101. The crowd ------- greeted the speaker as he took the stage. (A) warm (B) warmly (C) warmed (D) warming

102. A new apartment complex ------- along the river by a local real estate developer. (A) build (B) being built (C) is building (D) has been built

103. Unemployment rose quickly as the national ------- slipped into a recession. (A) business (B) economy (C) debt (D) resources

104. The Zed Premium credit card offers travel benefits such as ------- for trip cancellations and lost or delayed baggage. (A) negotiation (B) equipment (C) insurance (D) confirmation

105. All staff members are expected ------- at the office by no later than 9 o’clock in the morning. (A) arrive (B) arriving (C) arrived (D) to arrive

106. Sales of DreamGleam’s cleaning products were higher than ever after the company began airing advertisements ------- television. (A) on (B) in (C) of (D) about

107. The ongoing construction on Langston Boulevard will cause ------- delays for commuters throughout the rest of this week. (A) considering (B) considered (C) considerable (D) considerate

108. The passenger who requested a low-sodium meal is sitting in 27C, ------- is an aisle seat. (A) which (B) whose (C) where (D) whom

109. As part of its two-year restructuring plan, Matsyumi Corporation intends to ------- reduce the size of the administrative staff by about ten percent. (A) gradually (B) usually (C) entirely (D) tightly

110. The banquet hall at the Pearl Hotel can be reserved for a variety of functions, ranging from wedding receptions to events held for -------- purposes. (A) fundraising (B) fundraised (C) fundraise (D) fundraises

111. ------- so many colleagues want to say goodbye, Mr. Addams’ retirement party will be moved to a larger venue. (A) Due to (B) According to (C) Although (D) Because

112. Ms. Jensen asked that she ------- to leave work earlier than usual to pick her daughter up from school. (A) allows (B) be allowed (C) is allowed (D) has been allowed

113. The company spokesperson said that she was not ------- to answer questions about a possible merger. (A) authorized (B) invested (C) extended (D) realized

114. Rockwell Business Association President Richard Smith announced that ------- would be running for the city council in the next election. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself

115. CostRight takes inventory of everything put on the shelves and ------- track of all deliveries. (A) to keep (B) kept (C) keep (D) keeps