Mr. Corder received a microwave as a birthday gift, which was greatly appreciated because ------- had broken down recently. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself

Each staff member will have the opportunity ------- the restaurant where the department goes for its monthly meetings. (A) choice (B) chosen (C) choosing (D) to choose

The organizer will arrange ------- from the hotel to the convention venue for all the visitors before the event. (A) warehouses (B) sponsorship (C) transportation (D) videoconferences

------- a couple of delays in construction and a few empty stores, the grand opening of Willow Avenue Mall went ahead as scheduled. (A) Despite (B) Because (C) Instead of (D) Owing to

Until the Saniday Building was built last year, the ------- tower in the city was the Gremonte, which is over 220 meters tall. (A) high (B) higher (C) height (D) highest

The priceless Zorello gems ------- at the Grand National Museum on several occasions and always draw a large number of visitors. (A) are displaying (B) have displayed (C) have been displayed (D) have been displaying

All the moving parts of the conveyor belt need to be ------- inspected and cleaned to ensure that the assembly work can continue smoothly. (A) rarely (B) reductively (C) positively (D) regularly

At first, Bardston’s board of directors was not in support of the initiative to buy Hasney, but changed its minds once it heard the CEO looked on the purchase -------. (A) approval (B) approved (C) approvingly (D) approvable

Customers can make ------- about improvements they would like to see in Grand-Mart, including items they think the store should sell. (A) suggestive (B) suggesting (C) suggestible (D) suggestions

Premium shoppers of Sherman Shoes can buy one pair of footwear and get a second pair of ------- or lesser value for half price. (A) extra (B) fresh (C) equal (D) formal

Homeowners are allowed to park vehicles along the street, so long as autos are moved ------- street cleaners have to pass through. (A) where (B) whenever (C) whose (D) whoever

Ward Denver is a popular speaker for making audiences reconsider their ideas about life, ------- traditional notions of what they should and can do. (A) challenge (B) challenger (C) challenged (D) challenging

One of the secretaries in the main office ------- files the weekly sales accounts, but since all of the assistants were busy, someone else had to do it. (A) normal (B) normally (C) normality (D) normalize

Energetica was asked to ------- city hall for the upcoming holiday season, making it look lovely and festive for the Christmas. (A) achieve (B) host (C) decorate (D) convene

Because the caterer charges according to the number of people attending a function, it is important to know ------- how many guests will come. (A) likely (B) finely (C) tightly (D) exactly

Not ------- of the computers in the store were damaged by smoke from the nearby fire, since some had been put into storage in the basement. (A) all (B) few (C) much (D) every

The Wester Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a performance by Jack Amble, ------- pianist, playing his own composition, Midwinter Treasures. (A) accomplished (B) accomplishing (C) accomplishable (D) accomplishment

The guest speakers at the beauty salon conference each received a gift bag with some expensive toiletries and products -------. (A) along (B) inside (C) beside (D) without

While the ------- vice president of sales believed in gradual expansion, the man who is currently in charge prefers a more aggressive approach. (A) tolerant (B) previous (C) permanent (D) particular

------- increased interest in using computer games for educational purposes, a number of entertainment companies are expanding their product lines. (A) In spite of (B) As a result of (C) Regardless of (D) In place of