101. Last night’s concert ------- much longer than any of the audience members had thought it would, but it was still fun. (A) lasts (B) lasted (C) has lasted (D) was lasting

102. Researchers find that people tend to feel more ------- if they sleep and exercise regularly, which builds up strength. (A) flexible (B) intense (C) pleasant (D) energetic

103. The Arktika Legend snowmobile ------- by the majority of people as being the best vehicle of its type for winter sports. (A) picked (B) is picking (C) was picked (D) has been picking

104. The team manager expects everyone to reply to his e-mails -------, so it is best to send a response right away. (A) lately (B) precisely (C) promptly (D) eventually

105. There are numerous lovely ------- trails throughout the park, from easy flat paths to rugged routes that are difficult to hike. (A) walks (B) walker (C) walked (D) walking

106. There were only four items on the -------, but at least one of the topics was expected to take over an hour to discuss with everyone. (A) floor (B) shelf (C) agenda (D) computer

107. One of the purposes of making a business proposal is ------- all the different things that a group of people needs to successfully do a project. (A) considers (B) to consider (C) considered (D) consideration

108. The shuttle bus for the airport ------- at 10 A.M. tomorrow morning, but please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you get a spot. (A) left (B) has left (C) is leaving (D) having left

109. The Sumner Writing ------- is held every spring and has prizes in several different categories, including poetry, short stories, and novels. (A) competes (B) competitor (C) competition (D) competitiveness

110. All staff members should try to arrive for work -------, right at 9 A.M., though being a few minutes late because of traffic is understandable. (A) punctual (B) punctuate (C) punctually (D) punctuation

111. No one is allowed to enter the third floor of the building ------- special permission, since that is where the research department stores all its files. (A) besides (B) without (C) except for (D) along with

112. The director’s assistant is expected to accompany the boss ------- he goes, including to all meetings and on business trips that are within the region. (A) whoever (B) whatever (C) wherever (D) whenever

113. The union ------- some changes be made to their current contract, including a significant raise and improved benefits, or workers would go on strike. (A) decided (B) explained (C) expressed (D) demanded

114. There are numerous meeting rooms in the Marquis building, but the director specifically requested the ------- one with lots of windows. (A) brightly (B) brighter (C) brightest (D) brightness

115. Though several people offered to help organize the department dinner, Alice decided it would be better to take care of all the arrangements -------. (A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself

116. Mr. Winters was ------- surprised when he did not see anyone in the meeting room, but he quickly realized he was very early and nothing had started yet. (A) reluctantly (B) perceptively (C) momentarily (D) exceptionally

117. There is no doubt ------- people are changing the way they communicate with each other, and companies need to adapt to these shifts. (A) this (B) that (C) what (D) which

118. When measuring fabric to make clothing, it is important to check exactly how much is needed and not ------- the amount as getting too little can cause problems. (A) imply (B) predict (C) suggest (D) estimate

119. -------, the Gallante Diamond on display at the art museum is worth over a million dollars, which people find amazing because it does not look very big. (A) Impressive (B) Impression (C) Impressively (D) Impressionable

120. The Mainland scholarship has been set up for students needing ------- assistance, so they can study without worrying about where they will obtain money for living. (A) financial (B) academic (C) defensive (D) managerial