The Regisville Academy is ------- by Tonya Black, a former teacher who is now the school board superintendent. (A) govern (B) government (C) governing (D) governed

To change one of the company passwords, you must first seek the ------- of the IT department. (A) registration (B) concern (C) permission (D) responsibility

Riding the subway was uncomfortable, but it was ------- better than attempting to drive during a traffic jam. (A) certain (B) certainty (C) certainties (D) certainly

------- an incoming thunderstorm, the baseball game has been pushed back to 3:30 P.M. (A) Except for (B) Due to (C) Given that (D) Seeing as

Before the start of the 800-meter race, the event organizer is going to make a short -------. (A) announce (B) announcer (C) announcement (D) announcing

San Diego was ------- as the destination for the 15th Annual Petroleum Engineers’ Convention. (A) analyzed (B) consulted (C) selected (D) responded

------- left a sandwich in the fridge should eat it soon, or else it is going to get thrown out. (A) Anyone (B) Whoever (C) Who (D) She

The museum has just unveiled a new photography exhibit, ------- previously unseen pictures of the city. (A) feature (B) features (C) featured (D) featuring

The employee was hired quite -------, so he does not know his way around the office building yet. (A) recently (B) hopefully (C) currently (D) surprisingly

The jacket has a layer of nylon that completely ------- wearers from the rain, leaving them dry and warm. (A) protect (B) protecting (C) protects (D) protection

The European car manufacturing company’s new line of hybrid vehicles has gone into production with its latest safety features -------. (A) approve (B) to approve (C) approved (D) approves

------- for its affordable prices and superb delivery services, Mega-A-Mart superstore is visited by over 200 shoppers every day. (A) Issued (B) Eligible (C) Renowned (D) Prepared

------- there’s a major holdup on the highway, it usually takes only 20 minutes to get to Fredericksburg. (A) Unless (B) Without (C) Despite (D) However

Reporters should ------- submit the work in person by 5 P.M. today, or e-mail it to a supervisor by the end of the night. (A) although (B) either (C) both (D) neither

Many people complained about the ------- of the new smartphone, saying previous versions were much cheaper. (A) weight (B) importance (C) price (D) appearance

The neighbors thought they could fit the sofa in the back of the vehicle, but unfortunately their van was too small, just like -------. (A) we (B) us (C) ours (D) ourselves

The new employee training session will ------- a host of important procedures, including looking up information and speaking with customers. (A) encompass (B) interest (C) resume (D) devote

The head chef respectfully asks that all cooks ------ from eating until the kitchen is closed for the night. (A) prevent (B) oppose (C) frustrate (D) refrain

Jones Incorporated is credited with a vast number of ------- such as introducing low-energy housing systems and developing energy-saving schemes in workplaces. (A) habits (B) conventions (C) performances (D) accomplishments

Everyone is mandated to ------- the annual teambuilding exercises, as they are extremely important for fostering company morale. (A) hand in (B) give in (C) participate in (D) usher in