WorksheetsToeic 2
Total questions: 117
Worksheet time: 59mins
One reason that the economy of the country is doing so well as that people now have more discretionary funds at their ………….
A. dispose
B. disposing
C. disposal
D. disposes
In order for you to receive the early registration rate, your application form must be postmarked ……. Friday, October 28.
A. in advance
B. beforehand
C. previously
D. no later than
A new system ……..the latest data-analysis methods was implemented this week
A. is incorporating
B. that incorporates
C. incorporation of
D. had incorporated
…………in the late 1800’s, many of the coastline’s lighthouses remain standing today, having withstood the forces of nature for decades
A. Built
B. Building
C. Been built
D. Having built
The results of the study ………the hypothesis that had been proposed by researchers at the National Medical Institute.
A. confirmed
B. submitted
C. certified
D. depended
Dr. Johnson is offering a three-hour workshop during ………she will share some perspectives on effective time management.
A. whose
B. while
C. whatever
D. which
. Performing a series of trial runs before launching large-scale production of any new product is common ………at Juvo, Inc.
A. usage
B. ground
C. practice
D. manner
Yesterday the officers voted …….to offer large bonuses to high-performing employees.
A. commonly
B. increasingly
C. critically
D. unanimously
The minimum term of your contract with us will be ……..a period of two years, with the option to renew.
A. for
B. of
C. past
D. when
Antique cars are seen very ……..these days because they are extremely expensive to maintain.
A. hardly
B. uneasily
C. weakly
D. infrequently
We are seeking to hire an .………. editor to work on our newsletters, the weekly Business Press, and the monthly Business World.
A. experienced
B. extensive
C. interesting
D. reliant
The sales director has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to improve sales when ………….. with a challenge.
A. faces
B. face
C. facing
D. faced
Children who are two years old and younger are ------ free of charge to most concerts and films.
A. admit
B. admits
C. admitted
D. admitting
After discussing the terms of the new health-benefits contract, ------- management and employees were satisfied.
A. both
B. also
C. either
D. too
Although we have ------ not to offer you a position at this time, we will keep your résumé on file for future openings.
A. decided
B. deciding
C. decision
D. decidedly
The teachers’ association has announced that the food and drinks ------ supplied at the annual conference will not be provided this year.
A. usually
B. hugely
C. evenly
D. strictly
All passengers should present their ------ documents at the check-in counter.
A. boarded
B. boarding
C. to board
D. boards
Mayor Williams proudly described the city as a place where the citizens are ------ for their hospitality.
A. returned
B. known
C. taken
D. held
There is now increased competition among motor-vehicle manufacturers ------ has resulted in better cars at lower prices.
A. those
B. what
C. that
D. where
Comco, Inc., became the leading supplier of computer ------- last year, less than ten years after it was founded.
A. amounts
B. types
C. kinds
D. parts
The recent increase in tourism has done less to improve the business of small retailers in this area than we ------- predicted.
A. original
B. originally
C. originated
D. originality
The cost of repairing the water damage to the museum after the storm ----- to be more than one million dollars.
A. expects
B. is expecting
C. expected
D. is expected
Atlantis Software Company ----------- its clients complete satisfaction with all its products.
A. requests
B. admits
C. agrees
D. guarantees
The sales representative from Correct Copies, Ltd., returned Mr Yoshida’s call when he was ……….
A. through
B. along
C. out
D. aside
Once the berries are harvested, Green Fields Farms washes and packages the fruit for ----- to retail stores.
A. distribute
B. distributed
C. distribution
D. distributional
Although measures have been introduced to discourage the use of mobile telephones inside the opera house, -------- effectiveness remains limited.
A. they
B. their
C. them
D. theirs
When their first tests failed, the engineers at OKM Corporation agreed it was ------ to try using different materials.
A. time
B. end
C. moment
D. turn
Topics at the business communication workshop ----- defending an argument, synthesizing information, and writing precisely and concisely.
A. include
B. includes
C. including
D. inclusion
------- most job seekers are looking for a permanent job, a temporary position may serve as a bridge to full-time employment.
A. How
B. While
C. That
D. So
Dr. Marsha Herbert’s illustration were clear enough to make her presentation -------- understandable.
A. easily
B. easier
C. easy
D. ease
The apartments on the lower floors cost less because they are more exposed ------ dust and the noise of traffic.
A. to
B. without
C. from
D. against
By registering for our online payment plan, customers are authorizing the bank to -------- automatic withdrawals on the first day of every month.
A. consent
B. see
C. make
D. trust
Speaking ………behalf of the vice president, Alan Lee thanked the employees for their contributions to the fund-raising project.
A. at
B. on
C. by
D. for
Next Thursday the lambert Historical Society will present ……….methods for learning more about the history of your home.
A. specify
B. specifying
C. specific
D. specifications
Although Oliver Rodriguez’ books have shaped the way that business handle staff relations, he does not consider …….an expert on the subject.
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. himself
Since many people want to attend the awards ceremony on Friday, extra buses will be made ……..to the public.
A. additional
B. frequent
C. available
D. employable
The guest speaker highlighted some ideas for ………introducing change in the workplace.
A. success
B. succeeded
C. succeeding
D. successfully
Conference participants interested in industrial development should ……schedule a visit to Bridgeville’s factories.
A. practically
B. definitely
C. recently
D. fortunately
The gift shop in the hotel lobby specializes in handcrafted gift items, each one of them unique and ………
A. memory
B. memorize
C. memories
D. memorable
Training for our new processors will take place ………a three-day period in July.
A. among
B. over
C. beyond
D. behind
The forethought and planning ………at each step of writing a proposal will have a direct impact on the chances of its acceptance.
A. invest
B. invested
C. investor
D. investing
Insofar as the company is liable for ……….., the dissatisfied customer will be compensated for any damage.
A negligence
B. slight
C. disregard
D. overlook
People who wear sunscreen probably ………….. their risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.
A. low
B. lowers
C. lowering
D. lower
This safety helmet has been especially designed for construction workers ……….. work outdoors.
A. in
B. when
C. If
D. who
Mr. Hansen has shown a great deal of …………. in the proposed construction project.
A. interest
B. interesting
C. interestingly
D. interested
The first steps to recruit quality employees is to make sure employers have an …………… job description for each position in their company.
A. effective
B. effect
C. effectiveness
D. effectively
This edition of A Basic Guide to Exporting has been prepared by the Department of Commerce with the …………. of the National Business Association.
A. awareness
B. achievement
C. acquaintance
D. assistance
Thanks to strong demand for its new software program, Al Software Co. yesterday ……… doubled digit increases in profits and revenue.
A. will report
B. has reported
C. is reporting
D. reported
This coupon is …………. only if the orders are placed on or before July 10.
A. valid
B. attractive
C. useful
D. committed
Economists were expecting a large increase of about 0.8% for overall sales according to a survey ……. by Market Watch.
A. constructed
B. conducted
C. concluded
D. contended
As part of a team, all members have been ………… working to finish the project on time.
A. collective
B. collect
C. collection
D. collectively
Due to a rise in revenue, the Easthampton town council has decided to increase _______ for community programs that have not traditionally received much financial support.
A. preservation
B. sharing
C. appraisal
D. funding
The success of any business is ……….. related to how well the venture is managed.
A. tightly
B. densely
C. closely
D. narrowly
As an insurance company that has served the community for five years, we would be …………. to add you to our family of satisfied customers.
A. pleased
B. please
C. pleasing
D. pleasure
Any Internet service ………… are considering should offer multiple e- mail accounts and be able to provide more accounts as your company grows.
A. you
B. your
C. yours
D. yourself
If you want your business to be successful you must listen ……….. and talk with customers.
A. at
B. on
C. to
D. for
You need other people to help carry out your business vision; this requires the ability ………… and influence others.
A. leading
B. to lead
C. lead
D. leads
When signing any contract, you must take ……….. to protect your rights and avoid any legal actions.
A. precautions
B. prescriptions
C. preparations
D. premature
Learning ………… economic principles at an early age is one ideal way to strengthen our future economy.
A. intensive
B. sudden
C. convenient
D. accurate
……….. smaller enterprises but also big business groups are facing a difficult task of preventing their corporate profitability from deteriorating further.
A. Only
B. Not only
C. Either
D. Both
Though Cozy Travel will prepare almost everything for the trip, customers are responsible …………. attaining proper travel documents before departure.
A. for
B. to
C. in
D. with
After the central bank ………… interest rates, mortgage applications dropped for the first time in three weeks.
A. raised
B. over
C. draw
D. lifted
The Parks and Recreation Department is meeting to discuss what ________ the extensive sewer work will have for the outdoor summer concert series in Evergreen Park.
A. implicated
B. implicate
C. implications
D. implicating
Guests are asked to register at the front desk ________ entering the main lobby.
A. upon
B. about
C. in order to
D. whoever
Mr. Tomita was pleased that Ms. Arai was ______ to adjust her schedule at the last minute in order to revise the financial report.
A. busy
B. willing
C. changed
D. timely
________the search committee offers Doctor Rao the position of Professor of Sociology will depend on a vote of its members.
A. Whether
B. After
C. Although
D. Until
It is widely believed by medical practitioners that a nutritious, well-balanced diet increases energy and _______.
A. alert
B. alerts
C. alerted
D. alertness
Management believes that stagnant sales of the Pondhopper luggage line is a result of the _______ advertising campaign that was launched last quarter.
A. inadequate
B. rare
C. intended
D. trained
The number of visitors to the Hannaford Museum of History has _______ to exceed the goal set for this year.
A. often
B. always
C. yet
D. sometimes
The MNS Railroad’s most _______ passenger route runs through the White Mountain region and the Still River valley.
A. picture
B. pictures
C. picturing
D. picturesque
The store _______ charged Ms. Han’s credit card twice for the same purchase but quickly corrected its error.
A. uniformly
B. potentially
C. inadvertently
D. functionally
A good job description begins with a careful analysis of the important facts about a job, such as the specific tasks ………… and the purpose and responsibilities of the job.
A. involvement
B. involves
C. involving
D. involved
The auto company said that its fourth quarter earnings fell ……….. 12% in part because of the production disruption caused by the union’s strike.
A. temporarily
B. nearly
C. fairly
D. very
This catalog provides …………. information about the materials including their publishers, main contents, languages used, price, and contact information.
A. detailed
B. devoted
C. designed
D. dependent
Consumer rights groups argue that individuals should play a more direct role in ……… the costs of their own health care.
A. management
B. manager
C. managing
D. manage
………… who are interested in touring the new plant should come to the lobby at noon.
A. Which
B. That
C. They
D. Those
Many businesses will do …………… anything to gain an edge on the competition.
A. over
B. more
C.near
D. almost
…………. business owners and managers think retention of good employees is based on compensation issues such as wage, salary levels and incentives.
A. Almost
B. Most of
C. The most
D Most
The researchers have experimented with the materials to test their durability and ………….. to temperature changes.
A. resisting
B. resist
C. resisted
D resistance
To expedite the processing of your loan application, send the requested information at your earliest ……….
A. likelihood
B. probability
C. requirement
D. convenience
Consumer confidence rose in April to the highest level in four years …………. the increase in prices at the gas pump, according to the economic data.
A. despite
B. that
C. as
D. when
Any department that has not turned in its ………….. monthly budget reports should submit them by the end of the week.
A. revise
B. revising
C. revised
D. revision
The company decided to no longer ……… subscription fees to users who switch Internet service providers from another provider.
A. face
B. install
C. charge
D. insert
According to a press release, the unemployment rate is the ………. in five years.
A. low
B. lower
C. lowers
D. lowest
To get a refund for any defective …………. customers need to return it with a receipt within 30 days of purchase.
A.merchant
B. merchandise
C. merchants
D. merchandiser
According to a recent report, the percentage of delayed and …………. flights increased from a year earlier.
A. cancel
B. canceled
C. cancellation
D. canceling
During his address to employees at a company meeting, Mr. Miller explained the new strategy and warned of the coming restructuring expected ……….. the next six months.
A. within
B. by
C. toward
D. above
Our special offer ……….. August 7 and is limited to Com Cable Video customers in serviceable areas only.
A. violates
B. consolidates
C. acquire
D. expires
10. The new-product development meeting will be held either in Room 402 ______ in Room 501.
A. or
B. and
C. not
D. but
The restaurant will ______ for two days later this month for remodeling.
A. hold
B. build
C. close
D. invite
The advertising budget is divided ______ among the three divisions in the marketing department.
A. equal
B. equals
C. equality
D. equally
Mr. Fullham’s investments in small start-up companies have doubled ______ value in just over five years.
A. they
B. their
C. them
D. themselves
Printer cartridges can be found in the supply cabinet______ the file folders.
A. at
B. from
C. with
D. along
Solar power is being heavily promoted as a clean and ______ source of energy.
A. renew
B. renews
C. renewal
D. renewable
Registrations for the next lecture series must be ______ by the end of this week.
A. belonged
B. practiced
C. received
D. arrived
Mr. Montrose’s ______ in his job search has resulted in employment offers from three companies.
A.persist
B. persisted
C. persistently
D. persistence
Ms. Vialobos has reported that the new mobile telephones are the lightest ______ to be purchased by the department.
A. ever
B. before
C. quite
D. well
Orders ______ the weight limit are subject to additional shipping fees.
A. exceed
B. exceeded
C. exceeding
D. excessive
Mr. Wong will travel to the management seminar in Singapore on _______
A. he
B. himself
C. him
D. his own
According to an informal survey, the sales goal set by the management team seems ________ to the most of the staff.
A. realist
B. realism
C. realistic
D. realistically
Because the packaging machines ________ break down on the assembly line, factory officials have decided to replace them.
A. repeat
B. repeatedly
C. repeated
D. repetition
Workers are ______ against entering the laboratory without protective clothing and masks.
A. cautious
B. caution
C. cautiously
D. cautioned
Ms. Gupta wishes to ______ the terms of her employment contract before signing it.
A. deprive
B. respond
C. modify
D. assure
Highway 140 is not ______ by Exit 2A due to road construction.
A. occupied
B. accessible
C. exposed
D. possible
Mr. Thomas and Ms. Vasquez ______ to work together on the market research project.
A. assigned
B. assigning
C. will assign
D. have been assigned
Because of its ______ for outstanding customer service, Mei’s Hair Salon is the most popular business of its kind in the area.
A. approval
B. estimation
C. probability
D. reputation
Market researchers reported that customers were most impressed _________ the Vestra Coffeemaker’s delayed-start function.
A. by
B. beyond
C. for
D. since
By the time the magazine article on home security devices _________ on the newsstands, the pricing information was already outdated.
A. appears
B. appeared
C. will appear
D. appearing
After December 13 customers will be asked to place their orders online _______ use the mail order form.
A. so as
B. in case
C. rather than
D. provided that
Bylar Corporate Furnishings is the _______ office-furniture vendor for several of the area's largest corporations.
A. prefer
B. preferred
C. preference
D. preferential
Science Gadgets, Inc., supports every product it sells _______ and will gladly offer a refund for any purchase a customer is dissatisfied with.
A. conclusively
B. factually
C. unconditionally
D. steadily
A quarterly survey _______ by Car Trade magazine shows that customers prefer fuel- efficiency over size or price when purchasing a new automobile.
A. performed
B. performs
C. had performed
D. to perform
Ferrelli Steel has _________ in talks with Montag Fabrics to purchase part of its manufacturing business.
A. involved
B. engaged
C. demonstrated
D. maintained
Patent laws guarantee that Halperin Engineering, Inc., has _______ rights to the technology it developed for robotic surgical devices.
A. responsible
B. feasible
C. manufactured
D. exclusive
The Culver Award is given annually to an individual or organization that demonstrates _______ in the field of public transportation.
A. innovate
B. innovation
C. innovative
D. innovatively
_______ its main competitor, the ergonomic chair offered by Well Designs is lightweight and comes in a variety of colors.
A. In contrast to
B. By way of
C. Instead of
D. So as
Several ________ have been made to the layout of Banham Library’s Web site.
A. revisions
B. processes
C. consideration
D. concepts
