101. The national media -------- ignored the report on bridge safety and recommendations.

• (A) large

• (B) largest

• (C) largely

• (D) larger

102. The new security system can provide -------- by phone when a window or door has been opened.

• (A) alertly

• (B) alerts

• (C) alert

• (D) alerted

103. Employees will be reimbursed ------- for the expenses they incurred during the business trip.

• (A) soon

• (B) very

• (C) many

• (D) about

104. 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) theirs

• (B) their

• (C) their own

• (D) themselves

105. Applications for the engineer position will be accepted only -------- March 31, so don’t forget to submit yours.

• (A) until

• (B) without

• (C) against

• (D) throughout

106. The mechanic --------- that the tires on the vehicle were heavily worn and in need of replacement.

• (A) noting

• (B) note

• (C) noted

• (D) to note

107. The stunning white sands of Sheridan Beach ---------thousands of tourists every year.

• (A) exhibit

• (B) attract

• (C) improve

• (D) feature

108. Before using any ingredients in his dishes, Chef Montague checks that they are -------- from preservatives.

• (A) to free

• (B) freely

• (C) free

• (D) freedom

109. The budget prepared by Mr. Elliot does not account ---------- changes in currency rates, so it was considered inaccurate.

• (A) for

• (B) through

• (C) of

• (D) upon

110. The state government recently formed a --------- to explore strategies for preventing air pollution.

• (A) relationship

• (B) committee

• (C) barrier

• (D) politician