101. Please be ------- that the treadmills in the main gym can only be used for 30 minutes at a time. (A) noticed (B) returned (C) realized (D) advised

102. Although the repairperson said he would call back within 48 hours, he did not respond for ------- a week. (A) nearly (B) shortly (C) directly (D) closely

103. The original cover of Mark Boston’s record album was------- with a more modern, striking design. (A) listened (B) supported (C) replaced (D) obtained

104. Novelist Kim Baker has a remarkably ------- output, publishing books every two years. (A) gradual (B) approachable (C) supportive (D) consistent

105. Preparing a detailed plan normally takes some -------, but should ultimately produce a better outcome. (A) time (B) times (C) timed (D) timing

106. At first, the tower was home to just the Stockton Computers corporation but these days it houses a shopping center, hotel, and other -------. (A) testimonials (B) acquaintances (C) establishments (D) circumstances

107. ------- guide dogs, no pets are allowed inside the garden at the Henley Manor Private Park. (A) With the exception of (B) Assuming that (C) In accordance with (D) Supposing that

108. The technology company is staffed mostly by young people, many of -------have never worked at another corporation before. (A) them (B) who (C) they (D) whom

109. Had Berentz Holdings not secured a loan last month, it ------- to halt construction of its newest office tower. (A) has had (B) would be (C) does have (D) would have had

110. Pralco shares are rising following reports that its projected earnings will increase ------- 18 percent this year. (A) with (B) for (C) in (D) by

111. Ms. Reed eagerly awaited the results of the essay writing contest, hoping it would be ------- the judges picked. (A) hers (B) they (C) herself (D) them

112. ------- extra guests showed up to the Winston Charity Banquet, the chairperson requested a few additional tables. (A) Just in case (B) Aside from (C) Without a doubt (D) In other words

113. As mentioned in the job listing, we’re looking for someone that is skilled ------- both customer service and database software. (A) on (B) in (C) with (D) for

114. To achieve cost efficiency, departmental ------- must not exceed the agreed-upon budget by 10 percent. (A) expenditures (B) merchandise (C) memberships (D) promotions

115. Beijing Bistro, the first Chinese restaurant in Anne Arundel County, is already attracting a loyal -------. (A) position (B) service (C) initiative (D) following