101. Productivity at Fornam International has increased ------- a steady rate for the past three quarters. (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) under

102. A note containing a ------- from a parent or guardian is required to excuse any class absences. (A) contact (B) payment (C) signature (D) permission

103. Invoice totals were ------- different from those of last month, leading to a recalculation in accounting. (A) considering (B) consider (C) considerable (D) considerably

104. Most department members agree that get-togethers after work are appropriate only in -------. (A) moderate (B) moderated (C) moderation (D) moderately

105. Rain in Bangkok can become ------- in the early fall months, leading to sharp declines in tourists. (A) simple (B) urgent (C) extreme (D) necessary

106. Airline officials would like ------- all passengers that smoking is prohibited in all areas throughout the cabin. (A) reminding (B) to remind (C) reminded (D) reminder

107. The delivery man left just early enough so that ------- timing in dropping off the package was perfect. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself

108. Thanks to the new software, data processing has been greatly -------, allowing for faster reporting capabilities. (A) canceled (B) simplified (C) functioned (D) lengthened

109. Faculty and staff ------- a great deal of time and effort to the development of the new university library wing. (A) dedicating (B) are dedicated (C) has dedicated (D) have dedicated

110. Security administrators at Goldenwest Financial ------- an inspection of all computer and server systems last week. (A) perform (B) performed (C) are performing (D) have performed

111. ------- increased equipment maintenance costs in the previous quarter, Marenberg Shipping still managed to remain profitable. (A) Although (B) Even if (C) In spite of (D) Provided that

112. Mr. Yang could not contact the new client, as his assistant forgot to ------- the phone number on her memo pad. (A) put on (B) get on (C) bring up (D) take down

113. Many ------- of the recent solar eclipse were asked to submit photos they had taken to be used at a space exhibition at the museum. (A) observes (B) observers (C) observations (D) observatories

114. In order to avoid confusion and potential injury, workers should calmly walk to the exit nearest them ------- a fire drill. (A) unless (B) away from (C) in addition to (D) in the event of

115. Unfortunately, Mr. Peretti did not remember ------- the lights in the office, so they were left on all weekend. (A) to turn off (B) turned off (C) turning off (D) were turned off

116. The visitors from Shandong conducted themselves very -------, making an excellent impression on high-level managers within the company. (A) insecurely (B) detectably (C) awkwardly (D) professionally

117. Employees are always encouraged to make ------- suggestions for any improvements they think would be of benefit to the firm. (A) constructs (B) constructed (C) constructing (D) constructive

118. Any donations made throughout the year to charitable organizations are eligible as ------- from expenses on income tax statements. (A) decisions (B) inclusions (C) deductions (D) estimations

119. Of the customers ------- in the recent questionnaire, approximately 85 percent indicated a high level of satisfaction with how the business handles service requests. (A) surveyed (B) surveying (C) have surveyed (D) were surveying

120. Texlink Technologies is well-known for designing Web sites that are arranged ------- and for the convenience of end users looking for an easy-to-navigate online experience. (A) senses (B) sensing (C) sensible (D) sensibly