101. Managers at Veritel have been ------- in reducing unnecessary project overhead costs. (A) success (B) succeed (C) successful (D) successfully

102. Fullman Corporation’s executives trust Mr. Chase due to ------- long-standing industry experience. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself

103. Ms. Haverly greatly appreciated everyone’s kind and ------- words at the retirement dinner last night. (A) thoughtful (B) convenient (C) proficient (D) accessible

104. Human resources will be in contact with candidates ------- performed well during today’s interviews. (A) they (B) that (C) what (D) when

105. The focus group met daily ------- the new line of handheld gaming devices from EverGames Incorporated. (A) to test (B) tested (C) tests (D) will test

106. Passengers should ------- to the nearest exit, where a cabin crew member will give more detailed instructions. (A) have proceeded (B) be proceeded (C) proceeding (D) proceed

107. The initial research conducted at The Norvel Institute has laid the ------- for further developments in the field of industrial engineering. (A) exception (B) foundation (C) automation (D) reception

108. Invitees to the awards ceremony for the British Young Actors Guild are asked to please dress -------. (A) formal (B) formalize (C) formality (D) formally

109. Formerly ------- as Ruby Inn, the new Ruby Hotel & Suites in downtown Lancaster will open this coming Wednesday. (A) knows (B) knew (C) known (D) knowing

110. Proceedings for the sales conference in Sydney will ideally finish before 6 P.M. ------- everything goes smoothly. (A) rather than (B) unless (C) even if (D) provided

111. Although it was not ------- time to begin its annual holiday celebration, the staff at Grandton Investments decided to start early. (A) quite (B) just (C) almost (D) right

112. SciWorld TV remains one of the top science broadcasting networks in the country, boasting shows with ------- high ratings for over 10 years. (A) temporarily (B) potentially (C) consistently (D) avoidably

113. The acquisition of Merk Computers helped Dreston Technologies significantly increase its brand ------- in the electronics market. (A) recognized (B) recognition (C) recognizing (D) recognizable

114. Having ------- overtime for the past week, editors at Opulent Homes were relieved when the spring issue finally went to print. (A) put in (B) come up (C) given back (D) brought down

115. Big Value Plus announced ------- reductions in prices in order to sell as much stock as possible for its going out of business event. (A) compatible (B) considerable (C) energetic (D) marginal

116. Having received a promotion ------- his previous position in operations, Mr. Gregory found the new work to be both challenging and satisfying. (A) along (B) within (C) toward (D) from

117. Now, guests who join Amaret Hotel’s ------- program will earn five thousand reward points after their first night’s stay as a member. (A) education (B) loyalty (C) community (D) internship

118. After several failed attempts to get in touch with a customer service -------, Ms. Newburg canceled her credit card account. (A) representation (B) representing (C) representative (D) represents

119. Unless flight arrangements ------- unexpectedly, the visitors from Jakarta will be arriving at the airport in Chicago late tomorrow evening. (A) change (B) are changing (C) changing (D) will have changed

120. Morford Manufacturing always strives to maintain ------- beneficial relationships with its vendors, identifying strong partnerships as its competitive edge. (A) mutually (B) fortunately (C) tentatively (D) selectively