101. Over the past few years, Wilson & Associates has been ______ with many awards for its contributions to local charities. (A) delivered (B) established (C) categorized (D) provided

102. The employment contract includes the salary and benefits package ______ during the interview. (A) discuss (B) discussed (C) discussing (D) to discuss

103. A company policy regarding extended paid medical leave was reinstated ______ new management took over. (A) owing to (B) after (C) rather than (D) accordingly

104. Cotti Inc.’s latest device was a considerable success, as it surpassed all the ______ sales figures by at least 20 percent. (A) projected (B) renewable (C) voluntary (D) economical

105. The process of finding an affordable apartment in a major city can be ______ for any new resident. (A) challenge (B) challenges (C) challenged (D) challenging

106. Chef John Nelson specializes in the cooking style of the Lancaster region of England, ______ he was born and raised. (A) who (B) where (C) what (D) which

107. Ms. Barton ______ received her certification as a nurse and is now looking for a position at a major hospital. (A) nearly (B) exactly (C) adversely (D) recently

108. The governor acknowledged that many bridges in the state of Alabama are in ______ need of repair. (A) many (B) always (C) urgent (D) various

109. Ever ______ the television station replaced the host of its popular talk show, it has been receiving complaints from viewers. (A) since (B) without (C) if (D) until

110. ______ the recent production issues, CEO Martin Gallium has decided to visit the factory to check for problems. (A) Now that (B) Due to (C) In spite of (D) Even if

111. Cameron Marques was able to get an internship at Melvin Financial despite the ______ competition. (A) intense (B) frequent (C) indefinite (D) distant

112. ______ entering the venue, visitors must present either a digital or printed ticket to a staff member. (A) Except (B) Beside (C) Upon (D) Toward

113. All of the nominees for the Best Actor Award ______ together near the front of the auditorium. (A) seated (B) were seated (C) seat (D) seating

114. Environmentalists warn that rising sea levels might have a lasting ______ on several major cities. (A) priority (B) estimate (C) influence (D) confidence

115. Mr. Reiner ______ that he will post a job advertisement for the open position in accounting later this week. (A) stated (B) referred (C) praised (D) booked