101. The intern orientation session is scheduled to take place ------- the first day of the month. (A) in (B) of (C) at (D) on

102. GRW Industries offers numerous incentives and bonuses to keep employees -------. (A) motivating (B) motivated (C) motivational (D) motivation

103. Despite being several years old, the GrentX5 minivan is in excellent condition as its previous owner ------- drove it. (A) almost (B) rarely (C) a lot (D) mostly

104. Ms. Lee has agreed to spend her last week of work at Lou’s Diner training her -------. (A) replacing (B) replaced (C) replaceable (D) replacement

105. Some strategies for the advertising campaign ------- to the board of directors earlier this afternoon. (A) were presented (B) had presented (C) presented (D) presenting

106. Although whoever is hired will be a part of the editing team, he or she should be able to revise manuscripts -------. (A) independently (B) independence (C) independent (D) independents

107. The room at the hotel where Ms. Tate stayed was rather small, ------- it was surprisingly comfortable. (A) or (B) yet (C) nor (D) for

108. A list of all the office supplies that still ------- to be ordered can be found posted on the bulletin board in the break room. (A) needing (B) needs (C) have needed (D) need

109. Northsun Publishing holds ------- weekly staff meeting in the conference room on the fourth floor. (A) theirs (B) it (C) its (D) they

110. If you would like to schedule an ------- at Liberty Care Hospital, it is advisable to call as far in advance as possible. (A) intention (B) assortment (C) appointment (D) investigation

111. Ms. Miller has been on three international business trips to date, which is quite a lot considering she was hired only -------. (A) formerly (B) currently (C) recently (D) frequently

112. ------- the health and safety of workers, it is necessary for employers to follow all of the government’s guidelines. (A) Ensured (B) Ensure (C) To ensure (D) Ensuring

113. The owners of Eastbay Hobby Shop ------- their customers that the store will be closed for renovations this week. (A) has notified (B) have notified (C) notifying (D) were notified

114. The financial adviser warned Ms. Greer that investing in Newton Co. stock would be -------, suggesting she might lose a lot of money. (A) remote (B) common (C) cautious (D) risky

115. The cost of living has increased so much over the past decade that many people find it difficult to ------- housing near the city center. (A) predict (B) afford (C) desire (D) measure

116. Mr. Morrison says his new personal trainer’s workout plan is the ------- of all the exercise programs that he has ever tried. (A) more effective (B) most effective (C) effective (D) effectiveness

117. The Best Choice Bank hired an expert to fix some technical problems ------- customers began experiencing difficulty accessing their accounts online. (A) unless (B) where (C) until (D) after

118. As the ------- of this year’s Lintwood Art Grant, Gordon Fisher was awarded with a generous cash prize and the opportunity to display his work in the Fullerson Gallery. (A) recipient (B) counselor (C) attendant (D) supporter

119. To the disappointment of commuters and city planners alike, the completion date for the 67th Avenue Bridge must be ------- due to the early arrival of winter-like conditions. (A) prepared (B) fulfilled (C) preceded (D) postponed

120. Lexinton Automobile will be opening a new manufacturing plant in Fayetteville, which is ------- news for the town as it will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs. (A) encouraging (B) encouraged (C) encouragement (D) encourage