly wages are paid on the first day of each month ——– travel expenses are reimbursed on a weekly basis. (A) whereas (B) likewise (C) whether (D) in case
5 ——– at the Latipa Film Festival increased by nearly 30 percent this year thanks to an online marketing campaign. (A) Attend (B) Attendee (C) Attendant (D) Attendance
6 The tenor received widespread ——– for his superb performances at the annual opera festival. (A) criticism (B) persuasion (C) deliberation (D) recognition
7 ——– having television stations across the state, the American Media Corporation owns several magazines and newspapers. (A) Besides (B) Rather (C) Among (D) Along
8 First Bonneville Bank ——– 35 branches of CPG Financial Trust for $90 million, strengthening its presence in the region. (A) explained (B) canceled (C) acquired (D) committed
9 Psychologists conducted an ——– study about the negative effects of video games on young children. (A) extent (B) extensive (C) extensively (D) extend
10 Reginald Rentals ——– opened a branch in Sacramento, and after a very short time the new location became profitable. (A) hardly (B) recently (C) habitually (D) potentially
11 Mr. Turner’s broker recommend that he — —— in secured bonds in times of financial instability. (A) invested (B) investing (C) to invest (D) invest
12 Online electronic retailers usually offer 36-month, interest-free ——– plans to budget-conscious consumers. A wholesale B installment C discount D trade
13 All events at Bedford Festivals are subject to change without prior ——–. (A) notice (B) belief
TEST 8
1 The factory is preparing to hire ——– workers for selected manufacturing plants to meet its quarterly production goals. (A) temporary (B) inspected (C) sustained (D) instructive
2 The wrist watch developed for extreme sports enthusiasts is resistant against water, even ——– 100 meters deep. (A) out (B) under (C) from (D) among
3 According to the ——– of your warranty, all incurred expenses and fees will be covered. (A) repairs (B) comments (C) terms (D) cards
4 After this baseball season ends, the ——– of Cooperstown Ball Park’s seats will begin. (A) replaces (B) replaceable (C) replacement (D) replaced
5 Fields of Friends, a gardening guidebook by Reader’s House, will be ——– into multiple languages next year. (A) translated (B) organized (C) trained (D) involved
6 Residents were ——– of the plan to spend city funds on upgrading Hayden Park. (A) support (B) supportively (C) supportive (D) supporting
7 The server had to relay the diner’s request to the kitchen ——– when he heard one of them was allergic to seafood. (A) swift (B) swifter (C) swiftly (D) swiftest
8 The board of Jenkins Manufacturing announced its plan to reduce emissions by 20% ——– three years. (A) around (B) between (C) before (D) within
9 The opening ceremony is running later than expected, so the ——– morning sessions will be delayed for 20 minutes. (A) schedule (B) scheduled (C) scheduling (D) schedules
10 It is ——– to change your computer log-in password every three months for security purposes. (A) impressed (B) reluctant (C) mandatory (D) bountiful
11 Allison Barr gained professional ——– in customizing shoes through the apprenticeship at Harman’s Footwear. (A) responsibility (B) feedback (C) expertise (D) foundation
12 Due to the financial crisis, ——– management has decided to sell the company to Geyser Corp. (A) we (B) our (C) us (D) ourselves (B) as long as (C) so that (D) in addition
13 Be sure to submit expense reports by the 20th each month ——– you can be reimbursed without delay. (A) due to