Yesterday, Mr. Peters asked the members of the design team if ------- of them were willing to work overtime. (A) others (B) no (C) any (D) much

The customer’s complaint was justified ------- it took nearly 45 minutes for a waiter to even take her order. (A) in case (B) in that (C) even though (D) rather than

The cashier at FastWay Supermarket informed Mr. Lennox that a personal check was not an ------- form of payment. (A) accepting (B) accept (C) accepted (D) accepter

The renovation costs went ------- beyond the initial estimate due to some unexpected problems with the wiring. (A) well (B) still (C) quite (D) so

Wanting the chance to make a good impression, Ms. Erickson decided ------- for the marketing assistant job in person. (A) to apply (B) to be applied (C) to applying (D) to have applied

The ------- of Confex Inc.’s latest laptop is considerably better than that of last year’s model, which critics thought was bulky and awkward. (A) fragility (B) accountability (C) portability (D) notoriety

Mr. Philips went to Done That, a popular travel blog, to see if it could ------- any interesting attractions near where he was staying. (A) predict (B) recommend (C) direct (D) appreciate

A few of the employees are not here right now as they ------- a retirement party for Ms. Falkner, which will take place later in the day. (A) will have arranged (B) arranging (C) are arranging (D) had arranged

The Chesterfield Transit Authority is modifying existing routes to ensure that buses arrive at their designated stops as ------- as possible. (A) intensely (B) abundantly (C) punctually (D) randomly

------- room guests stay in during their time at Sky to Sky Resort, it is guaranteed that they will get a clear view of Lake Guinevere as well as the surrounding Hercule Mountains. (A) That (B) Whomever (C) Whose (D) Whichever

To the amazement of market analysts, the stock price of XBE Co. has nearly doubled over the last year, surpassing even the CEO’s ------- expectations. (A) functional (B) mandatory (C) ambitious (D) pleasant

Weighing nearly half as much as previous -------, QenTrek’s NR45 video camera is capable of producing a quality picture and clear sound with minimal setup. (A) containers (B) experiences (C) operations (D) versions

Although many workers lost their jobs when Heely Oil Corp. downsized, company representatives stated that the actual number was ------- by the media. (A) exaggeration (B) exaggerate (C) exaggerating (D) exaggerated

According to a recent report, prices for all meat products, ------- certain varieties of poultry, have decreased across the US thanks to an oversupply. (A) out of (B) unless (C) as long as (D) except for

The Neworth Society is campaigning to increase the number of art classes taught in public schools, claiming that adding more will foster ------- in students. (A) creator (B) created (C) creatively (D) creativity

The Neworth Society is campaigning to increase the number of art classes taught in public schools, claiming that adding more will foster ------- in students. (A) creator (B) created (C) creatively (D) creativity

Frent Solutions ------- components for major vehicle and engine manufacturers nationwide, which has earned it recognition as a leader in the automotive industry. (A) producing (B) produces (C) will produce (D) produce

Many inventions received honorable mentions in the International Development Competition, but the ------- entry was a portable water purifier, which the judges said exhibited the greatest innovation. (A) doubtful (B) winning (C) outdated (D) tardy

When --------what she thought about the newly opened Picard’s Bistro on 47th Street and Pine, Ms. Dunham said that both of the times she ate there, the food and service were outstanding. (A) asked (B) asking (C) to ask (D) had asked

The Los Ursus Apartment Association believes that ------- with tenants before making any major changes to the properties is essential as doing so gives leaseholders a chance to voice concerns. (A) consulting (B) experimenting (C) agreeing (D) notifying