101. ------- heavy rains are expected, the Castro Market Days will still commence as planned. (A) As a result of (B) Due to (C) In general (D) Even if

102. After eight years of heavy losses and downsizing, Duross Ltd. finally posted an annual ------- of 20 percent. (A) growing (B) growth (C) grow (D) growingly

103. According to stock market data, Everytab Inc. ------- exceeds analysts’ stock price projections. (A) frequency (B) frequently (C) frequents (D) frequent

104. ------- purchasing new fabric, designer Jenna Diggs suggested making new drapes from leftover materials. (A) Because (B) Instead of (C) Additionally (D) Next to

105. Despite leading in the polls, mayoral candidate Vivica Cao withdrew from the race to focus on a ------- matter. (A) personally (B) personal (C) person (D) personalize

106. ------- more media traction, Caselink Solutions hired several famous sport figures to star in its commercials. (A) Gain (B) To gain (C) Gained (D) Gains

107. ------- considered an architectural marvel, Ms. Tissot's home has appeared in most home design magazines. (A) Closely (B) Possibly (C) Widely (D) Approximately

108. As a gesture of gratitude, Goldberg Cleaning ------- a 25 percent discount on all laundry services for the upcoming week. (A) provide (B) provided (C) has provided (D) will provide

109. Mr. Trenton was ------- with his work schedule, as he was happy to work either early in the morning or late at night. (A) depressed (B) regretful (C) supportive (D) flexible

110. The one major ------- with the new Vista 3 tablet computer is its short battery life. (A) display (B) flaw (C) publicity (D) approach

111. Architecture critic Josh Marshall ------- the new Stuart Tower favorably, praising its structural design. (A) criticized (B) maintained (C) advanced (D) reviewed

112. Owing to its ------- with local resorts, Rubin’s Deli is visited mostly during the summer months. (A) provision (B) extension (C) revision (D) association

113. The new Windmill Act ------- a new step in the Australian government’s efforts to create clean energy. (A) represent (B) represents (C) representing (D) representatives

114. Once Mindy Teas begins operation, its merchandise ------- to businesses such as restaurants rather than to individual consumers. (A) has distributed (B) to distribute (C) are distributing (D) will be distributed

115. Mr. Underwood made ------- boss aware that he would be available for remote work during the vacation period. (A) his (B) himself (C) he (D) him