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Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 59mins

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1.

One reason that the economy of the country is doing so well as that people now have more discretionary funds at their ………….

a)

A. dispose

b)

B. disposing

c)

C. disposal     

d)

D. disposes     

2.

In order for you to receive the early registration rate, your application form must be postmarked ……. Friday, October 28.

a)

A. in advance 

b)

B. beforehand

c)

C. previously  

d)

  D. no later than

3.

A new system ……..the latest data-analysis methods was implemented this week

a)

A. is incorporating

b)

B. that incorporates

c)

C. incorporation of   

d)

    D. had incorporated

4.

…………in the late 1800’s, many of the coastline’s lighthouses remain standing today, having withstood the forces of nature for decades

a)

A. Built 

b)

B. Building 

c)

  C. Been built  

d)

D. Having built

5.

The results of the study ………the hypothesis that had been proposed by researchers at the National Medical Institute.                                        

                        

a)

A. confirmed   

b)

B. submitted 

c)

C. certified

d)

D. depended

6.

Dr. Johnson is offering a three-hour workshop during ………she will share some perspectives on effective time management.

                                             

                                  

a)

A. whose 

b)

B. while

c)

C. whatever   

d)

D. which

7.

. Performing a series of trial runs before launching large-scale production of any new product is common ………at Juvo, Inc.

                                        

                               

a)

A. usage

b)

B. ground

c)

C. practice

d)

D. manner

8.

Yesterday the officers voted …….to offer large bonuses to high-performing employees.

                                        

           

a)

A.  commonly  

b)

B. increasingly

c)

C. critically

d)

D. unanimously

9.

The minimum term of your contract with us will be ……..a period of two years, with the option to renew.

                                     

                                      

a)

A. for

b)

B. of 

c)

C. past

d)

D. when

10.

Antique cars are seen very ……..these days because they are extremely expensive to maintain.

                                                    

                             

a)

A. hardly

b)

B. uneasily

c)

C. weakly

d)

D. infrequently

11.

We are seeking to hire an .……….  editor to work on our newsletters, the weekly Business Press, and the monthly Business World.

                                   

                           

a)

A. experienced  

b)

B. extensive

c)

C. interesting 

d)

D. reliant

12.

The sales director has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to improve sales when ………….. with a challenge.

                                        

                                   

a)

A. faces 

b)

B. face 

c)

  C. facing

d)

D. faced

13.

Children who are two years old and younger are ------ free of charge to most concerts and films.

                              

                              

a)

A. admit  

b)

B. admits 

c)

C. admitted

d)

D. admitting

14.

After discussing the terms of the new health-benefits contract, ------- management and employees were satisfied.

                                

                                   

a)

A. both 

b)

B. also

c)

C. either

d)

D. too

15.

Although we have ------ not to offer you a position at this time, we will keep your résumé on file for future openings.

                          

                        

a)

A. decided

b)

B. deciding 

c)

C. decision

d)

D. decidedly

16.

The teachers’ association has announced that the food and drinks ------ supplied at the annual conference will not be provided this year.

                            

                            

a)

A. usually

b)

B. hugely

c)

C. evenly

d)

D. strictly

17.

All passengers should present their ------ documents at the check-in counter.

                             

                               

a)

A. boarded

b)

B. boarding

c)

C. to board 

d)

D. boards  

18.

Mayor Williams proudly described the city as a place where the citizens are ------ for their hospitality.

                         

                              

a)

A. returned 

b)

B. known

c)

C. taken

d)

D. held

19.

There is now increased competition among motor-vehicle manufacturers ------ has resulted in better cars at lower prices.

                               

                                 

a)

A. those  

b)

B. what 

c)

C. that

d)

D. where

20.

Comco, Inc., became the leading supplier of computer ------- last year, less than ten years after it was founded.

                          

                               

a)

A. amounts 

b)

B. types  

c)

C. kinds

d)

D. parts

21.

The recent increase in tourism has done less to improve the business of small retailers in this area than we ------- predicted.

                       

                         

a)

A. original 

b)

B. originally

c)

     C. originated

d)

D. originality

22.

The cost of repairing the water damage to the museum after the storm ----- to be more than one million dollars.

                          

                                

a)

A. expects 

b)

B. is expecting 

c)

C. expected

d)

D. is expected

23.

Atlantis Software Company ----------- its clients complete satisfaction with all its products.

                                       

                                        

a)

A. requests

b)

B. admits

c)

C. agrees

d)

D. guarantees

24.

The sales representative from Correct Copies, Ltd., returned Mr Yoshida’s call when he was ……….

                                        

                                             

a)

A. through

b)

B. along

c)

C. out

d)

D. aside

25.

Once the berries are harvested, Green Fields Farms washes and packages the fruit for ----- to retail stores.

                                   

                                

a)

A. distribute

b)

B. distributed

c)

C. distribution

d)

D. distributional

26.

Although measures have been introduced to discourage the use of mobile telephones inside the opera house, -------- effectiveness remains limited.

                                            

                                             

a)

A. they 

b)

B. their

c)

C. them

d)

D. theirs

27.

When their first tests failed, the engineers at OKM Corporation agreed it was ------ to try using different materials.

                                            

                      

a)

A. time

b)

B. end

c)

C. moment

d)

D. turn

28.

Topics at the business communication workshop ----- defending an argument, synthesizing information, and writing precisely and concisely.

                                        

                                        

a)

A. include 

b)

B. includes

c)

C. including

d)

D. inclusion

29.

------- most job seekers are looking for a permanent job, a temporary position may serve as a bridge to full-time employment.

                                            

a)

A. How

b)

  B. While

c)

C. That

d)

D. So

30.

Dr. Marsha Herbert’s illustration were clear enough to make her presentation -------- understandable.

                                           

                                            

a)

A. easily 

b)

B. easier

c)

C. easy

d)

D. ease

31.

The apartments on the lower floors cost less because they are more exposed ------ dust and the noise of traffic.

                                                   

                                         

a)

A. to

b)

B. without

c)

C. from

d)

D. against

32.

By registering for our online payment plan, customers are authorizing the bank to -------- automatic withdrawals on the first day of every month.

                                        

                                                

a)

A. consent

b)

B. see 

c)

C. make

d)

D. trust

33.

Speaking ………behalf of the vice president, Alan Lee thanked the employees for their contributions to the fund-raising project.

                                                   

                                                  

a)

A. at  

b)

B. on

c)

C. by

d)

D. for

34.

Next Thursday the lambert Historical Society will present ……….methods for learning more about the history of your home.

                                                           

                                      

a)

A. specify  

b)

B. specifying

c)

C. specific 

d)

D. specifications

35.

Although Oliver Rodriguez’ books have shaped the way that business handle staff relations, he does not consider …….an expert on the subject.

                                                     

                                              

a)

A. he

b)

B. him  

c)

C. his

d)

D. himself

36.

Since many people want to attend the awards ceremony on Friday, extra buses will be made ……..to the public.

                                                   

                                         

a)

A. additional

b)

B. frequent

c)

C. available   

d)

D. employable

37.

The guest speaker highlighted some ideas for ………introducing change in the workplace.

                                       

                                      

a)

A. success

b)

B. succeeded

c)

    C. succeeding 

d)

D. successfully

38.

Conference participants interested in industrial development should ……schedule a visit to Bridgeville’s factories.

                                      

                                       

a)

A. practically

b)

B. definitely

c)

C. recently

d)

D. fortunately

39.

The gift shop in the hotel lobby specializes in handcrafted gift items, each one of them unique and ………

                                            

                                     

a)

A. memory 

b)

B. memorize  

c)

C. memories

d)

D. memorable

40.

Training for our new processors will take place ………a three-day period in July.

                                                  

                                               

a)

A. among

b)

B. over

c)

C. beyond

d)

D. behind

41.

The forethought and planning ………at each step of writing a proposal will have a direct impact on the chances of its acceptance.

                                                

                                       

a)

A. invest    

b)

B. invested  

c)

C. investor

d)

D. investing

42.

Insofar as the company is liable for ……….., the dissatisfied customer will be compensated for any damage.

                                                     

                                              

a)

A negligence

b)

B. slight

c)

C. disregard

d)

D. overlook

43.

People who wear sunscreen probably ………….. their risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.

                                                            

a)

A. low  

b)

B. lowers

c)

C. lowering

d)

D. lower

44.

This safety helmet has been especially designed for construction workers ……….. work outdoors.

                                                                             

a)

A. in

b)

B. when

c)

C. If

d)

D. who

45.

Mr. Hansen has shown a great deal of …………. in the proposed construction project.

                                         

a)

A. interest 

b)

  B. interesting

c)

C. interestingly

d)

D. interested

46.

The first steps to recruit quality employees is to make sure employers have an …………… job description for each position in their company.

                                                

a)

A. effective

b)

B. effect

c)

C. effectiveness

d)

D. effectively

47.

This edition of A Basic Guide to Exporting has been prepared by the Department of Commerce with the …………. of the National Business Association.

                                   

a)

A. awareness

b)

B. achievement

c)

C. acquaintance

d)

D. assistance

48.

Thanks to strong demand for its new software program, Al Software Co. yesterday ……… doubled digit increases in profits and revenue.

                                     

a)

A. will report

b)

B. has reported

c)

C. is reporting 

d)

D. reported

49.

This coupon is …………. only if the orders are placed on or before July 10.

                                                          

a)

A. valid

b)

B. attractive

c)

C. useful 

d)

D. committed

50.

Economists were expecting a large increase of about 0.8% for overall sales according to a survey ……. by Market Watch.

                                        

a)

A. constructed

b)

B. conducted

c)

C. concluded

d)

D. contended

51.

As part of a team, all members have been ………… working to finish the project on time.

                                                    

a)

A. collective

b)

B. collect

c)

C. collection

d)

D. collectively

52.

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)

A. preservation

b)

B. sharing

c)

C. appraisal

d)

D. funding

53.

The success of any business is ……….. related to how well the venture is managed.

                                                       

a)

A. tightly 

b)

B. densely

c)

C. closely 

d)

D. narrowly

54.

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)

A. pleased

b)

B. please 

c)

     C. pleasing

d)

D. pleasure

55.

Any Internet service ………… are considering should offer multiple e- mail accounts and be able to provide more accounts as your company grows.

                                                                   

a)

A. you 

b)

B. your  

c)

C. yours

d)

D. yourself

56.

If you want your business to be successful you must listen ……….. and talk with customers.

                                                                            

a)

A.  at

b)

B. on     

c)

C. to

d)

D. for

57.

You need other people to help carry out your business vision; this requires the ability ………… and influence others.

                                                              

a)

A. leading

b)

B. to lead

c)

C. lead

d)

D. leads

58.

When signing any contract, you must take ……….. to protect your rights and avoid any legal actions.

                                  

a)

A. precautions

b)

B. prescriptions

c)

C. preparations

d)

D. premature

59.

Learning ………… economic principles at an early age is one ideal way to strengthen our future economy.

                                                 

a)

A. intensive 

b)

B. sudden

c)

C. convenient

d)

D. accurate

60.

……….. smaller enterprises but also big business groups are facing a difficult task of preventing their corporate profitability from deteriorating further.

                                                            

a)

A. Only

b)

B. Not only

c)

C. Either

d)

D. Both

61.

Though Cozy Travel will prepare almost everything for the trip, customers are responsible …………. attaining proper travel documents before departure.

                                                                                

a)

A. for

b)

B. to

c)

C. in 

d)

D. with

62.

After the central bank ………… interest rates, mortgage applications dropped for the first time in three weeks.

                                                                   

a)

A. raised 

b)

B. over

c)

C. draw

d)

D. lifted

63.

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)

A. implicated  

b)

B. implicate    

c)

C. implications

d)

D. implicating

64.

Guests are asked to register at the front desk ________ entering the main lobby.

                                                                    

a)

A. upon

b)

B. about   

c)

C. in order to

d)

D. whoever

65.

Mr. Tomita was pleased that Ms. Arai was ______ to adjust her schedule at the last minute in order to revise the financial report.

                                                                        

a)

A. busy 

b)

B. willing

c)

C. changed

d)

D. timely

66.

________the search committee offers Doctor Rao the position of Professor of Sociology will depend on a vote of its members.

                                                                

a)

A. Whether

b)

B. After  

c)

C. Although

d)

D. Until

67.

It is widely believed by medical practitioners that a nutritious, well-balanced diet increases energy and _______.

                                                                                          

a)

A. alert

b)

B. alerts

c)

C. alerted

d)

D. alertness

68.

Management believes that stagnant sales of the Pondhopper luggage line is a result of the _______ advertising campaign that was launched last quarter.

                                                                   

a)

A. inadequate

b)

B. rare

c)

C. intended

d)

D. trained

69.

The number of visitors to the Hannaford Museum of History has _______ to exceed the goal set for this year.

                                                                                

a)

A. often

b)

B. always

c)

C. yet

d)

D. sometimes

70.

The MNS Railroad’s most _______ passenger route runs through the White Mountain region and the Still River valley.

                                                                  

a)

A. picture

b)

B. pictures

c)

C. picturing

d)

D. picturesque

71.

The store _______ charged Ms. Han’s credit card twice for the same purchase but quickly corrected its error.

                                                 

a)

A. uniformly

b)

B. potentially

c)

C. inadvertently

d)

D. functionally

72.

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)

A. involvement

b)

B. involves

c)

C. involving

d)

D. involved

73.

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)

A. temporarily 

b)

B. nearly

c)

C. fairly

d)

D. very

74.

This catalog provides …………. information about the materials including their publishers, main contents, languages used, price, and contact information. 

                                                               

a)

A. detailed

b)

B. devoted

c)

C. designed

d)

D. dependent

75.

Consumer rights groups argue that individuals should play a more direct role in ……… the costs of their own health care.

                                                       

a)

A. management 

b)

B. manager

c)

C. managing

d)

D. manage

76.

………… who are interested in touring the new plant should come to the lobby at noon.

                                                                                         

a)

A. Which 

b)

B. That

c)

C. They

d)

D. Those

77.

Many businesses will do …………… anything to gain an edge on the competition.

                                                                                 

a)

A. over

b)

B. more

c)

C.near 

d)

D. almost

78.

…………. business owners and managers think retention of good employees is based on compensation issues such as wage, salary levels and incentives.

                                                                 

a)

A. Almost

b)

B. Most of

c)

C. The most

d)

D Most

79.

The researchers have experimented with the materials to test their durability and ………….. to temperature changes.

                                                                       

a)

A. resisting

b)

B. resist

c)

C. resisted

d)

D resistance

80.

To expedite the processing of your loan application, send the requested information at your earliest ……….

                                                    

a)

A. likelihood

b)

B. probability

c)

C. requirement

d)

D. convenience

81.

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)

A. despite

b)

B. that

c)

C. as

d)

D. when

82.

Any department that has not turned in its ………….. monthly budget reports should submit them by the end of the week.

                                                                        

a)

A. revise

b)

B. revising

c)

C. revised

d)

D. revision

83.

The company decided to no longer ……… subscription fees to users who switch Internet service providers from another provider.

                                                                              

a)

A. face

b)

B. install

c)

C. charge

d)

D. insert

84.

According to a press release, the unemployment rate is the ………. in five years.

                                                                              

a)

A. low

b)

B. lower

c)

C. lowers

d)

D. lowest

85.

To get a refund for any defective …………. customers need to return it with a receipt within 30 days of purchase.

                                                     

a)

A.merchant

b)

B. merchandise

c)

C. merchants 

d)

D. merchandiser

86.

According to a recent report, the percentage of delayed and …………. flights increased from a year earlier.

                                                            

                                                                                      

a)

A. cancel

b)

B. canceled

c)

C. cancellation

d)

D. canceling

87.

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)

A. within

b)

B. by

c)

C. toward

d)

D. above

88.

Our special offer ……….. August 7 and is limited to Com Cable Video customers in serviceable areas only.

                                                              

a)

A. violates

b)

B. consolidates

c)

C. acquire

d)

D. expires

89.

10. The new-product development meeting will be held either in Room 402 ______ in Room 501.

                                                                                                     

a)

A. or 

b)

B. and

c)

C. not

d)

D. but

90.

The restaurant will ______ for two days later this month for remodeling.

                                                                                 

a)

A. hold

b)

B. build

c)

C. close

d)

D. invite

91.

The advertising budget is divided ______ among the three divisions in the marketing department.

                                                                                   

a)

A. equal

b)

B. equals

c)

C. equality

d)

D. equally

92.

Mr. Fullham’s investments in small start-up companies have doubled ______ value in just over five years.

                                                                                              

a)

A. they

b)

B. their

c)

C. them

d)

D. themselves

93.

Printer cartridges can be found in the supply cabinet______ the file folders.

                                                                                       

a)

A. at

b)

B. from

c)

C. with

d)

D. along

94.

Solar power is being heavily promoted as a clean and ______ source of energy.

                                                                      

a)

A. renew 

b)

B. renews

c)

C. renewal

d)

D. renewable

95.

Registrations for the next lecture series must be ______ by the end of this week.

                                                            

a)

A. belonged

b)

B. practiced 

c)

C. received 

d)

D. arrived

96.

Mr. Montrose’s ______ in his job search has resulted in employment offers from three companies.

                                                              

a)

A.persist

b)

B. persisted

c)

C. persistently

d)

D. persistence

97.

Ms. Vialobos has reported that the new mobile telephones are the lightest ______ to be purchased by the department.

                                                                               

a)

A. ever

b)

B. before

c)

C. quite

d)

D. well

98.

Orders ______ the weight limit are subject to additional shipping fees.

                                                              

a)

A. exceed

b)

B. exceeded

c)

C. exceeding

d)

D. excessive

99.

Mr. Wong will travel to the management seminar in Singapore on _______

                                                                                   

a)

A. he

b)

B. himself

c)

C. him

d)

D.  his own

100.

According to an informal survey, the sales goal set by the management team seems ________ to the most of the staff.

                                                                        

a)

A. realist

b)

B. realism

c)

C. realistic

d)

D. realistically

101.

Because the packaging machines ________ break down on the assembly line, factory officials have decided to replace them.

                                                               

a)

A. repeat

b)

B. repeatedly  

c)

C. repeated

d)

D. repetition

102.

Workers are ______ against entering the laboratory without protective clothing and masks.

                                                                

a)

A. cautious

b)

B. caution

c)

C. cautiously

d)

D. cautioned

103.

Ms. Gupta wishes to ______ the terms of her employment contract before signing it.

                                                                     

a)

A. deprive

b)

B. respond

c)

C. modify

d)

D. assure

104.

Highway 140 is not ______ by Exit 2A due to road construction.

                                                              

a)

A. occupied

b)

B. accessible

c)

C. exposed

d)

D. possible

105.

Mr. Thomas and Ms. Vasquez ______ to work together on the market research project.

                                                            

a)

A. assigned

b)

B. assigning

c)

C. will assign

d)

D. have been assigned

106.

Because of its ______ for outstanding customer service, Mei’s Hair Salon is the most popular business of its kind in the area.

                                                         

a)

A. approval

b)

B. estimation

c)

C. probability

d)

D. reputation

107.

Market researchers reported that customers were most impressed _________ the Vestra Coffeemaker’s delayed-start function.

                                                                                    

a)

A. by

b)

B. beyond

c)

C. for

d)

D. since

108.

By the time the magazine article on home security devices _________ on the newsstands, the pricing information was already outdated.

                                                             

a)

A. appears

b)

B. appeared

c)

C. will appear

d)

D. appearing

109.

After December 13 customers will be asked to place their orders online _______ use the mail order form.

                                                                     

a)

A. so as

b)

B. in case

c)

C. rather than

d)

D. provided that

110.

Bylar Corporate Furnishings is the _______ office-furniture vendor for several of the area's largest corporations.

                                                                 

a)

A. prefer

b)

B. preferred

c)

C. preference

d)

D. preferential

111.

Science Gadgets, Inc., supports every product it sells _______ and will gladly offer a refund for any purchase a customer is dissatisfied with.

                                            

a)

A. conclusively

b)

B.  factually

c)

C. unconditionally

d)

D. steadily

112.

A quarterly survey _______ by Car Trade magazine shows that customers prefer fuel- efficiency over size or price when purchasing a new automobile.

                                                             

a)

A. performed

b)

B. performs

c)

C.  had performed

d)

D.  to perform

113.

Ferrelli Steel has _________ in talks with Montag Fabrics to purchase part of its manufacturing business.

                                                               

a)

A.  involved

b)

B.  engaged

c)

C.  demonstrated

d)

D. maintained

114.

Patent laws guarantee that Halperin Engineering, Inc., has _______ rights to the technology it developed for robotic surgical devices.

                                                               

a)

A. responsible

b)

B. feasible

c)

C.  manufactured

d)

D. exclusive

115.

The Culver Award is given annually to an individual or organization that demonstrates _______ in the field of public transportation.

                                                                   

a)

A.  innovate

b)

B. innovation

c)

C. innovative 

d)

D. innovatively

116.

_______ its main competitor, the ergonomic chair offered by Well Designs is lightweight and comes in a variety of colors.

                                                            

a)

A. In contrast to

b)

B.  By way of

c)

C.  Instead of

d)

D. So as

117.

Several ________ have been made to the layout of Banham Library’s Web site.

                                                                  

a)

A. revisions

b)

B. processes

c)

C. consideration

d)

D. concepts