101. Ms. Jones ------- to work the evening shift as she is currently enrolled in a university course. (A) prefer (B) is preferring (C) had been preferring (D) prefers

102. Once RapiFleet Inc., a US-based company, established a favorable reputation in the Middle East, it began hiring ------- from that region. (A) certainly (B) extensively (C) structurally (D) financially

103. Despite the falling price of commodities, many economies that are dependent on oil and natural gas have remained -------. (A) familiar (B) periodic (C) authentic (D) resilient

104. Mr. Francis requested that his order be mailed before the end of the day ------- it would arrive by Friday afternoon. (A) therefore (B) in order (C) rather than (D) so that

105. The owners of Li’s Yellow Rose Salon hope to move to a larger facility this year, so they ------- for a new location. (A) look (B) looking (C) are looking (D) has looked

106. ------- Ms. Nile’s flight had been delayed for three hours, she did not arrive at the international finance conference until late in the evening. (A) Except (B) As (C) Unless (D) Still

107. Offering employees ------- criticism from time to time can help them increase their productivity in the long run. (A) restrictive (B) resentful (C) constructive (D) superficial

108. Approximately 100 entrepreneurs from around the region are expected to ------- in Browensville’s Fifth Annual Business Exposition this Saturday. (A) specialize (B) participate (C) believe (D) increase

109. Web sites for small businesses without information technology departments are often ------- by freelance web designers. (A) maintaining (B) maintenance (C) maintain (D) maintained

110. According to a recent manufacturing survey, the automobile industry is finally experiencing a ------- following nearly a year of low output. (A) target (B) production (C) recovery (D) market

111. The advertising team’s presentation ------- HiBend Co.’s newest line of headphones highlighted all of the product’s best features. (A) promotion (B) promoted (C) promotes (D) promoting

112. Roxton Records has announced that it will match ------- dollar the public contributes to the National Children’s Happiness Charity. (A) least (B) most of (C) each (D) all

113. HTB International takes pride in the fact that ------- of their competitors offers the same high-quality products and services that they do. (A) none (B) no (C) any (D) nor

114. Hoping ------- a faculty position at Reppington University, Mr. Harris forwarded his résumé, cover letter, and qualifications to the human resources department. (A) to be obtained (B) to obtaining (C) to obtain (D) to have obtained

115. The construction of a new two-lane expressway linking Klemmins with Garrotstown will be completed by the end of June, ------- any unexpected setbacks. (A) or else (B) during (C) behind (D) barring

116. Jenninton’s City Council will honor a local high school -------, Ms. Emily Bryant, for devoting 30 years to helping youth in the community. (A) administering (B) administration (C) administrator (D) administer

117. ------- the least expensive vacuum cleaners sold by ExpiSweeper Co. are easy to maneuver around a variety of surface types and come with attachments at no extra cost. (A) Even (B) Nearly (C) So (D) That

118. The manager of Milo’s, a Greek restaurant downtown, offered Mr. Lewis a free dessert as ------- for his having to wait more than an hour for the main course to arrive. (A) justification (B) commitment (C) encouragement (D) compensation

119. ------- accepting any reservations for the summer, representatives at the Palm Thicket Hotel made sure to warn all potential guests that the swimming pool was under construction. (A) Beside (B) Prior to (C) Until (D) Now that

120. In order to ensure that all transactions conducted using the online payment system are secure, it is necessary for customers to ------- their identities by responding to an automated text message. (A) confirm (B) promise (C) advise (D) introduce