101. Employees wishing to sign up for the advanced skills program ______ to obtain approval from their supervisor. (A) is required (B) requiring (C) are required (D) requires

102. If the factory is determined to be out of compliance with environmental ______, the owner will receive a written warning. (A) adjustments (B) classifications (C) developments (D) regulations

103. Because Brandt Company had grown too ______, a revamp aimed at simplifying the organizational structure was conducted. (A) large (B) larger (C) largest (D) largely

104. Mr. Turner considers ______ fortunate to have been mentored by a senior manager from the administrative department. (A) him (B) his (C) himself (D) he

105. Our purchasing agent tried to negotiate a more reasonable price for the electronic components, but the supplier stood ______. (A) still (B) firm (C) back (D) valid

106. Every time Mr. Nelson tried to reach a receptionist by phone for information, the call was ______ immediately to the voice mail system. (A) presided (B) mounted (C) answered (D) routed

107. Although the job applicant wished to remain in the city, he said he was willing to relocate ______ Breton Firm assigned him. (A) so that (B) wherever (C) everything (D) whether

108. Despite unprecedented efforts by management, the crisis of John & Nelson Ltd. has deepened as the economy has ______ its worst recession in six years. (A) pertained (B) emerged (C) suffered (D) bypassed

109. Seldom do tourists venture into areas that ______ communication and transport facilities because of the inconvenience these areas present. (A) face (B) exceed (C) lack (D) total

110. Ms. Rowan ______ drives her sedan to get to the office, but seeing as it was undergoing repairs, she took the subway last Friday. (A) ordinarily (B) consequently (C) eventually (D) mistakenly

111. Those in attendance at the premiere for Daisy Sun seemed ______ to be able to take a complimentary film poster upon exiting the theater. (A) thrilling (B) thrills (C) thrilled (D) thriller

112. Space ______ to research and development has been cut in half, and total cafeteria space will be likely to be reduced from 6,000 square feet to 4,000. (A) dedicates (B) dedicated (C) dedicating (D) dedications

113. China’s rapid growth over the last decade has motivated Korean companies to continue _______ to streamline their businesses to remain competitive. (A) drives (B) options (C) burdens (D) rewards

114. By the end of the year, Smith & Johnson ______ computer accessories locally and around the world for nearly two decades. (A) is distributing (B) will distribute (C) will have distributed (D) had distributed

115. To reduce health risks from dietary supplements, a government agency will ______ the industry’s manufacture and storage of these pills in the country. (A) administer (B) reconcile (C) harmonize (D) manipulate

116. Please come ______ to share your most creative suggestions at the brainstorming session before enjoying fare catered by Nelson’s Pizzeria. (A) prepare (B) prepared (C) preparing (D) preparation

117. The memo stated that several items would ______ be included in the agenda for the general meeting but that a final list would be posted by the end of the day. (A) correctly (B) momentarily (C) tentatively (D) regularly

118. Anyone that has savored a ______ steak at Nelson Steak House knows that the quality of meat there is distinctively superior to that of any other dining establishment. (A) choose (B) choice (C) chosen (D) choosing

119. In 2014, the Department of Agriculture estimated that imported food ______ 24 percent of the South American food supply. (A) pertained to (B) benefited from (C) consisted of (D) accounted for

120. Employees with a leader who ______ a straightforward and inspiring vision were 70 percent more satisfied with their jobs. (A) communicated (B) presided (C) responded (D) deteriorated