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Total questions: 172
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
Representatives from both groups ____ still expected to attend the conference.
is
are
has
was
2. What is _______your phone number?
A. you
B. your
C. yours
D. all are right
This is a private room where you can enjoy your meal without ---------- from other diners.
(A) coherence
(B) clearance
(C) adherence
(D) interference
When I complained about my room, the clerk was very ---------- and offered me an upgrade.
(A) apathetic
(B) alphabetic
(C) apologetic
(D) athletic
Although the plot was not very appealing, the movie was ---------- stunning.
(A) visually
(B) cordially
(C) radically
(D) eternally
The C.E.O. could not make up his mind which way to vote, so he decided to ----------.
(A) obtain
(B) abstain
(C) attain
(D) contain
The new safety reforms mean we may have to ---------- the number of first-aiders we train.
(A) regress
(B) repress
(C) repossess
(D) reassess
Because the meeting was so ----------, we ultimately managed to achieve very little.
(A) disoriented
(B) disorganized
(C) distracted
(D) disappointed
If you have ---------- the instruction manual, a copy can be downloaded from our website.
(A) misjudged
(B) misguided
(C) misplaced
(D) mistaken
Unfortunately, the handwriting was so poor that the letter was practically ----------.
(A) illegal
(B) illogical
(C) illegible
(D) illiterate
Transportation by truck has increased rapidly, despite the poor ---------- of the roads.
(A) condition
(B) competition
(C) cognition
(D) coalition
The total cost of rebranding the company has been ---------- to be as high as $120,000.
(A) celebrated
(B) estimated
(C) regulated
(D) dedicated
By the time the shareholders read the annual report, our sales ---------- by one-third.
(A) will fall
(B) will have fallen
(C) is falling
(D) had fallen
We felt excited about the trip to Mexico, as we had never ---------- to Latin America.
(A) been
(B) went
(C) gone
(D) to go
---------- sign for the package that arrived this morning?
(A) Have you
(B) Did you
(C) Were you
(D) Are you
After being discharged from the hospital, our president Mr. Liu ---------- taking a long break.
(A) will
(B) is going to
(C) will be
(D) will have
Exactly how long ---------- worked as a senior accounting clerk for this company?
(A) have you
(B) did you
(C) are you
(D) will you
The meeting ---------- at three o’clock, so we must hurry if we want to be there in time.
(A) starts
(B) started
(C) was starting
(D) has started
The new packaging machine we bought recently ---------- down three times already.
(A) was breaking
(B) had broken
(C) is breaking
(D) has broken
Carl apologizes for not being available when you called, but he ---------- an important client.
(A) had visited
(B) visited
(C) was visiting
(D) had been visiting
The service in the hotel restaurant was so bad that I ---------- to complain to the manager.
(A) am deciding
(B) decide
(C) decided
(D) was decided
As a company is committed to _______ good relationships with our customers, we offer you a 20% discount on all telephone order.
maintain
maintaining
maintained
maintenance
Andrew Baker suggested that an increase in monthly fee ______ applied on all lawn treatment and landscaping services.
be
being
is
to be
I look forward to ____ with you to discuss the ways my skills may best serve City Engineers.
meet
meeting
meets
met
Commuters _____ the highway should be prepared for heavy traffic jams.
using
use
used
uses
Visa applications are processed withing three days if _____ in person by the applicant.
submit
to submit
submitted
submitting
These directions are very ______ and need rewriting.
confusing
confused
confuse
confusion
The prospect of working in that company is so ____ to Keila.
overwhelming
overwhelmed
overwhelm
to overwhem
A survey ____ by a polling firm shows positive public responses to the city development plan.
conduct
to conduct
conducting
conducted
Since I am your long-term _______ customer, I hope you will give me complimentary coupons.
satisfying
satisfactory
satisfied
satisfaction
The report was completed __________ and submitted to the director.
A. efficient
B. efficiently
C. efficiency
D. inefficient
Our company values __________ in the workplace.
A. creative
B. creativity
C. create
D. creation
Almost half of the workers at the chemical plant have ---------- a mystery illness.
(A) come around to
(B) come up with
(C) come into
(D) come down with
Fire Department investigators will ---------- the cause of the fire that destroyed the factory.
(A) look up to
(B) look into
(C) look around
(D) look forward to
---------- all the engineers employed by the company have a master’s degree.
(A) Most
(B) The most
(C) Almost
(D) The majority
I do not think I have ---------- seen such a comprehensive report.
(A) yet
(B) ever
(C) still
(D) never
If Ms. Jones asks for a discount, tell her we ---------- knock 20 percent off for a quick sale.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) can
(D) ought to
The notebook was hidden ---------- all the papers on my desk.
(A) among
(B) about
(C) around
(D) along
We left several messages, but we did not receive ---------- reply from the client.
(A) no
(B) any
(C) some
(D) all
Tim has worked in Atlanta ---------- his company relocated there in 2010.
(A) while
(B) since
(C) even
(D) ever
Income levels are rising in the ___ and surrounding areas
family
world
company
city
Since we had a recent rate change, expect ___ next electricity bill to be slightly lower.
you
yours
yourself
your
10. If you are not satisfied with ---------- I have decided, then contact your area manager.
(A) what
(B) that
(C) which
(D) who
9. The bistro ---------- we had lunch last week has just been closed by health inspectors.
(A) where
(B) that
(C) which
(D) when
8. When the cold weather started the heating system failed, ---------- was very ill-timed.
(A) where
(B) that
(C) which
(D) what
7. To ---------- should I write if I want to file a formal complaint?
(A) which
(B) what
(C) who
(D) whom
6. I was very pleased by ---------- I saw during the tour of the factory.
(A) that
(B) whom
(C) what
(D) which
5. The room ---------- the training will take place is in B Wing, on the fourth floor.
(A) that
(B) where
(C) which
(D) what
4. The speaker ---------- presentation you really liked will be at the gala dinner this evening.
(A) whose
(B) that
(C) which
(D) who
3. What is the name of the hotel ---------- you recommended I stay at when visiting Tokyo?
(A) that
(B) what
(C) whose
(D) where
2. The kitchen staff ---------- work here are all agency staff on temporary contracts.
(A) whose
(B) which
(C) where
(D) who
1. The motion to increase pay, ---------- was passed unanimously, was widely praised.
(A) what
(B) which
(C) that
(D) where
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
Does anyone know who keeps using---------- parking space?
(A) me
(B) I
(C) mine
(D) my
Luckily, Mr. Bertram didn’t hurt ---------- when he fell from the ladder.
(A) his
(B) himself
(C) he
(D) him
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
Due to the horrendous weather, the ---------- was made to postpone the meeting.
consequence
verdict
result
decision
May I be the first to congratulate you on your ----------- to the Steering Committee?
ejection
election
exception
extension
The delegates were disappointed that the hotel was ----------- a long way from the conference.
so
very
such
too
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
A confirmation e-mail will be sent to your registered address -------- we have received your order
since
during
once
above
-------- of all the company’s interns include restocking their office’s printers with paper and toner.
Obligations
Allowance
Procedures
Donations
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
Efforts to sell government-owned corporations have been ____ successful so far, and the privatization effort is moving ahead
moderate
moderator
moderating
moderately
The room will be held for you until 4 p.m if you have a ........... reservation.
determined
confirmed
concluded
decided
Please do not contact me over the weekend unless it is absolutely ----------
necessary
general
legal
repeated
An immediate --------- to a customer inquiry is essential unless it needs to be forwarded to a technical representative
management
reply
phase
estimate
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
The new chairman was ---------- offered a salary in excess of $1 million.
(A) reportedly
(B) reported
(C) reporting
(D) reporter
HM Construction has proved itself as the most ---------- company we have ever worked with.
(A) dependable
(B) dependent
(C) depending
(D) dependably
According to our senior advisors, this investment presents no serious ---------- risk.
(A) finances
(B) financial
(C) financially
(D) financier
Despite the cost, management agreed with the ---------- to replace laptops with tablets.
(A) suggestive
(B) suggesting
(C) suggestion
(D) suggested
The decision not to approve the airport expansion was purely a ---------- one.
(A) politics
(B) politician
(C) politically
(D) political
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
The flowers are kept in a greenhouse because they are -------- to fluctuations in temperature
threatened
vulnerable
feeble
limited
A government grant was given to the Arlene Theater to improve the -------- of its facility for people in wheelchairs
accessible
accessibility
accessed
accessibly
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
--------- 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
The next work of art for sale --------- one of the finest paintings ever exhibited at the Cole Morton Museum
has considered
is considered
is considering
considered
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
