In an ……. to boost annual revenue, Starlight Boutique will extend its weekend business hours.

• (A) account

• (B) output

• (C) effort

• (D) amount

The MCA Art Convention gives artists a unique chance to ……… and discuss potential collaborations.

• (A) eradicate

• (B) connect

• (C) consist

• (D) discharge

The board of directors announced that it will ………. find a replacement for the outgoing CEO.

• (A) usually

• (B) extremely

• (C) definitely

• (D) formerly

Rondel Plumbing Company offers a ………. range of apprenticeship opportunities for enthusiastic individuals.

• (A) lasting

• (B) several

• (C) durable

• (D) diverse

Krush Juice & Smoothies is downsizing its operations and will be ……… several of its current menu choices.

• (A) reimbursing

• (B) purchasing

• (C) discontinuing

• (D) determining

Residents of Ferndale have ………. concern that the construction of the proposed shopping mall will cause an increase in noise pollution.

• (A) opposed

• (B) queried

• (C) assigned

• (D) expressed

As the head of the personnel department, Mr. Murphy is ………. for ensuring the happiness and welfare of all company employees.

• (A) likely

• (B) sincere

• (C) responsible

• (D) conclusive

The ………. estimate for the landscaping work at 525 Eglington Road was much lower than the actual final cost for the project.

• (A) impartial

• (B) constant

• (C) initial

• (D) limited

Full details about the ……… of the production manager position can be found on the recruitment page on our Web site.

• (A) fees

• (B) objects

• (C) trends

• (D) duties

At this year’s International Film Awards Show, acceptance speeches will be ………. to three minutes.

• (A) commenced

• (B) restricted

• (C) allowed

• (D) eliminated