101. Opus International has begun opening factories ------- industrial areas across the country. (A) at (B) up (C) on (D) in

102. The legal department ------- three research analysts next month for an analysis project. (A) have hired (B) hired (C) is hiring (D) hires

103. Reporters from Harrington Weekly will ------- Martha West for their article about her novel. (A) interview (B) reply (C) praise (D) apologize

104. Museum visitors are often unsure of ------- to print tickets that have been purchased online. (A) where (B) which (C) without (D) what

105. Hurston Corporation’s latest software ------- was developed with innovative Web design functions. (A) problem (B) program (C) machine (D) engineer

106. Comments about rooms and amenities ------- on the hotel’s Web site have helped improve its service quality. (A) posts (B) post (C) posted (D) posting

107. The Artists’ Fair at the Gordon Center will occur outdoors ------- weather conditions are unfavorable. (A) despite (B) unless (C) due to (D) in case

108. Samrest Medical Center just opened a new wing ------- for the treatment of patients with heart difficulties. (A) increasingly (B) comfortably (C) exclusively (D) frequently

109. Security officials have been asked ------- activity near the Viewworth office and report anything suspicious. (A) monitor (B) monitoring (C) are monitored (D) to monitor

110. Mariford University is promoting more on-campus activity groups to encourage ------- relationships among its students. (A) closer (B) closing (C) closure (D) closed

111. Associates at Turnaton Electronics stores receive thorough ------- on how to effectively speak with customers. (A) trains (B) training (C) trainers (D) trained

112.Players on Briston High School’s soccer team always wear gear to ensure they are ------- from potential injury. (A) reduced (B) covered (C) required (D) protected

113. The help desk can be called for technical assistance ------- dialing the extension listed in the directory. (A) by (B) for (C) onto (D) over

114. Organizers for the fundraiser were pleased that the final speaker ------- his presentation right on time. (A) to finish (B) was finished (C) finished (D) finishing

115. Norkland Bank’s location is ------- for commuters, as the branch is situated near several major highways. (A) inactive (B) flexible (C) convenient (D) unknown

116. Guests who need to park for more than 24 hours must obtain a Dunbar Garage visitor’s ------- from the administration office. (A) permit (B) permissible (C) permitted (D) permitting

117. Most building tenants at 450 Madison Lane have lived in their apartments for a ------- long period of time. (A) partially (B) reasonably (C) recently (D) lightly

118. Ms. Fuller is looking forward to ------- her new position soon as the head of the tax accounting group. (A) starts (B) start (C) starting (D) started

119. A meeting will be held this afternoon for the marketing department to discuss the varied ------- of the product survey. (A) are resulting (B) resulted (C) resulting (D) results

120. Huntworth Group’s shipment for 500 units of product 203D was ------- sent to the incorrect mailing address. (A) accidentally (B) accidental (C) accident (D) accidents

121. Management will choose a proper ------- to hold the retirement party at before the end of the day. (A) donation (B) award (C) venue (D) menu

122. Candeston Industries was contracted months ------- to build cell phone towers just outside the town’s borders. (A) ago (B) yet (C) usually (D) once

123. Ms. Forden will be on vacation in late May and hopes to use ------- break to take care of some personal matters. (A) those (B) this (C) theirs (D) what

124. A business magazine ------- Booker Mart as the top grocery chain in the northeast in last spring’s issue. (A) has named (B) is named (C) is naming (D) named

125. Nanren Studios has up-to-date techniques and the ------- filming equipment to provide viewers with modern television productions. (A) latest (B) largest (C) oldest (D) shortest

126. As the recruitment Web page was not working, the interested job ------- was unable to find an employment description. (A) applied (B) applicant (C) application (D) applying

127. The insurance advisor made an appointment with his client to further expand ------- their previous conversation. (A) along (B) before (C) between (D) upon

128. The sales promotion will only be offered one time -------, so shoppers should be sure not to miss this year’s deal. (A) annually (B) equally (C) slightly (D) internally

129. Rises in the cost of fuel for aircrafts make it seem ------- that the price of Redford Airlines’ commercial flights will also go up. (A) likely (B) affordable (C) orderly (D) urgent

130. Audience members in attendance at the awards presentation were delighted ------- famous actress Jasmine Chen took the stage. (A) these (B) when (C) however (D) why

131. The board of directors will ------- appoint a new chairman or completely rethink the company’s strategy for the future. (A) much (B) though (C) either (D) both

132. Wireless network provider Solvitel allows its customers to ------- bill payments both online and through its mobile application. (A) interact (B) withdraw (C) make (D) leave

133. ------- the nation’s best fashion retailer for over 40 years, Marissa’s Fashions has always sold simple but stylish clothing. (A) Continue (B) Continuous (C) Continuity (D) Continually

134. The funds that were set aside for the construction effort in Finland are now being considered for use on other similar -------. (A) limitations (B) connections (C) initiatives (D) releases

135. Moxton Investments has keypads ------- at every worker’s desk which prevent access to information on computers for unauthorized users. (A) been installed (B) installed (C) installing (D) are installing

136. Mandara Restaurant serves dishes expertly prepared by ------- chefs who are graduates of some of the world’s greatest culinary institutes. (A) trivial (B) controversial (C) instructional (D) professional

137. ------- Grayden Technologies moves its headquarters to the new location, personal items remaining at the former facility will be discarded. (A) Except (B) After (C) Beyond (D) Next

138. While most pieces delivered from furniture manufacturer Lestina could not be recovered, ------- are still in fair condition. (A) one (B) each (C) a few (D) a little

139. Harset Toys recalled its line of dolls, as many consumers complained that the parts were not durable and easily -------. (A) broke in (B) found out (C) took down (D) fell apart

140. RemerTech held a morning press conference in ------- to numerous inquiries from the public regarding the possibility of a merger with Bondford National. (A) addition (B) order (C) response (D) support