101. From the beginning, The Chicago Souvenir Store has not ------- credit cards for purchases under $10. (A) accepted (B) accepting (C) acceptance (D) acceptable

102. The downed tree on Frasier Avenue was a major ------- to commuters on their way to work. (A) alternative (B) assignment (C) barrier (D) opportunity

103. Through his social media -------, jazz musician Milo Vargas has attracted a large audience of fans. (A) presence (B) presents (C) presentable (D) presented

104. The HR department aims to fill all the ------- positions during the job fair next week. (A) absent (B) vacant (C) thorough (D) unavailable

105. Scott & Partners issued a statement ------- organizational problems across all its departments. (A) described (B) describe (C) describing (D) description

106. There are no gas stations on this section of the highway, ------- motorists should be sure to fill up their cars. (A) also (B) so (C) unless (D) however

107. Due to Pine Outfitters’ closure, some of its products had to be sold at a discount, while -------were discarded. (A) ones (B) they (C) those (D) others

108. According to industry experts, Stacey Wilcox will likely ------- retiring chief financial officer Beto Polis (A) pursue (B) succeed (C) progress (D) enhance

109. ------- speakers at the annual Sustainability Congress are either major entrepreneurs or government officials. (A) Most (B) Much of (C) Every (D) Whoever

110. Lighting manufacturer Standard Lux will have to ------- its business strategy if it wants to remain competitive. (A) convince (B) interest (C) require (D) reevaluate

111. To recover from the damage ------- by its recent product recall, Uvici Ltd. began a public relations campaign. (A) caused (B) cause (C) causing (D) causes

112. The concession stands will only reopen ------- the 20-minute intermission in the middle of the play. (A) into (B) during (C) except (D) between

113. The latest South Forest tents are designed to withstand ------- cold winter weather. (A) intensely (B) accordingly (C) separately (D) punctually

114. ------- customers were always asking for the fruit shake, Vera’s Diner decided to add it to their official menu. (A) Until (B) Because (C) Often (D) Although

115. Prior to the meeting, participants will be given documents with a ------- overview of the matters to be discussed. (A) broad (B) various (C) questionable (D) convenient