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Construction crews have torn up the town's main road ------- find that the underground water system is in the way of their plans.
so as
only to
even though
in order that
The deadline for this month's articles for Fame Magazine has been ------- to August 30.
opened
extended
finished
progressed
In the case of flight delays or ------- unexpected changes in schedules, the meeting will be moved to a more suitable time.
others
another
any other
one another
Increasing ------- in the technology industries in Asia will force companies to recruit more qualified candidates.
challenge
opponent
encounter
competition
A recall on the XS model engine was announced after the factory received ------- that smoke appeared after only two or three hours of driving.
complains
complained
complaints
complainer
Kevin Cruiser has been promoted to assistant manager of production ------- his long record of hard work and dedication to the company.
up to
furthermore
because of
given that
We at Kitchen Supplies guarantee that orders will be delivered ------- three weeks time.
within
sometime
Cnearby
Dduring
Floor personnel should not sign out from their shift ------- all of the shelves are adequately stocked.
except
until
soon
earlier
For the graphic designer position, we need an applicant with both educational and professional qualifications who seeks to partake in a business from its -------.
cause
solution
inception
growth
Prior to takeoff, flight personnel have to make sure that ------- of the passengers has fastened their seat belt and is sitting in an upright position.
every
all
much
each
Four of the hotel's executive suites have been ------- for traveling diplomats who are on overseas assignments.
placed
reserved
collected
remained
Business consultant Laura Freeman was ------- available to advise our administrative team during the merger negotiations with KEMP Steel.
continue
continuity
continuous
continuously
Opening our branch office in one of the less crowded areas of the city would be more beneficial for our employees and less costly ------- moving downtown.
while
but
than
and
IKO Home has revealed a brand new line of furniture specially designed for college students who ------- in small dormitories.
reside
resident
residing
residence
Shoppers can save up to sixty percent ------- ordering their HomeCare Rice Cooker through the catalogue before January.
at
as
by
in
To be ------- for the corporate shareholder's program, you must have been working here for at least three consecutive years.
eligible
considerate
available
partial
Our senior advisor joined the company last year and transformed us ------- a local distributor to a worldwide enterprise.
from
about
toward
even
The customer on hold on line two has questions ------- our cancellation and refund policies.
between
onto
next
regarding
Please remind the presenters that the ------- of the talk should not exceed the 45-minute time limit.
instant
length
attention
specification
Because of high consumer demand for organic products, we have to produce them
------- than ever before
so fast
fast
faster
too fast
Fabric Masters sells a variety ------- premium cotton shirts to more than 35 companies located internationally.
across
into
of
in
Excel Energy Corporation's new online training program has ------- features and forum discussions for trainees.
interactive
symptomatic
conclusive
broken
It is ------- urgent nor essential for Quality Brand Inc. to update its internal network at this time.
neither
nevertheless
therefore
if
Staff members are required to follow the ------- regulation as written in the employee manual unless otherwise indicated by their supervisors.
distant
current
confident
alive
For more ------- about this month's special bargains, contact one of our customer representatives at 555-5258.
detail
details
detailed
detailing
When picking up your rental car, make sure to inspect the vehicle ------- for pre-existing damages.
strongly
firmly
extremely
thoroughly
Students enrolled as full-time can fully ------- in the university extracurricular clubs.
participate
participant
participating
had participated
Any visitors to the production facilities must ------- a security pass from the information desk at the front entrance.
allow
achieve
obtain
remind
Despite it being his first time in an authority position, Mark led the project remarkably -------.
partly
even
yet
well
All ------- for time off must go through the Human Resources Department first.
request
requests
requested
requesting
Employees of Rison Technologies are encouraged to take advantage of company ------- such as the health center free of cost.
products
procedures
facilities
guidelines
A number of new programmers will start on Monday, so please address them ------- to make them feel part of the team.
personally
essentially
exceptionally
commonly
All operators of heavy machinery at Steel Inc. are required to follow the safety regulations listed on the wall ------- each work station.
of
with
from
beside
The success of Unique Furniture is ------- on the integrity, work ethic, and attitude of its sales team.
depend
dependable
dependence
dependent
Some ------- contained in the magazine may not be in stock at the warehouse.
refunds
retailers
advertising
merchandise
------- it is a confidential project, staff are requested to use passwords to protect documents from competitors.
However
Because
Despite
Therefore
With his impressive communication skills, Daniel has shown ------- to be a competent public relations officer.
he
his
him
himself
Following weeks of -------, the three major companies in the city's Jewelry Industry have agreed to meet for talks on product inflation rates.
specialty
negotiations
composition
priorities
One of the ------- of the researchers at Stanley Pharmaceuticals is to check for the accurate labeling of all bottles of medicine.
responsible
responsibility
responsibilities
responsibly
For traveler's convenience, a ticketing agent is ------- in the main terminal 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
eligible
considerable
available
probable
Our corporation ------- employees an additional day of leave for every weekend training workshop they attend.
grants
donates
requires
retrieves
Make sure to call Dan Lytle in marketing department ------- you finish the sales report this week.
instead of
as well as
on the other hand
as soon as
Any of the customer service agents at Cellular World can help you decide ------- phone plan best suits your personal needs.
which
that
how
where
The chefs at Eatery 121 were ------- to be rated the top restaurant in town for a third consecutive year.
creative
pleased
steady
convenient
It is ------- to contact tech support if you experience any problems logging into your account.
advisable
advisory
advisedly
advise
It is ------- to contact tech support if you experience any problems logging into your account.
advisable
advisory
advisedly
advise
Thanks to detailed -------, the relocation of the office will only take a day to complete.
plan
planner
planning
planned
The price of the training seminar ------- all workshops and lectures for the weekend.
wraps
guards
covers
spreads
Due to routine maintenance on the server, access to online accounts will not be available ------- the next thirty minutes.
for
as
when
greatly
The idea to target younger consumers in the new advertisements was ------- own rather than Mr. Kornfield's.
she
her
hers
herself
National safety regulation states that safety helmets and gloves must ------- be worn at construction sites.
nearly
strongly
always
almost
Vacation requests have to be filled out ------- and turned in to your immediate supervisor at least two weeks in advance.
complete
completes
completing
completely
After a marginal decrease in profits last year, the president has been spending more ------- at the office reviewing accounting reports.
time
need
idea
cause
Bottom Line Consulting sends agents to corporations that need to train employees to use time more -------.
efficient
efficiently
efficiency
efficiencies
Janice Green announced retirement ------- more than twenty years of managing the sales department.
within
in
after
along
The lecture last week was especially ------- to the public relations team because it outlined the company's position on environmental responsibility.
exact
cooperate
capable
useful
Online Banking ------- customers to make wire transfers, pay off their debts, and apply for credit increases from the convenience of their homes.
allows
allowable
allowance
allowing
Either the secretary ------- the manager's assistant will be on hand to answer questions.
unless
and
then
or
Before Jeff and Alex were transferred to the design team, both of ------- had been working in the marketing division.
they
their
them
themselves
MediCare Insurance will be ------- complimentary physical exams to all workshop participants.
choosing
providing
meeting
replying
The ability to program in both C and FORTRAN would be ------- for this position.
an asset
a salary
a manager
an employee
Instead of playing safe with its repertoire, City Opera has continued to ------- risks.
do
take
have
get
Indirect employment adds nearly 15,000 more jobs to those ------- by foreign companies in the state.
used
moved
worked
provided
------- the change in management, losses, in terms of quarterly net profit, have fallen dramatically.
If
By
Since
Because
The market chain claims that it ------- some 5,000 new products to its shelves annually.
adds
hires
sells
replaces
The city has a history of ------- first-rate sporting events.
hosting
beating
grading
visiting
On Wednesday, the company announced layoffs that will affect nearly 7 percent of its 8,700 ------- worldwide.
awards
stories
catalogs
employees
The Crossroads Shopping Plaza has had a 30 percent ------- rate for the past two years.
store
price
credit
vacancy
Vancouver-based M-Corp has pledged $5 million to help create ------- for the assembly of the aircraft.
pilot
machine
software
workforce
The ------- new pipeline would transport 300,000 barrels of oil per day.
propose
proposed
proposal
proposing
Two-thirds of the university’s incoming ------- class is from out of state.
grade
tuition
freshman
graduated
The restaurant will be closed ------- the health code violations are addressed.
for
until
during
through
Upon opening, confirm contents of this box ------- the enclosed parts list.
upon
within
toward
against
Use of third-party accessories with this product will ------- the warranty.
void
destroy
disable
validate
The bank returned the ------- because it lacked an authorizing signature.
cash
check
coins
money
The documents have been ------- by a failure to maintain proper storage conditions.
sent
ruined
ordered
discounted
The contract states that we retain ------- of the architect’s plans.
priority
building
ownership
application
The court decided that the advertisement does not ------- our products.
mistake
misapply
misfortune
misrepresent
This product is shipped in 10-gallon -------.
drums
boats
supply
postage
The price of copper reached an all-time ------- last week.
top
record
output
mining
We are interested in becoming the North American ------- for your products, and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss this in detail.
represent
represents
to represent
representative
------- January 1st, trash will be collected on Tuesdays.
Begin
Began
Begins
Beginning
Thursday’s ------- of Tim Reynolds as CEO ends Seybol Inc.’s seven-month search for a top executive.
appointed
to appoint
appointing
appointment
For more information, ------- our website www.bigbusiness.com.
look
show
check
offer
It is hoped that the new packaging will be more ------- to prospective purchasers.
strong
colorful
appealing
different
Critics of the plan fear the new regulations will be impossible to ------.
advise
enforce
increase
persuade
One percent of the cost of construction has been ------- to the purchase of artworks for the lobby.
divided
suggested
allocated
decorated
All visitors must report to ------- on arrival.
secure
secured
secures
security
Attendance at the meeting on the 25th is ------.
attended
mandatory
interested
requesting
Payment should be sent by bank ------- in dollars.
draft
money
cashier
transport
The sales representative suggested an initial meeting to discuss the proposal as soon as the beta product is ready, ______ that might be.
no matter
which
whenever
what
In order to compete for a shrinking pool of qualified programmers, companies that are ______ conservative are now offering flextime and work-from-home options.
sometimes
always
infrequently
otherwise
______ all forms of advertising, research shows that direct mail reaches the greatest number of people at the lowest cost.
Through
In
Between
Of
Most shareholders still fail ______ both the immediate impacts and future implications of corporate mergers and takeover bids.
understood
understanding
to understand
have understood
All international orders are ______ via Global Express Mail within five to ten business days.
spent
enrolled
collected
delivered
Ms. Benihana is knowledgeable in several disciplines, but especially biomedical engineering is her area of ______.
expert
expertise
experts
expertness
The meteorologist on Channel 2 said that he was ______ certain that the cold front will result in snow tomorrow.
reasoning
reason
reasonable
reasonably
In a 20-minute address to computer science students, the CEO of Electro-lite discussed the availability of technology jobs in today's job ______.
market
maximum
document
department
Human resources workers serve a vital ______ in screening qualified candidates for the company's managerial positions.
play
function
skill
piece
The CEO of Star Records announced plans for aggressive expansion, saying the company will purchase ______ new properties in the next two years.
many
little
much
any
Since Dawson Creek Fashion was late getting its new styles on the market, there was not ______ opportunity to meet pre-Christmas sales projections.
many
little
much
big
Sales of new homes this month are down 2% from last month, ______ 6% from a year ago.
too
and
as well
along with
Kindly ______ your colleagues to tip the waitress at least 15 percent.
remind
remember
order
command
The personnel department requires that all ______ be interviewed at least three times before a hiring decision is made.
applications
applicants
appliances
applicator
Alanis bought renter's insurance to ______ her personal belongings while living in an apartment.
protect
protector
protection
protective
The Healthcare community was shocked ______ Ricardo Peter's resignation after only one year as president of Healthcorps.
in
up
of
by
Be informed that this medication is for temporary relief of symptoms, and is not intended ______ your annual immunization shot.
replaced
replace
to replace
replacing
The Holden Complex ______ has vacancies despite its high rent, inconvenient location and large annual maintenance fee.
unusually
rarely
frequently
assuredly
Changes in American eating ______ over the last twenty years are blamed for a variety of health problems.
meals
habits
dishes
restaurants
Economists predict a ______ in housing prices due to the recent reduction in unemployment.
Economists predict a ______ in housing prices due to the recent reduction in unemployment.
growth
rise
lift
After carefully ______ the bid packages from each vendor, we have decided to award the contract to Thomas Cullen.
considered
considering
considerate
consideration
The new computer chips will ______ be delayed because the hurricane on the East Coast has disrupted air traffic.
probability
probably
probable
probe
Mocha Monkeys Coffee ______ very quickly because of its cheap prices and unique drinks.
expands
are expanding
is expanding
to expand
_____ Daily Dogs targets its advertising campaign to pet owners, it could be headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Until
Unless
Whereas
Except
Sam's Steakhouse is ______ better than famous national chains with larger advertising budgets.
argue
arguing
argument
arguably
Fair Oaks Transit trains were back on schedule Monday after a mudslide disrupted last Friday morning's ______.
section
commute
tracking
beginning
Ever since the drivers' strike started, citywide buses have been ______ running thirty minutes to one hour late.
finally
constantly
concurrently
very
We need to get ______ paperwork from him before the end of the fiscal year.
him
himself
he
his
An increase in a nation's rate of savings ultimately ______ to lower interest rates for business and consumer loans.
lead
leads
leader
leading
In the past three years, our marketing manager ______ to Europe, Australia, Brazil and Thailand.
had gone
has been
gone
went
______ CDF Inc. stood to make a larger profit by selling its aging Texas plant to rival Albacore Inc., it decided instead to sell for less to the relative new-comer Telebrite, to help cement a strategic partnership aimed at checking Albacore's dominance.
Because
Although
As long as
Rather than
Most of the country's ______ engages in agricultural activities of one sort or another.
land
nation
garden
population
Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______.
methods
policies
reactions
behaviors
About 40% of patients ______ come to the Dearfield Emergency Room have only minor injuries.
who
whom
whose
whose are
Unfortunately, the New York office has failed ______ its sales goals in each of the last three quarters.
achieves
to achieve
achievement
the achievements
The e-mail server will be down ______ between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday so that we can upgrade the software.
permanently
immediately
temporarily
successfully
The agenda for Thursday's meeting ______ include new product development.
not
was not
has not
does not
LinTex CEO Jason Reeves ______ abruptly this afternoon, and the company did not offer an explanation for his sudden departure.
promoted
resigned
descended
accounted
Portable, affordable, and stylish: personal listening devices have never been a more popular ______.
area
gift
show
music
The Museum of Natural History and Industry in Tanner, OH receives more than 40,000 ______ each month.
visit
visited
visitors
visiting
The European Commerce Authority is seeking ______ imports of foreign-made textiles and garments.
limits
limiting
to limit
limitation
The Metro Tech program offers a 6-month course leading to an ACAM ______ in Basic Automobile Maintenance upon successful completion.
teacher
training
classroom
certificate
Dr. Corley holds a Ph.D. in anthropology, and ______ a book about the Nile delta last October.
publish
published
publisher
publishing
The average ______ for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boulder, Colorado is $900 a month.
pay
size
rent
floor
On April 3rd, we will hold a meeting with the ______ of our business units.
manage
managed
managers
managing
______ the Radio Communications Directory, there are 16,376 licensed radio stations currently broadcasting.
Due to
Taken by
Required by
According to
The bird feeder ______ to keep squirrels from getting to the birdseed.
has design
is designed
was a designer
has been designing
Director Gary Robertson's latest film, “Frontiers,” centers on the ______ of a young man who traveled to the American West in the 1850s, seeking fortune and fame.
book
novel
movie
story
______ the highway was built, the only practical way to bring goods into the town of Tilman was by rail.
Then
With
Since
Until
Senior analyst John Pierpoint expects SunDigit to post ______ of $4 billion for the year.
a profit
to profit
profitable
profitably
My ______ with Mr. Frantz was mostly focused on issues related to integrating the staff after the proposed merger.
discuss
discussed
discusses
discussion
The retail industry spends ______ $28 billion on IT and related systems annually.
nearly
yearly
monthly
continually
We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for their generous ______ to our charity fundraiser.
donor
donate
donation
donated
The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ______ double the original estimate.
almost
mostly
the most
most all
An overpass on Interstate 38 in Lakeview County ______ yesterday, due to high flood waters.
collapse
collapsed
collapses
collapsing
Home sizes at Timberland Ranch ______ from 1,200 to 8,000 square feet.
cost
count
range
weigh
A generation ago, no one could have predicted that computers and the Internet would be as ______ as they are today.
recent
continual
prevalent
communicated
Salpert Corporation's stock ______ by 8% during the first quarter of the year.
rose
rise
risen
rising
Althea Corporation ______ by many analysts to be the most innovative software company in the industry.
considerably
consideration
is considered
was considering
With ski season fast ______, investors are wondering whether the ski lodge will be completed by the first snow fall.
selling
snowing
completing
approaching
