101. In the previous week’s sale, customers ------- a record number of phones and other electronic goods. (A) purchasing (B) purchased (C) will purchase (D) to purchase

102. Be sure to fill up the gas in your car ------- driving long distances across rural areas or other regions where gas stations are scarce. (A) so (B) during (C) before (D) now

103. The audience was moderately pleased with the performance, but very few of ------- stood up to clap when the curtain closed. (A) they (B) theirs (C) their (D) them

104. Although Peter had been ------- for over three months, he still could not find a good apartment in his price range. (A) searching (B) searched (C) search (D) searches

105. Because she had not studied advanced algebra or geometry before, Jane found the math exam extremely -------. (A) precise (B) challenging (C) subtle (D) powerful

106. Upon hearing that the patron was a friend of her father’s, the club owner ------- waived the entrance fee. (A) happy (B) happily (C) happier (D) happiest

107. The elite university only accepts applicants that meet a long list of -------. (A) positions (B) requirements (C) consultations (D) inhibitions

108. The head of the sales division wants the report submitted ------- Monday at the latest. (A) into (B) within (C) by (D) toward

109. Paris, which received over 20 million international ------- last year, is the premier tourist destination in western Europe. (A) visitors (B) visiting (C) visit (D) visited

110. The speeding vehicle ------- changed lanes, catching the drivers behind it off guard and almost causing a crash. (A) slowly (B) hardly (C) suddenly (D) determinedly

111. After ------- a survey, the Fallow Research Institute discovered that over 60 percent of 18-year-olds watched TV at least three hours a day. (A) conduct (B) conductor (C) conducting (D) conductive

112. The human resources department conducted over 100 interviews and was finally ready to ------- their chosen candidate. (A) upgrade (B) resume (C) identify (D) count

113. The weather has been improving -------, as the town has seen more sunshine and less rain over the past several days. (A) lately (B) late (C) later (D) lateness

114. ------- she does not encounter any unexpected delays, Miranda plans to arrive in Manila on the first day of November. (A) In spite of (B) Provided that (C) Besides (D) Meanwhile

115. To assemble the bookshelf, simply follow the ------- printed on the back of the box, or find them online at www.kerrbooksheleves.com (A) instruct (B) instructor (C) instructing (D) instructions

116. To ------- the visibility of the company, employees are encouraged to tell their friends about its new line of shaving cream. (A) furthermore (B) further (C) furthest (D) furthering

117. In the paper, Dr. Paul Imago’s research on global economics was ------- to substantiate the claim that certain nations were becoming wealthier. (A) delivered (B) collaborated (C) cited (D) predicted

118. Mark could not find the answer to the question ------- he realized he could look it up in his chemistry textbook. (A) until (B) yet (C) hence (D) through

119. Branches of Ricardo’s Burgers are located ------- there is a high demand for fast food that is also high quality. (A) whoever (B) wherever (C) whenever (D) whichever

120. ------- on December 2nd, the department store will be holding a sale in which all purses and accessory bags are 10 percent cheaper. (A) Started (B) Starts (C) Starting (D) To start

121. Members of the Bancroft Group will be convening a meeting to discuss the future of the company and ------- it should go public. (A) whether (B) mostly (C) instead (D) regarding

122. ------- declining interest in print newspapers worldwide, the Fox County Herald continues to operate at a profit. (A) Nevertheless (B) Shortly (C) Since (D) Despite

123. At the art fair, Mary-Jo exhibited her decorative collection of pottery, plates, and sculptures, ------- drew many visitors. (A) that (B) which (C) those (D) who

124. Bill’s GPS indicated that driving down the highway, where there would be less traffic, would be the ------- way to reach the basketball arena. (A) less efficient (B) least efficient (C) more efficiently (D) most efficient

125. Though it is technically the ------- of the city, James Park has been claimed as the home of a group of protestors. (A) designation (B) property (C) segment (D) association

126. The small turnout at the fairgrounds was at least ------- accounted for by the bad weather affecting the region for nearly two weeks. (A) eagerly (B) mysteriously (C) deliberately (D) partly

127. The press was ------- of the new measure, praising it as a step forward for the town and an excellent way to cut spending. (A) supportive (B) demonstrative (C) surprised (D) rewarding

128. ------- the new construction project, drivers will have to take a detour around West Avenue rather than going straight through town. (A) Unless (B) Supposing that (C) Because of (D) Resulting in

129. -------, the new prime minister will be able to overcome the problems that plagued his predecessor, but few people think this is possible. (A) Absolutely (B) Perpetually (C) Hopefully (D) Impressively

130. The awe-inspiring new sculpture has generated a lot of good ------- for its creator, Andrew Marvel. (A) publications (B) publicists (C) publishers (D) publicity

131. The new ------- stipulated that employees could work from home as long as they notified their employer of this plan one day in advance. (A) contract (B) contraction (C) contracting (D) contracted

132. ------- tradition, the festival will end with a candlelit ceremony, followed by a night of music and dancing. (A) In keeping with (B) So that (C) Under the condition that (D) In case of

133. After an unexpected hailstorm, the roof of the house ------- heavy damage, costing several hundred dollars to repair. (A) sustain (B) sustainable (C) sustained (D) sustainer

134. To ensure a high voter turnout, the government ------- that all citizens between the ages of 18 and 65 cast their votes on election day. (A) investigated (B) mandated (C) foresaw (D) programmed

135. Following a series of delays, the airplane ------- and is approaching the gate at this moment. (A) to arrive (B) arriving (C) will arrive (D) has arrived

136. The track referee ------- the one-mile race by firing a starter pistol up in the air, thus prompting the participants to begin running. (A) initiated (B) founded (C) produced (D) realized

137. Sportswear manufacturer KenAthletic will be promoting its new running shoe line ------- the spring to build its brand awareness in the state. (A) afterward (B) inside (C) throughout (D) while

138. Next week, the Jacksonville Panthers are playing ------- the Atlanta Swordfish to determine who advances to the semifinals. (A) between (B) against (C) along (D) upon

139. Customers at a car dealership should ------- several factors, including price, gas mileage, and safety prior to deciding which car to purchase. (A) considers (B) considered (C) consideration (D) consider

140. Tickets to the concert will be sold online, and a ------- number will be available at the front desk for a small extra fee. (A) limiting (B) limitation (C) limited (D) limits