101. Marketing experts have analyzed a great deal of ------- on the buying behavior of teenagers. (A) information (B) informed (C) informs (D) informing

102. Mr. Hatch is trying to decide ------- August or September is an ideal time to take a vacation. (A) either (B) when (C) whether (D) each

103. Novel University provides its students with part-time jobs that are ------- related to their majors. (A) direction (B) directly (C) direct (D) directing

104. A safety ------- will make a visit to Marven Corporation’s Dallas factory early next week. (A) inspection (B) inspector (C) inspecting (D) inspected

105. Attendance at tomorrow’s workshop is not mandatory, ------- employees may skip it if they wish to. (A) while (B) those (C) so (D) but

106. Making Waves has been on Reedus Bookstore’s best seller list for ------- than any other publication. (A) faster (B) closer (C) longer (D) easier

107. The Westburg Hotel ------- an increase in the number of suite and executive floor reservations last month. (A) is noticing (B) has noticed (C) will notice (D) noticed

108. Although some errors occurred during the quality testing of the smartphone, ------- were trivial and infrequent. (A) most (B) them (C) a little (D) nothing

109. ------- would like to help plan Ms. Avery’s retirement party should contact Jeff Ewing at his desk extension. (A) Whoever (B) Many (C) Anybody (D) However

110. The new user-friendly chairs not only allow staff to sit more ------- but also lessen lower back pain. (A) extensively (B) spaciously (C) momentarily (D) comfortably

111. Writers at Amarand News ------- instructions from supervisors on how to effectively create appealing articles. (A) gave (B) are given (C) will give (D) are giving

112. Northbridge Hospital recently added several buildings, including some facilities ------- medical research is conducted. (A) there (B) where (C) toward (D) whichever

113. Associates are planning to draft a sales ------- to generate interest about FreshMix’s upcoming line of carbonated drinks. (A) record (B) commission (C) proposal (D) period

114. Mr. Renaud lets his team ------- casually on Fridays, as there are usually no client meetings scheduled. (A) dress (B) dressing (C) to dress (D) dressed

115. Workers at the Saitama branch were pleased at how ------- the foreign guests were during their time in Japan. (A) courteous (B) courtesy (C) courteousness (D) courteously

116. Human resources will soon be ------- respective departments of next quarter’s updates to payroll policies. (A) announcing (B) suggesting (C) responding (D) notifying

117. CurrenCorp’s advisors first recommend investment solutions, and ------- help individuals monitor their money efficiently. (A) then (B) beyond (C) instead (D) besides

118. Hit TV series Interior Helpers demonstrates to homeowners how to arrange furniture ------- and without strenuous effort. (A) constantly (B) simply (C) heavily (D) tiredly

119. The unexpected leader in the electronics industry was EgerTech, ------- in Omaha, Nebraska just under a decade ago. (A) founding (B) foundation (C) founder (D) founded

120. Candidates interested in the software programmer position will undergo an in-depth ------- process prior to interviewing with executives. (A) screen (B) screened (C) screens (D) screening

121. Organizers of The Academy of Health’s annual fund-raiser are paying great attention to detail to make it ------- for all involved. (A) success (B) successful (C) successfully (D) successes

122. The Gradston Library moved to an area that is ------- located for the convenience of residents in the surrounding towns. (A) centrally (B) central (C) centralized (D) center

123. Operations officials have been closely tracking the levels of ------- at the plant and noting any unusual activity. (A) production (B) produced (C) productions (D) producer

124. Evertrue Incorporated’s profitability is suffering significantly due to sudden and ------- rises in energy costs both domestically and abroad. (A) favorable (B) minimal (C) sharp (D) gradual

125. Directors anticipate that the advertising budget ------- by more than 25 percent within the next five to ten years. (A) is cut (B) will be cut (C) being cut (D) has been cut

126. Shifts at Harriet’s Fashions change ------- few weeks depending on the amount of overall customer traffic in the mall. (A) this (B) entire (C) every (D) whenever

127. A request ------- financial aid through a government grant can be submitted electronically on the ministry’s Web site. (A) between (B) upon (C) over (D) for

128. Engineers from Renniford have been contracted to finalize the ------- of unfinished apartment complexes on land secured near Bryers Park. (A) occupation (B) construction (C) valuation (D) application

129. Patrons of the Geneve Gallery were quite ------- with the diversity and exceptional depth of the works of art in its latest exhibition. (A) impressed (B) impression (C) impressing (D) impressive

130. Well-known athlete, Markus Burke, will ------- FresSkin’s newest cologne, as management believes his popularity can help sell more units. (A) return (B) delay (C) endorse (D) speculate

131. The head of the tax accounting group stated that she will be going ------- a leave of absence and will be back at work at the end of July. (A) on (B) to (C) around (D) above

132. The Exacta 5S Remote Control is temporarily unavailable to be ordered ------- the supplier can send another shipment of raw materials. (A) aside from (B) until (C) as soon as (D) afterward

133. The merger of Gransbury Enterprises and BorekCo has been pleasant so far, as the two companies are collaborating ------- and smoothly. (A) reluctantly (B) cooperatively (C) exclusively (D) separately

134. Among numerous notable professionals ------- speeches at the Global Science Symposium was Doctor Kevin Shamir, giving a talk on environmental sustainability. (A) presented (B) presentation (C) presently (D) presenting

135. Because the first attempt to negotiate with Italian firm, Repezzio Limited, had failed, ------- discussions with key executives had to be scheduled. (A) arguable (B) subsequent (C) optional (D) initial

136. Weather forecasters issued an assuring report that the approaching snowstorms should be ------- no concern to daily commuters. (A) except (B) into (C) at (D) of

137. Despite the fact that the interns have just started at DorTel, ------- are already showing progress in understanding basic telecommunications concepts. (A) whoever (B) much (C) some (D) no

138. The hiring committee at Hoverworth National is not allowed to reject qualified applicants with ------- to country of origin or physical appearance. (A) respectful (B) respecting (C) respect (D) respected

139. According to a news report, salaries for jobs in the field of information technology, ------- those for entry-level employees, are very satisfactory. (A) by far (B) still (C) a lot (D) even

140. Guests at Maxford Land are ------- to follow the instructions of amusement park personnel at all times, especially on rides, to ensure their own personal safety. (A) neglected (B) excused (C) cautioned (D) replenished