101. New employees can take up to 10 days of annual leave once ------- have completed their three-month probationary period. (A) theirs (B) they (C) their (D) themselves

102. During the busiest period of the year, the toy factory ------- over 40,000 units per week. (A) determines (B) produces (C) discovers (D) reveals

103. Over a thousand people applied for the law school fellowship, but ------- 50 people were selected for it. (A) none (B) almost all (C) many (D) fewer than

104. As Merrill Industries has limited parking, most employees commute to the office ------- by taxi or by subway. (A) such (B) through (C) each (D) either

105. The agency is ------- a male actor between the ages of 20 and 28 to star in its latest science-fiction film. (A) responding (B) inquiring (C) seeking (D) proving

106. In addition to cream cheese, the ingredients in the standard ------- for cheesecake include butter, eggs, and sugar. (A) manual (B) delivery (C) recipe (D) quality

107. Mr. Polson chose the Explorer Ultra van model over the ------- because it has a variety of safety features. (A) few (B) most (C) others (D) one

108. ------- weight machines, the gym has various other exercise equipment including treadmills and stationary bikes. (A) Just as (B) In case of (C) Along with (D) Only if

109. The 5 P.M. flight to Dallas ------- for at least three hours because of extreme weather conditions. (A) will delay (B) delays (C) is delaying (D) has been delayed

110. Southwest Media Holdings and Sterner Video merged to become a large ------- company with offices in Mexico and the US. (A) local (B) former (C) municipal (D) international

111. From next month onward, popular jazz musician Adam Mannheim ------- by Visionary Talent Agency. (A) was represented (B) is represented (C) has been represented (D) will be represented

112. ------- to last year’s event, the annual shareholders’ meeting will be held at the firm’s headquarters. (A) Similitude (B) Similarly (C) Similar (D) Similarity

113. Although the new digital camera was popular with customers, it was recalled ------- due to a faulty component. (A) gracefully (B) immediately (C) particularly (D) especially

114. Joshi Yamamoto performed at the Coleman Concert Hall and then gave an interview to Audio Magazine -------. (A) toward (B) afterward (C) behind (D) following

115. Contraz’ latest athletic shoe ------- was a massive hit with consumers and sold out in only a few hours. (A) collected (B) collect (C) collection (D) collecting