101. Most technology start-ups require private funding in ------- inception stage to develop into a fully functioning company. (A) them (B) their (C) theirs (D) themselves

102. Industry analysts predict that the market for automobile accessories ------- 10 percent in the first quarter of next year. (A) grew (B) grows (C) has grown (D) will grow

103. Some of the scuba diving instructors working today ------- by a global organization called Ocea. (A) will be certifying (B) are certifying (C) certified (D) are certified

104. Mr. Shen wanted to ------- his afternoon appointment with his clients in London prior to boarding the plane. (A) review (B) oversee (C) confirm (D) submit

105. With the support of all board members, Mr. Packer ------- the votes needed to become chief financial officer. (A) has secured (B) securing (C) have secured (D) to secure

106. Even with a reduced budget, Nemiana managed to ------- its competitors in terms of overall sales. (A) accompany (B) surpass (C) accommodate (D) enlighten

107. Before signing the document, the attorney ------- examined it and found several minor problems in the wording. (A) potentially (B) indirectly (C) evenly (D) thoroughly

108. The actual December sales numbers were ------- the range that management had projected for the monthly target. (A) until (B) throughout (C) within (D) onto

109. Although Marisol Cortez was absent, the conference went on ------- due to the hard work of the colleagues who took her place. (A) success (B) successful (C) successfully (D) succeeding

110. Levitan’s staff members are able to accept returns of defective items ------- getting an approval from a supervisor. (A) through (B) without (C) besides (D) except

111. Marcklin Inc.’s latest factory inspection ------- did not meet the safety standards developed by the government. (A) judges (B) permissions (C) interpretations (D) reports

112. Bontal Corp. has released a new online photo-editing application ------ to be the best on the market. (A) regarding (B) regards (C) regarded (D) to regard

113. All of the bedding collections featured in the Tarvan Stores’ catalog are exclusive ------- with famous interior decorators. (A) collaborated (B) collaborative (C) collaborations (D) collaboratively

114. According to customer reviews, visitors enjoy the Heller Museum’s ------- exhibits, which allow for hands-on learning. (A) proficient (B) tentative (C) conditional (D) interactive

115. Some companies look for employees with experience, ------- others prefer to hire and train inexperienced workers. (A) until (B) what (C) while (D) once