The real estate agent advised his clients not -------- their new house purchase until receiving the signed official closing documents. (A) celebrating (B) celebration (C) to celebrate (D) celebrate

The racing bicycle designer sought to create a model that would work on steep hills as well as ------- inclines on roads. (A) gradually (B) gradual (C) gradualism (D) gradualness

After placing an order for coffee, Mr. Randall sat at a table near the counter, waiting for ------- name to be called. (A) him (B) his (C) himself (D) he

Ms. Sandler expected to see lead actor Ben Lake in the play No Laughter, but ------- the program, the part was being played by someone else. (A) because of (B) concerning (C) although (D) according to

Ms. Townsend was often a guest speaker at seminars which covered tedious topics, but she has learned how to keep audiences ------- regardless. (A) interest (B) interesting (C) interested (D) to interest

The office furniture catalog showed so many options of sofas that Ms. Keller did not know ------- to choose for the redecorated lobby. (A) whom (B) where (C) which (D) why

To help prevent injuries caused by ------- movement, Warner Industries suggests assembly workers complete wrist-stretching exercises every 30 minutes. (A) repetition (B) repetitively (C) repeats (D) repetitive

The loan manager reviewed Avid Consulting’s application and determined that the bank ------- its proposed building purchase. (A) finance (B) was being financed (C) would be financing (D) finances

General Parcel -------- for a person experienced in customer service and who could also handle the physical aspects of the job, including heavy lifting. (A) advertise (B) advertiser (C) advertised (D) to advertise

Antique shop owner Marisa Hart found artwork at a private sale that she predicted would be appraised as more ------- than the price she paid. (A) valuable (B) technical (C) occasional (D) strategic

Mr. Birch enjoyed his business trip to the Geneva branch, as he had ------- visited the city and was looking forward to exploring it for the very first time. (A) seldom (B) never (C) generally (D) sometimes

------- he completes his accounting course next month, Kevin Lee is not available for appointments on Monday and Friday afternoons. (A) Beside (B) Until (C) Always (D) Whether

The Downington Hospital management team reviewed research publications to discuss practical uses for the latest ------- in the medical field. (A) advances (B) waivers (C) objections (D) purchases

The research team put together a report with ------- data in support of changing the formula for the product being developed. (A) convinced (B) convincing (C) convince (D) convinces

Quantum Stores will ------- all the meat and seafood to the Lanai Restaurants when the contract goes into effect on July 1. (A) transmit (B) supply (C) permit (D) identify

At the Command Performance Hotel, Ms. Evans expressed her ------- for a room on the top floor if one in that location was vacant. (A) obligation (B) impression (C) preference (D) feedback

Before anyone asked who made the wording error in the printed newspaper advertisement, Mr. Foster ------- admitted that he was responsible. (A) busily (B) candidly (C) cheaply (D) exactly

The government decided to invest more in the forestry sector as it is a renewable resource that could potentially last -------. (A) forever (B) anytime (C) never (D) relentlessly

When the rain shower began, the Beman’s Furniture crew was not ------- about moving the sale furniture indoors that had been placed outdoors earlier. (A) pleased (B) pleasure (C) pleasantly (D) please

Jeffrey’s Candies employees took pride in the fact that their fancy chocolate treats were individually handmade ------- by machine. (A) as far as (B) rather than (C) owing to (D) in order for