101. Many startup companies remain small operations because they lack ------- funds to expand. (A) suffice (B) sufficiently (C) sufficiency (D) sufficient

102. Record label Avio ------- several famous audio engineers over the years to assist with the production of its albums. (A) has hired (B) to hire (C) is hiring (D) hiring

103. Seattle’s KMZ Radio ------- holds contests to give its listeners chances to win tickets for concerts in the area. (A) partially (B) nearly (C) immediately (D) regularly

104. Tina Gerber ------- the rumors of her planned resignation by clearly stating that they were false during a press conference. (A) addressed (B) produced (C) consulted (D) appropriated

105. The firefighters stayed in ------- contact with each other as they searched for people in the burning building. (A) closed (B) closely (C) closeness (D) close

106. ------- expedited shipping is only $2 extra, most shoppers at Bloomington Mart select the slower option. (A) Ahead of (B) Whether (C) Only if (D) Although

107. Fulbright Publishing has its authors ------- bookstores across the country following the release of their novels. (A) to visit (B) visits (C) visit (D) visited

108. The journalist interviewed people living in different parts of the country to get various ------- on the upcoming election. (A) candidates (B) confirmations (C) perspectives (D) approvals

109. Freshtopia uses certified ------- ingredients in all of its beverages to appeal to health-conscious consumers. (A) dependent (B) organic (C) complimentary (D) accurate

110. Headhunters for the top law firms are looking for specific traits in -------, including the ability to cope with pressure. (A) applicants (B) application (C) applying (D) applies

111. Mr. Harding has not arrived at the client’s office on Oak Street yet, but he should be there ------- before 3 P.M. (A) short (B) shortest (C) shortly (D) shortening

112. The show at Lyndon Hall ------- due to some technical issues with the new equipment installed on the stage. (A) reschedule (B) rescheduled (C) will reschedule (D) was rescheduled

113. A new café opened just ------ the street from Mr. Lee’s office, so he can get coffee easily now. (A) below (B) across (C) inside (D) before

114. Debra Polson, the lead actor in the play West Village, was ------- after she experienced medical issues. (A) replaced (B) consulted (C) achieved (D) reviewed

115. Ms. Robinson’s essay was ------- accepted following its rejection by five different academic journals. (A) extensively (B) ordinarily (C) remotely (D) eventually