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Worksheetspractice part 5
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When Matt finishes lunch, can you ask ----------to see me in my office, please?
(A) he
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself
Fortunately, everyone knew that ---------- was very busy, so I was not disturbed all day.
(A) me
(B) myself
(C) I
(D) mine
I wanted to speak to Julie before she went on vacation, but I missed ----------.
(A) hers
(B) herself
(C) her
(D) she
Don’t you ever ask ---------- what happens to all the personal information we give online?
(A) yourself
(B) yours
(C) you
(D) your
DRG Engineering is known for ---------- high standards of customer service.
(A) it
(B) it’s
(C) its
(D) itself
Who gave ---------- permission to enter this office and download all those files?
(A) your
(B) yourself
(C) yours
(D) you
Visitors are asked to safeguard any jewelry and other valuables in ---------- possession.
(A) their
(B) theirs
(C) they
(D) them
As Quality Controller, Tina felt that the responsibility for the fault was ----------.
(A) hers
(B) her
(C) herself
(D) she
Luckily, Mr. Bertram didn’t hurt ---------- when he fell from the ladder.
(A) his
(B) himself
(C) he
(D) him
Does anyone know who keeps using---------- parking space?
(A) me
(B) I
(C) mine
(D) my
Of all the applicants for the post, Mrs. Walters seems to be by far the strongest ----------.
(A) candidacy
(B) candidate
(C) candidature
(D) candidates
There are many technical reports ---------- each stage in the development of this turbine.
(A) documents
(B) documented
(C) documentary
(D) documenting
These chemicals are highly toxic, so anyone handling them must be closely ----------.
(A) supervision
(B) supervisor
(C) supervised
(D) supervises
Ms. Ishihara is the most ---------- and hard-working employee in the section.
(A) efficient
(B) efficiently
(C) efficiency
(D) efficacy
As for shipping the goods to Australia, we do not have a ---------- international carrier.
(A) preference
(B) preferred
(C) preferably
(D) prefer
According to our senior advisors, this investment presents no serious ---------- risk.
(A) finances
(B) financial
(C) financially
(D) financier
The new chairman was ---------- offered a salary in excess of $1 million.
(A) reportedly
(B) reported
(C) reporting
(D) reporter
The decision not to approve the airport expansion was purely a ---------- one.
(A) politics
(B) politician
(C) politically
(D) political
Despite the cost, management agreed with the ---------- to replace laptops with tablets.
(A) suggestive
(B) suggesting
(C) suggestion
(D) suggested
HM Construction has proved itself as the most ---------- company we have ever worked with.
(A) dependable
(B) dependent
(C) depending
(D) dependably
City roads -------- with barricades will be open to the public right after the marathon race.
to block
that block
blocked
were blocked
Guests of people staying at the Willow Inn should visit the front desk to -------- a short-term parking pass
obtain
attach
reach
gather
A pump system will be installed in the basement to get rid of -------- water that may collect through the rainy season
excess
valid
adequate
distilled
Lecture attendees may stay late after the talk to -------- research methods with the guest speaker.
focus
dictate
discuss
fund
Even regular visitors could --------recognize the hotel's lobby after it had been renovated.
scarce
scarcer
scarcest
scarcely
The spokesperson -------- with brief answers at the press conference yesterday
is responding
responds
responded
to respond
Bryce Co. has announced its plans to decrease its waste production -------- until it meets the new government standard
supportively
voluntarily
incrementally
alternatively
So far, the commercial property on Marshal Street is the only one -------- to accommodate our needs.
tentative
excessive
adequate
provisional
Although she was hired at Jordan Corporation just six months ago, Ms.Bishop -------- got the promotion to store
manager.
whomever
nevertheless
while
additionally
-------- in the office, Mr. Bae is now serving as a full-time programmer who works remotely from his home
Fewer
Together
Rarely
Close
Last semester, Darcey University -------- six-month intensive foreign language courses for students who were interested
in studying abroad.
instituted
demonstrated
applied
identified
The finance analyst concluded that the business venture was a success -------- a well-planned budget.
totally
thanks to
even though
as long as
The construction of a new public art gallery was a major -------- in increasing tourism
report
duty
choice
factor
Ms. Saunders will take over the responsibility of keeping the account information ---------.
confide
confidential
confidentially
confiding
Any applications submitted after the deadline are not -------- for financial aids for prospective students.
consider
considering
considered
considers
-------- the rise of obese children, many public schools have discontinued offering soft drinks
Ahead of
Due to
Prior to
Along with
The city council members of Schenectady are -------- several proposals for a new city beautification project.
review
reviews
reviewing
reviewed
-------- of all the company’s interns include restocking their office’s printers with paper and toner.
Obligations
Allowance
Procedures
Donations
The new mobile app enables motorists to -------- vacant parking spaces near Central Stadium.
locating
location
locate
located
A confirmation e-mail will be sent to your registered address -------- we have received your order
since
during
once
above
The Bridge Cinema De Lux has ushers who will ____ patrons to their seats if necessary
book
visit
escort
reserve
_____ The holiday shopping season approaches, police ask shoppers to avoid leaving valuable items in vehicles.
So that
As
Besides
Due to
After 50 years in business, Quick Star Shipping ____ tries to provide on-time delivery service, which its customers can rely on
soon
still
later
once
Guests must show the invitation …………….received at the entrance to be escorted to their seats
their
them
they
theirs
The board warned us that they were planning to close our division,.......we figured out a way to convince them that we were vital to the organization
which
lastly
yet
finally
The boarding pass is available from ___the check-in counter or the self-service machines
either
neither
both
not only
We are in the process of……. our international market share by establishing branch offices in 12 different countries
including
inclining
exhibiting
expanding
The CBC has new guidelines that require each employee to get a supervisor's____before ordering any office supplies
admission
permission
commission
intermission
To fulfill our customers' needs and to increase ____ product quality we've bought a new cutting device.
our
ours
us
ourselves
The office manager is -------for supporting staff members and ensuring that their work is done efficiently
responsibility
responsibilities
responsible
responsibly
Marketers must avoid ......... promises they can’t keep while they demonstrate the quality of their product or service
make
making
made
to make
If, for any reason, you are not going to make your ______ travel plans, please call us at 0988919388 (Mr Tú)
scheduling
scheduler
scheduled
schedule
...........users with clear directions on how to use the website, you can cut back on technical service inquiry calls
By providing
By provision
To provide
As provided
Four of the five designs that were done by Harry & Steier were rejected, but the client is seriously considering…….
each other
other
the other
one another
Residents of the city have ____ to the nearby mountains, creeks and beaches, as well as a wide range of educational and cultural facilities.
availability
exercise
donation
access
The board of directors was ……… that the cost estimates were realistic
doubt
doubtful
doubted
doubts
The Silo House Restaurant will also be open this weekend, but anyone wanting to eat there should make _____ to ensure a seat
reserving
reservations
reserve
reserved
The room will be held for you until 4 p.m if you have a ........... reservation.
determined
confirmed
concluded
decided
Efforts to sell government-owned corporations have been ____ successful so far, and the privatization effort is moving ahead
moderate
moderator
moderating
moderately
This booklet introduces you to a compact digital SLR camera, which is ideal for beginning ____ and amateurs.
photographs
photography
photographic
photographers
One of the most important ----------- in this job to liaise with costomers and accurately identify their requirements.
occupations
parts
roles
functions
Please do not ------------ to get in touch with either my colleagues or me if you have any further queries.
hesitate
to hesitate
hesitating
hesitation
We can resolve the issues confronting us only by working ------------ together to ensure further progress.
generally
virtually
closely
strictly
Mr. Garstang announced that the construction work was expected to be ------------ in the early spring.
completed
completion
completes
completing
------------ the high cost of replacing the machinery in the assembly plant, management felt there was no alternative.
Moreover
However
Despite
Besides
In the ten years that the company has been trading, we have ----------- an excellent reputation for both quality and customer service.
gained
granted
proved
prospered
Dr. Cheng will not be here until tomorrow, so you ----------- have to worry about the presentation yet.
do not
could not
cannot
must not
Technicians employed in the aerospace industry tend to be ----------- skilled and very well qualified.
highly
greatly
wholly
vastly
Do you have any idea when you get around ----------- reviewing our application for a building permit?
to
at
in
about
Could you tell Sue Haig that if we ----------- the delivery by noon we will cancel the order?
will not have received
do not receive
were not receiving
had not received
Is this the candidate ------------ resume you forwarded to me in an e-mail?
who
whom
whose
which
I am ---------- informed that GXL Engineering will soon announce an expansion into Europe.
reliable
relying
reliably
reliant
The delegates were disappointed that the hotel was ----------- a long way from the conference.
so
very
such
too
May I be the first to congratulate you on your ----------- to the Steering Committee?
ejection
election
exception
extension
Due to the horrendous weather, the ---------- was made to postpone the meeting.
consequence
verdict
result
decision
Our accounting software can track invoices, payments, --------- debt in multiple currencies
and
but
nor
also
Mr. June consistently offers an --------- view during the team’s weekly meetings.
analysis
analyze
analytic
analytically
The Nikko Hotel is --------- located within five minutes’ walk of the subway station
convenient
convenience
conveniently
conveniences
Ms. Waddill provided a few members of her department with an --------- covering the key points of the CEO's speech.
objection
expansion
overview
experience
Upon his retirement, Mr. Ross was highly commended for his vital contributions during the company's --------- years
formed
formation
formative
form
Everyone at Hammond Construction, Inc. was surprised to find out that the year's greatest cost saving measure was --------- by an intern.
attracted
reserved
continued
suggested
--------- who still wish to submit applications after the deadline must pay a $45 late fee in order to be considered
Anyone
Those
Though
Seldom
After --------- to build a new home in Victoria, Mr. Redmond hired an interior designer to assist him with decorating the
house
decide
decides
decided
deciding
As the argument raised at the last meeting was on a --------- point, it did not affect the proposal's overall plan
defensive
creative
minor
critical
Mansfield Chemical built an extension that --------- additional space for the newly purchased machinery.
will have furnished
would furnish
had furnished
to furnish
BelTrax has --------- ranked as one of the top providers of marketing research since its foundation seven years ago.
conveniently
temporarily
consistently
wistfully
The human resources department is --------- pressure to find a replacement for the senior accountant
within
through
under
among
Ms. Johnson --------- a feasible solution to the customer's network problem.
came up with
dropped by
looked in on
When it comes to Colin’s ability to finish the project on time, his manager has no ----------.
doubts
doubtful
doubtfully
doubtless
All employee timesheets must be submitted --------- the 3rd working day of the month at the latest
by
toward
within
upon
Guests, including children, must have a --------- ticket with them at all times and show it upon request
validate
valid
validation
validly
Our latest product offerings --------- either on our Website or at local retail stores
can find
can be found
is found
found
Please do not contact me over the weekend unless it is absolutely ----------
necessary
general
legal
repeated
The team has developed into a --------- experienced group of individuals who deliver exceptional customer service.
loyally
densely
closely
highly
An immediate --------- to a customer inquiry is essential unless it needs to be forwarded to a technical representative
management
reply
phase
estimate
Next week, the safety inspector will examine the factory for the third time -------- the discovery of the mechanical problem.
around
since
until
below
Several board members were not -------- convinced that funding for the project is necessary.
occasionally
preferably
equally
completely
The writing styles of the two authors are -------- similar, so people often confuse them.
broaden
broad
broadly
broadness
In the manager’s --------, the assistant manager will create the weekly schedule and handle all customer complaints.
absence
ability
possession
instance
-------- the next three days, the abandoned lot on Carrson Street will be transformed into a beautiful garden
Sustaining
Toward
Over
Given
-------- a board member, Ms. Lessing is eligible to vote on a number of issues that affect the corporation
On
At
To
As
Plympton Freight’s trucks carry heavy ----- --- across the country.
loader
load
loaded
loads
Our customer call center used to be in Wichita, but last year we -------- it to India, where costs are much lower.
substituted
allocated
outsourced
allotted
There are signs -------- that the government has softened its stance on the imposition of Goods and Services Tax
indicated
indicative
indicate
indicating
Workers at Dalston Industries will get a pay raise next month, -------- the firm’s sales targets are met.
consequently
on behalf of
assuming that
afterwards
The breakdown in our computer network led to serious delay in the -------- of Internet orders.
process
processing
processes
processed
Hotel employees are reminded to be --------- and courteous, especially to first-time guests.
friend
friends
friendly
friendship
People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great deal better under more ----- circumstances
favorable
favorably
favorite
favor
The majority of the contract --------- that took place during the year were handled by lawyers from a local law firm.
negotiate
negotiations
negotiable
negotiator
Midnight Blue is the best-selling laundry detergent -------- families with young children
unlike
among
along
into
A government grant was given to the Arlene Theater to improve the -------- of its facility for people in wheelchairs
accessible
accessibility
accessed
accessibly
The flowers are kept in a greenhouse because they are -------- to fluctuations in temperature
threatened
vulnerable
feeble
limited
The front desk employee at Marlin Hotel strive to respond to guests' requests in a timely fashion, ----- they need
anybody
everyone
whatever
however
-------- the poor weather, very few people turned up for the gallery's auction supporting local painters and sculptors.
As long as
Due to
Given that
Even if
The opening of public library in the small community of Yorktown was made -------- by financial support from residents
generous
famous
possible
evident
________ seeking a position at Tulare Designs must submit a portfolio of previous work.
Whenever
Other
Fewer
Anyone
The company started to recognize the increasing ______ of using resources responsibly.
importance
more important
importantly
important
The governmental department used to provide financial aid, but now it offers ______ services only.
legal
legalize
legally
legalizes
_________ an ankle injury, the baseball player participated in the last game of the season.
Whether
Even if
In spite of
Given that
Mr. Ross, ________ is repainting the interior of the lobby, was recommended by a friend of the building manager.
himself
who
he
which
The sprinklers for the lawn's irrigation system are _______ controlled.
mechanically
mechanic
mechanism
mechanical
For optimal safety on the road, avoid _________ the view of the rear window and side-view mirrors.
obstructs
obstructed
obstruction
obstructing
_________ Mr. Williams addressed the audience, he showed a brief video about the engine he had designed.
Then
So that
Whereas
Before
The company ______ lowered its prices to outsell its competitors and attract more customers.
strategy
strategically
strategies
strategic
During the peak season, it is _______ to hire additional workers for the weekend shifts.
necessarily
necessitate
necessary
necessity
The store's manager plans to put the new merchandise on display ______ to promote the line of fall fashions.
very
that
still
soon
We would like to discuss this problem honestly and ______ at the next staff meeting.
tiredly
rarely
openly
highly
The building owner purchased the property _______ three months ago, but she has already spent a great deal of money on renovations.
yet
few
just
still
The figures that accompany the financial statement should be _______ to the spending category.
relevance
relevantly
more relevantly
relevant
The artists sent _______ best pieces to the gallery to be reviewed by the owner.
him
himself
his
he
Participants in the walking tour should gather _______ 533 Bates Road on Saturday morning.
with
at
like
among
The free clinic was founded by a group of doctors to give _____ for various medical conditions.
treat
treated
treatment
treating
The contractor had a fifteen-percent ______ in his business after advertising in the local newspaper.
experience
growth
incentive
formula
Ms. Morgan recruited the individuals that the company ______ for the next three months.
will employ
to employ
has been employed
employ
When filling out the order form, please ________ your address clearly to prevent delays.
fix
send
write
direct
Reginald Rentals --------- Opened a branch in Sacramento, and after a very short time the new location became profitable.
hardly
recently
habitually
potentially
The goal of the program is to make health services readily available to those in both rural and urban ----------.
purposes
settings
monuments
monuments
Dr. Boyle does not generally see any patients …………. appointments, except for cases of emergency
beside
without
without
without
This diet program assists and encourages -------- to lead a healthy lifestyle.
your
yours
you
yourselves
Our company conducts employee performance reviews ----------, during which employees can speak openly with their supervisors.
highly
boldly
clearly
annually
Access to River Road has been restricted -------- heavy rain and flood warnings
though
wherever
because of
such as
All buyers from Richard's Auto Dealership can have their cars -------- inspected based on their maintenance schedules
regular
regularity
regulation
regularly
All events at Bedford Festivals are subject to change without prior ---------
notice
belief
need
report
Online electronic retailers usually offer 36-month, interest-free --------- plans to budget-conscious consumers.
wholesale
installment
discount
trade
Mr. Turner’s broker recommend that he --------- in secured bonds in times of financial instability
invested
investing
to invest
invest
Reginald Rentals --------- opened a branch in Sacramento, and after a very short time the new location became profitable.
hardly
recently
habitually
potentially
Psychologists conducted an --------- study about the negative effects of video games on young children.
extent
extensive
extensively
extend
First Bonneville Bank --------- 35 branches of CPG Financial Trust for $90 million, strengthening its presence in the region
explained
canceled
acquired
committed
--------- having television stations across the state, the American Media Corporation owns several magazines and newspapers
Besides
Rather
Among
Along
The tenor received widespread --------- for his superb performances at the annual opera festival
criticism
persuasion
deliberation
recognition
--------- at the Latipa Film Festival increased by nearly 30 percent this year thanks to an online marketing campaign
Attend
Attendee
Attendant
Attendance
Monthly wages are paid on the first day of each month --------- travel expenses are reimbursed on a weekly basis
whereas
likewise
whether
in case
All employees need a written --------- from the manager to ‘access the office during off-hours
permit
permissive
permits
permission
The office was relocated to a place ---------visitors would benefit from good transportation connections.
its
why
that
where
Stafford e-mailed the clients to ask --------- there is a train station near their office.
so
about
whether
of
Mr. Chandling will cover any time-sensitive work ----- Mr. Tan is on vacation.
along
behides
while
then
Tourists praise Navala City's its world-class beaches -------- its historical attractions.
as well as
yet
so that
when
The Golubovich House will be open ----- a special living- history program on Sunday.
from
around
for
by
Customers ----- wish to return a defective item may do so within twenty days of the date of purchase.
whose
who
which
whichever
An ---- to renovate the old factory was submitted to the city council
application
establishment
experience
accomplishment
Many businesses promote traffic carpooling -------------congestion
is prevented
prevent
to prevent
prevented
Although the parts are made in China, the ----- of Jamy bicycles is done in Canada.
vision
meeting
approach
assembly
Viewing the beautiful landscape outside her door -------- inspires Elia Colao to paint.
continually
continue
continual
continued
Last month we received numerous-----------comments from customers on our blog.
eventual
probable
close
positive
Talk-Talk Cell Phone Company will soon be merging with its main ----.
competitor
competing
competitive
competitively
Ellis designed one of the most ---- marketing campaigns the department had seen.
create
creation
creative
creatively
Use coupon code SAVE20 to purchase---------perfume or được cologne for 20 percent off.
any
few
single
many
Ms. Hu will check the storage closet before she -----------more office supplies.
contains
orders
writes
copies
The event planner determined that Tuesday's forum will require ---- chairs.
addition
additions
additional
additionally
