101. The media room was filled because the newly elected mayor canceled a press conference ------- alerting the reporters. (A) instead (B) other than (C) without (D) in case of

102. Two résumés stood out to the department chair selection committee, but one candidate made a better ------- during the interview. (A) collection (B) succession (C) operation (D) impression

103. Prior to ------- the trainees, the instructor distributed evaluation forms assessing each student’s progress. (A) dismissal (B) dismissive (C) dismissing (D) dismiss

104. Although Ms. Ang was listening -------, she still found it hard to hear the speaker, who was talking without a microphone. (A) regretfully (B) attentively (C) impatiently (D) modestly

105. ------ wiring caused a small fire in the Prosper Hotel, so all guests were required to evacuate. (A) Falseness (B) Falsify (C) Faulty (D) Faultiness

106. Once the room was filled to its maximum capacity, the conference manager would not let ------- other people inside. (A) more (B) one (C) each (D) any

107. An article in Fit First magazine describes eating meals that stress the elimination of most types of food starches ------- the latest diet trend. (A) for (B) since (C) by (D) as

108. Considering the regular retail price and high quality, the man got a ------- on his new car. (A) worth (B) payment (C) bargain (D) cost

109. Mr. Brock reminded the contractor of his legal obligations ----- the construction workers failed to complete a project. (A) which (B) that (C) whose (D) when

110. ------- for its reasonably priced business apparel, the clothing store Work in Style is popular among office workers hoping to look fashionable on a budget. (A) Knowing (B) Known (C) Knew (D) Knowledge

111. The conflict resolution workshop at Hilt College teaches ------- to consider all sides of an issue impartially before reaching a conclusion. (A) attend (B) attending (C) attendance (D) attendees

112. Genealogy experts help people trace their heritages, sometimes finding relatives outside of ------- that they already know. (A) them (B) every (C) who (D) those

113. To construct an excellent end product, quality checks are ------- to every part of the manufacturing process. (A) subject (B) responsible (C) critical (D) cautious

114. The challenge of a team leader is ------- the skills and abilities of a diverse group of people to produce a successful result. (A) combines (B) to combine (C) combined (D) combination

115. The mobile application Weather Friend offers users a number of tips on how to heat homes ------- during freezing temperatures. (A) efficacy (B) efficiency (C) efficient (D) efficiently

116. A large percentage of people in the city are ------ upon public transportation to get to and from their places of work. (A) rely (B) reliant (C) reliable (D) relied

117. Ms. Latham will decide whether or not to run for president of the homeowners’ association depending on ------- else is nominated. (A) what (B) that (C) who (D) this

118. Pander Incorporated’s policy states that any employee wishing to file a ------- may do so at the human resources department. (A)condition (B) complaint (C) quotation (D) warrant

119. The aspiring marathon runner was able to run ------- each day he spent training for the upcoming race. (A) whenever (B) past (C) further (D) whether

120. After careful consideration, Mr. Vinson decided that he would ------- his manager about a salary increase. (A) achieve (B) arrive (C) show off (D) approach