101. The warehouse has inventory management software that is ______ yet innovative in design. (A) simply (B) simplicity (C) simple (D) simplifying

102. Herman Industries hopes to have its manufacturing plant finished ______ the end of next month. (A) by (B) until (C) since (D) within

103. The auditor ______ reviewed the financial reports one by one this morning before submitting them. (A) usually (B) concisely (C) thoroughly (D) preferably

104. The central bank officer ______ that overall 2.5 million households have to depend on the government for their subsidies. (A) resulted (B) deducted (C) calculated (D) administered

105. An associate will be personally ______ Ms. Aziz all throughout her business trip to Glasgow in April. (A) accompanying (B) complying (C) inquiring (D) suggesting

106. Mr. Nelson recently was ______ that his rental vehicle incurred a toll during his rental period. (A) reported (B) notified (C) ordered (D) demanded

107. Boxford International has ______ several contracts to supply furniture businesses in the European region with raw materials. (A) secured (B) objected (C) persisted (D) refrained

108. When ______ what his business plans are for the future, Mr. Nelson said he keeps quite busy with the other branches in Maryland. (A) ask (B) to ask (C) asked (D) asking

109. ______ in this special exhibit will be more than 45 pieces of sculpture and a short biographical film on Mr. Jackson. (A) Include (B) Included (C) Including (D) Inclusion

110. A bill that entitles top-performing employees to receive additional incentives based on a new system of evaluations ______. (A) passing (B) are passed (C) to be passed (D) has been passed

111. Please contact an ______ at your nearest Bank of America location to discuss other products that may meet your needs. (A) associate (B) associative (C) association (D) associational

112. ______ airlines change flight schedules from time to time, it is your responsibility to call the airline and confirm flight information prior to each departure. (A) Before (B) Though (C) Whether (D) Since

113. The main objective Vonton Shipments ______ to achieve is to provide its customers with quick and efficient delivery options. (A) strives (B) delays (C) returns (D) completes

114. The Conference on Engineering Standards will commence as soon as event organizers ______ that every expected attendee has arrived. (A) confirmed (B) confirm (C) would confirm (D) are confirming

115. The exhibition of Santa Maria, the first American luxury passenger ship, will give an opportunity to see ______ the ship really looked like. (A) when (B) how (C) what (D) where

116. The head editor was pleased that the draft was logical and ______, hoping readers would find it easy to understand. (A) excessive (B) coherent (C) responsible (D) fortunate

117. The Appleton Museum offers reduced admission for all NextFar employees ______ they present a company badge upon entering. (A) whether (B) except for (C) provided (D) during

118. ______ interested in learning more about Virtual DJ Software are encouraged to download the online brochure for free. (A) Anyone (B) Whoever (C) Those (D) When

119. Failure to settle a bill by the 25th will ______ an additional charge of $10 to be assessed. (A) pay (B) demand (C) cause (D) impose

120. Ayer Incorporated requires that staff participate in ______ training seminars throughout the year to ensure they always stay up to date on marketing trends. (A) physical (B) temporary (C) optional (D) periodic