101. Mr. Hatch bought a new fan for his office because the ---noise from the old one was distracting. (A) pleasant (B) narrow (C) constant (D) proper

102. As a final note, Ms. Ware closed her talk with a ------- that when visiting a construction site, the first rule is to wear a hard hat. (A) reminds (B) reminded (C) reminder (D) reminding

103. Mr. Gorman was proud to accept the lead role in the development of the product, ------- that he had been given an important responsibility. (A) knowing (B) knowledge (C) known (D) knowledgeable

104. The cashier told the customer that the nearest subway station was situated ------ the street from the bookstore’s front entrance. (A) across (B) out (C) upon (D) into

105. When Amy Khan retired from the accounting position, the sentiments and gifts from her coworkers made her feel very -------. (A) appreciate (B) appreciatively (C) appreciation (D) appreciated

106. The restaurant owner took his time tasting every submitted brand of wine intending to be very ------- with choices for the menu. (A) selects (B) selection (C) selected (D) selective

107. The Mobile-Com human resources manager prepared to explain the new salary structure to a group of employees ------- hoping to encounter a receptive audience. (A) what (B) because (C) while (D) throughout

108. The executive director of the fundraising agency was in charge of ------- all the individual project leaders during the year. (A) appointment (B) appoint (C) appointing (D) appointed

109. The Larson Metalwork’s quality control department was unhappy with the raw material samples submitted ------- the one from Flex Solder. (A) in accordance with (B) except for (C) on behalf of (D) in regard to

110. Ms. Lacy enjoyed watching how the symphony conductor used his ------- hands dramatically to direct the musicians. (A) each (B) both (C) much (D) none

111. As Mr. Dillon drove to work, he called the traffic hotline to report a ------- located chair that had fallen onto the road from a truck. (A) hazardous (B) hazardously (C) hazard (D) hazarded

112. Many professors at West State University teach and do research ------- offer their services in their fields as consultants. (A) as well as (B) provided that (C) for instance (D) as a result

113. The Fan Apparel Company’s internal communications group printed posters stating that every disappointing failure was a step ------- success. (A) inside (B) toward (C) beyond (D) apart

114. The Fillmore Garden Society ------- an original watercolor painting from artist Rebecca Taylor to commemorate the group’s upcoming 75th anniversary. (A) had been commissioning (B) will commission (C) commissions (D) was commissioned

115. The shy award recipient anxiously accepted the microphone from the presenter, unsure of ------- to thank or what to say to the audience. (A) whosever (B) whose (C) whom (D) whomever

116. Few industry experts had -------- that the mobile application would be able to compete in the marketplace, but it proved to be more popular than anticipated. (A) believing (B) believable (C) believed (D) believes

117. The news story highlighted -------- technological advances and explained how such current innovations have affected the national economy. (A) recent (B) late (C) previous (D) early

118. As Mr. Bailey strolled through the vehicle sales lot, he ------- looked at the price tag on each car of interest, trying not to attract attention. (A) patiently (B) casually (C) traditionally (D) gradually

119. Before the human resources department ------- Mr. Crane’s transfer request, he had been asked to provide information justifying the move. (A) approved (B) has approved (C) are approving (D) will be approved

120. Advant Aircraft’s purchasing agent contacted Pro Aero Supply to inquire why the manufacturer had --------- to accept the most recent delivery of seatbelts. (A) stocked (B) refused (C) postponed (D) behaved