101. ------- the alarm was ringing, employees knew it was only a fire drill and did not panic. (A) Even though (B) Despite (C) Otherwise (D) Aside from

102. A representative from Marwell Corporation will call you at the ------- shown at the bottom of this page. (A) numbered (B) numbering (C) number (D) to number

103. Supermarket chain Frugal Foods is promoting its ------- opened store in downtown Austin. (A) highly (B) newly (C) rightly (D) loosely

104. With Ms. Reed’s workspace now finally -------, she could more easily locate her office supplies when needed. (A) clean (B) cleans (C) cleaning (D) cleaners

105. The Committee of World Business offers scholarships to students who need to be ------- financially. (A) supported (B) accepted (C) donated (D) gathered

106. The vehicles that headed ------- exit 5 on the Grayville expressway had to seek alternative routes. (A) apart (B) upon (C) over (D) toward

107. The manager was pleased that the team ------- oversaw completed the marketing research project within its deadline. (A) his (B) he (C) him (D) himself

108. It is permissible for frequent flyers ------- points at accommodations and rental agencies owned by WorldLux Corporation. (A) redeemed (B) redeemable (C) redemption (D) to redeem

109. Harvex National will expect to receive ------- for the goods ordered within seven business days of being invoiced. (A) proof (B) discount (C) expense (D) payment

110. The fund-raiser for Borman Corporation ended up being a successful event for everyone -------, since monetary goals were surpassed. (A) involvement (B) involves (C) involving (D) involved

111. Mr. Burton was hired by Ion Technologies ------- he has nearly two decades of experience in financial advisory services. (A) because (B) due to (C) as of (D) during

112. A ramp was added to the entrance at Hollingford Library to make the facility more ------- to guests with disabilities. (A) various (B) accessible (C) necessary (D) adjustable

113. More than a year -------, Mr. Schmitt quit his office job and chose to start running a local travel agency business. (A) already (B) yet (C) ago (D) once

114. The sign in the window for Bavarian Bakery was repainted in order to make it ------- to passersby on the street. (A) attracted (B) attractive (C) attract (D) attracts

115. Starting the following month, Ms. Pacewicz ------- some time off to go to Guadalajara on vacation with her family. (A) has taken (B) is taken (C) will be taking (D) had been taking

116. Road conditions could be icy and slippery tomorrow night, according to the weather ------- from the local news channel. (A) temperature (B) prediction (C) suggestion (D) collection

117. The IT team member had to work all ------- the late evening to finish customizing the laptops to be used in Thursday’s workshop. (A) throughout (B) among (C) prior (D) beside

118. The memo from the CEO of Bright Company indicated ------- that some major organizational changes would be occurring. (A) clear (B) clearing (C) to clear (D) clearly

119. Ms. Clark wanted to ------- a career in the fashion industry and enrolled in Boston Design School at the age of 18. (A) supply (B) pursue (C) admit (D) control

120. ------- for awards at the 17th Annual Gladstone Film Festival are not required to make a speech when taking the stage. (A) Nominations (B) Nominating (C) Nominated (D) Nominees

121. Tourists are ------- to the beaches of Miami during the summer months owing to the area’s tropical climate and relaxed atmosphere. (A) drawn (B) drawing (C) draws (D) drew

122. Luckily, RenewUp Repairs’ store was just ------- the corner from the office, so the photocopier could be fixed and picked up on the same day. (A) next (B) around (C) beneath (D) forward

123. Vacuum machines by WhirlTech move very ------- across carpeted flooring without getting caught on edges or uneven surfaces. (A) eagerly (B) widely (C) smoothly (D) willfully

124. A contractual agreement will be signed between the ------- establishing a relationship together for a period of three years. (A) partner (B) partners (C) partnered (D) partnering

125. Volumes of books should be stacked ------- on the shelves so that librarians can find requested items as quickly as possible. (A) neat (B) neatness (C) neatly (D) neater

126. The advertising director requested that executives increase the ------- to allow for the use of additional funding in a soft drink endorsement deal. (A) speed (B) span (C) budget (D) frequency

127. Dietary supplement manufacturer WholeLife is now selling select products at 50 percent off ------- its promotion of daily vitamins for heart health. (A) as long as (B) as part of (C) provided that (D) out of

128. The volunteer servers at Raiser Company’s charity auction seemed to be taking ------- time setting up the buffet trays, leading to a slight delay. (A) their (B) they (C) them (D) themselves

129. Computer hardware inspectors were told to be ------- near power outlets, as there were numerous wires that they could easily trip on. (A) special (B) leisure (C) excessive (D) cautious

130. The seamstress at Donna Alterations took an appropriate ------- of the client’s waist so that the dress would fit perfectly for any occasion. (A) measures (B) measured (C) measuring (D) measurement

131. Ms. Pratt was delighted that ------- of the furnishings she ordered arrived almost at the same moment she showed up at her new condominium. (A) every (B) all (C) no (D) little

132. While the accounting director was out of the office, he ------- someone in advance to take over his duties and assume the roles that he was responsible for. (A) forfeited (B) separated (C) designated (D) progressed

133. The business located one floor above Woodland Bank was undergoing renovation, and ------- there was frequent noise due to the construction work. (A) or else (B) therefore (C) instead (D) however

134. Ms. Croft tried not to ------- the meeting when she entered the conference room, as the executive was giving an important strategy presentation. (A) appoint (B) return (C) hesitate (D) disrupt

135. As both companies were longtime manufacturers of handheld tablets, NormaTech and Readytab had always competed ------- one another. (A) against (B) from (C) under (D) plus

136. Attendees found the engineer’s speech to be rather -------, with much of the information he discussed being covered multiple times from beginning to end. (A) agreeable (B) repetitive (C) erroneous (D) lucrative

137. Employees at Candid Cards moved around most of the store’s display fixtures, leaving many shoppers confused as to ------- items were. (A) which (B) where (C) how (D) what

138. The train ride from Dallas to San Antonio was so much ------- than riders had anticipated given the flat land the tracks were on. (A) rough (B) rougher (C) roughly (D) roughness

139. After a great deal of consideration, Mr. Howard decided to ------- the issue of receiving last month’s paycheck late with the human resources head. (A) take down (B) put on (C) bring up (D) give out

140. The end of the president’s talk will signal the ------- of the welcome ceremony for new staff, who will then be assigned to start work in their respective departments. (A) preparation (B) retention (C) occupation (D) culmination