101. ------- the various candidates for the position, Kristen Peters has the most impressive portfolio. (A) Except (B) For (C) Among (D) Without

102. Biologists at the World Ocean Lab in Florida often ------- research results with each other. (A) share (B) shares (C) sharing (D) sharable

103. The loud noises coming from the construction site on Pearl Avenue have resulted in plenty of -------. (A) tourists (B) supports (C) buildings (D) complaints

104. As soon as the customer ------- to the terms of service, we will proceed with his order. (A) agreeing (B) agrees (C) agreed (D) will agree

105. Holing Inc. aims to ------- its reach by publishing its Web site in several different languages. (A) inspect (B) extend (C) regulate (D) associate

106. It was fortunate that Mr. Gates received a raise, ------- he needed to pay off his mortgage. (A) still (B) only if (C) given that (D) otherwise

107. As the ferry’s departure was -------, passengers were asked to take their seats. (A) efficient (B) permanent (C) imminent (D) frequent

108. The event coordinator said ------- he needed help setting up the registration table before guests arrived. (A) if (B) whatever (C) which (D) that

109. Ms. Martez was overly ------- for the sales assistant position, so she was offered a management role. (A) qualification (B) qualified (C) qualify (D) qualifying

110. The mayor’s plan to improve transportation met with the ------- approval of city officials and the public. (A) spacious (B) prominent (C) widespread (D) preferred

111. The store shelves must be restocked with new merchandise in a ------- manner. (A) time (B) timing (C) timed (D) timely

112. Ms. Keller called her bank as she ------- of an unusual charge to her credit card last month. (A) notify (B) notifies (C) had notified (D) was notified

113. The TNC Weather Channel ------- adjusts its measurement data to ensure information is accurate. (A) precisely (B) indefinitely (C) instinctively (D) barely

114. Senior employees can give advice on important matters, ------- the CEO makes most of the final decisions. (A) despite (B) nor (C) whether (D) yet

115. Mr. Klein was chosen as the keynote speaker ------- the closing lecture at the conference. (A) to deliver (B) deliver (C) deliverer (D) delivers