101. After being criticized repeatedly about long wait times for the Green Line subway, city officials decided to increase the ------- of the trains. (A) frequents (B) frequently (C) frequency (D) frequented

102. ------- opportunity for advancement exists in many rural regions, which has resulted in a lot of young people moving to urban areas. (A) Little (B) Few (C) Rarely (D) Hardly

103. Although DJF Bakery ------- in handmade pies, customers agree that their freshly baked muffins are among the best in the city. (A) customizes (B) gives (C) specializes (D) recognizes

104. Clients who order a large quantity of items at once are eligible to receive a discount as long as ------- spend over $150. (A) their (B) they (C) themselves (D) theirs

105. It took years of hard work, but the owner of Frenzy Books managed to ------- the competition and build a loyal customer base. (A) pair off (B) rely upon (C) turn in (D) rise above

106. Drivers -------- to slow down for safety as they approach the ongoing construction site on Highway 78. (A) reminder (B) are reminded (C) reminding (D) have been reminding

107. Before leaving for her trip, Ms. Collins purchased travel insurance for coverage of up to $3,000 ------- her luggage was lost. (A) instead of (B) except if (C) in the event that (D) meanwhile

108. Knowing that consumers are often drawn to visually ------- advertisements, Mr. Jennings hired a graphic artist to create eye-catching promotional designs. (A) competent (B) appealing (C) authentic (D) obsolete

109. The Bowenville Marathon is ------- held in the middle of May, but unseasonably high temperatures have forced organizers to postpone the event. (A) erratically (B) seemingly (C) partially (D) customarily

110. ------- was risky to employ a relatively new architectural firm with little corporate experience, but the end result exceeded expectations. (A) There (B) Which (C) It (D) What

111. The Craft Paper CEO was ------- of any solution that seemed too easy or simple, as most problems required a lot of effort to address. (A) suspicious (B) suspicion (C) suspiciously (D) suspect

112. Records show that customers are generally satisfied with Jennex Co.’s services, except for the ------- complaint to headquarters. (A) occasional (B) preferable (C) sufficient (D) explanatory

113. After introducing Ms. Klein to people in the design department, the manager brought her to the desk ------- she would be working. (A) there (B) where (C) whose (D) what

114. Sending a thank-you note to a prospective employer after a job interview is increasingly becoming an indicator of professional -------. (A) attire (B) liability (C) courtesy (D) direction

115. After her stay at Misrah Villa, Ms. Quincy wrote an online review stating that the staff was both ------- and prompt with service. (A) welcomely (B) welcomed (C) welcoming (D) welcome