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Not far _____ the train station lies Starlight Park, which is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
A. from
B. with
C. next
D. until
102
The sales director will give a brief talk _____ the keynote speaker is introduced.
A. before
B. opposite
C. about
D. between
103
The charity's new reading program is _____ to increase literacy rates in developing countries over the next ten years.
A. project
B. projecting
C. projected
D. projects
104
Engaging in social _____, Ms. Mason quickly expanded her network after moving to a new city.
A. active
B. activities
C. activates
D. activated
105
Artists wanting to participate in the contest should submit their work by the _____ of June
A. admission
B. possibility
C. deadline
D. output
106
Drake Pharmaceuticals is _____ to have world-renowned chemist Jonas Lund as its senior lab technician.
A. absent
B. fortunate
C. approximate
D. respective
107
The Zans Corporation _____ manufacturing all of its luxury wallets and footwear domestically next year.
A. was starting
B. started
C. will start
D. has started
108
Some voters have a clear _____ for candidates who have practiced law.
A. selection
B. reflection
C. component
D. preference
109
The clerk said that _____ fifteen customers had been waiting outside the store for it to open.
A. rougher
B. roughly
C. rough
D. roughness
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The leaky faucet has been repaired, so visitors may _____ use the first-floor restroom.
A. however
B. once
C. now
D. quite
111
The _____ of the disease can be significantly slowed by taking the medicine developed by Dr. Toft's team.
A. progressed
B. progression
C. progressive
D. progressively
112
Unfortunately, when the hurricane hit the area, residents as well as public officials were _____ unprepared.
A. subsequently
B. totally
C. beneficially
D. currently
113
The company plans on _____ the salespeople for the expenses they incurred while attending the conference.
A. reimbursement
B. reimbursed
C. reimburse
D. reimbursing
114
Ms. Carlton felt comfortable crossing the road because there were no vehicles coming in her _____.
A. directly
B. direction
C. direct
D. directs
115
_____ the television coverage of the general election, a number of high-profile candidates were interviewed live on air.
A. During
B. About
C. While
D. Since
116
Mr. Hicks _____ seating near the stage in the concert hall for important clients.
A. cooperated
B. entertained
C. loosened
D. reserved
117
Fritz Center, the venue _____ hosts the film industry's awards banquet, is undergoing an ambitious expansion project.
A. that
B. where
C. what
D. even
118
The monthly staff dinners give employees from different departments the chance to interact with _____ on a personal level.
A. other
B. neither
C. every
D. each other
119
Landlords are required to _____ with the regulations set by the Regional Department of Safe Housing.
A. reinforce
B. comply
C. fulfill
D. interfere
120
A sturdy support beam was added to the first story of the building for _____ reasons.
A. structures
B. structurally
C. structure
D. structural
121
Eco Unite is a non-profit organization _____ to educating the public about environmental issues.
A. proposed
B. deferred
C. dedicated
D. observed
122
It is essential that the logo for Prime Vitamins be integrated _____ all of its catalogs and mailings.
A. into
B. of
C. as
D. than
123
Despite receiving rejections from several major publishers, Ian Wright _____ to become a world-famous novelist.
A. gave up
B. figured out
C. brought down
D. went on
124
Mr. Burrows was praised for creating _____ user manuals which can be easily understood.
A. inform
B. informant
C. informs
D. informative
125
Even though Ms. Garcia had a small account at the financial institution, the employee treated her _____ she were a major
investor.
A. rather than
B. in spite of
C. as if
D. provided that
126
When you return an item by mail, be sure the receipt is _____ to the request form to expedite processing.
A. attachment
B. attached
C. attaching
D. attach
127
The witness saw only a _____ figure standing near the lamp post shortly before the crime was committed.
A. solitary
B. spare
C. previous
D. random
128
Ben Sanders _____ designed the suitcase to fold up easily for compact storage.
A. innovatively
B. innovate
C. innovative
D. innovation
129
Because the weather was warmer than usual this summer, the crops _____ a few weeks early.
A. have been harvesting
B. will have harvested
C. are harvesting
D. will be harvested
130
_____ auditing the financial records of Rockford Consulting, the accountant will submit an official report.
A. In addition
B. Given
C. For example
D. Upon
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101
All of the trees on the property were damaged in the storm _____ the one near the rear entrance.
A. except
B. considering
C. still
D. along
102
Mr. Hotei had to undergo several medical tests before receiving _____ diagnosis from the physician.
A. he
B. him
C. himself
D. his
103
Entrepreneur James Mosby is featured in the most _____ issue of the magazine.
A. final
B. former
C. recent
D. later
104
The official decision made by the judge must be based _____ on the evidence presented.
A. cooperatively
B. strictly
C. tensely
D. remarkably
105
Due to his decades of experience, Mr. Finley was responsible for the training of the _____ for the new gym.
A. instructors
B. instructive
C. instructively
D. instructed
106
Customers at Blaze Restaurant may use the valet parking service or park the vehicles _____.
A. their
B. themselves
C. they
D. theirs
107
Last year, the young chemists contributed _____ to the development of a new adhesive.
A. construction
B. constructively
C. constructive
D. constructed
108
The experts at Prime Carpentry can handle any piece of wooden furniture, restoring it _____ its original condition.
A. to
B. by
C. at
D. with
109
The library has requested funding for _____ doors for the convenience of patrons.
A. underway
B. automatic
C. frequent
D. energetic
110
After noticing the wardrobe's _____ condition, the owner of the antique shop lowered its price.
A. deteriorates
B. deteriorating
C. deterioration
D. deteriorate
111
For the past decade, Henley Vivian _____ to be a talented and motivated journalist.
A. is proving
B. proving
C. prove
D. has proven
112
_____ who suffers from sleep problems could benefit from drinking this herbal tea.
A. Ourselves
B. Whichever
C. Anyone
D. Others
113
An additional route was added to the rail line to reduce travel times in the southern _____.
A. accent
B. function
C. distance
D. region
114
During the holiday season, Schwartz Department Store will _____ special make-up gift sets.
A. solve
B. carry
C. impress
D. occupy
115
Buying a home for the first time can be complicated and even _____ without help from a licensed real estate agent.
A. nervous
B. risky
C. decreased
D. initial
116
The Brownsville Homeless Shelter has helped thousands of people since its _____ last year.
A. creative
B. created
C. create
D. creation
117
The semi-finalists for the community art contest will be _____ by a panel of judges tomorrow.
A. selected
B. ignored
C. prevented
D. complemented
118
The penalties for canceling the cell phone contract early were _____ stated in the agreement.
A. express
B. expression
C. expressly
D. expressed
119
_____ the researcher's report, eating fresh fruits and vegetables more often is a better health goal than avoiding fast food.
A. Even though
B. Rather than
C. According to
D. Because of
120
To make the tour accessible to Spanish speakers, the language _____ plans to provide translation services.
A. interpreted
B. to interpret
C. interpreting
D. interpreter
121
Joggers are asked to keep to the right side of the path, as _____ cyclists will need space to pass on the left.
A. many
B. each
C. much
D. either
122
Prior to a viewing by potential buyers, the real estate agent makes sure the home is _____.
A. presentation
B. presenting
C. presentable
D. present
123
For the payment _____ last week, the necessary state and federal taxes must be paid by the recipient.
A. was remitted
B. remitted
C. remitting
D. to remit
124
Everyone is in favor of shortening working hours, but _____ the president approves the change, nothing will happen.
A. without
B. until
C. yet
D. because
125
The manufacturing company's recent _____ to reduce on-site accidents was appreciated by the staff.
A. attempt
B. industry
C. value
D. faculty
126
The dining room furniture was left _____ in the house because the new owner bought it.
A. intended
B. intention
C. intentional
D. intentionally
127
The Garrison Theater will _____ allow student groups to view rehearsals during the day.
A. vaguely
B. substantially
C. occasionally
D. previously
128
Pro Sports magazine made a name for itself _____ the publication of a series of exclusive interviews with top athletes.
A. like
B. both
C. solve
D. with
129
Only _____ delegates wearing their ID badges will be allowed into the conference venue.
A. those
B. who
C. each
D. that
130
_____ the candidate's official announcement that he will run for office, he met privately with his advisors.
A. In advance of
B. As long as
C. On behalf of
D. So as to
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101
Should the customer believe that the proposed color scheme is not _____, the interior designer can make adjustments.
A. attract
B. attractive
C. attracted
D. attractively
102
For Friday's dinner reservation, please _____ the number of seats from eight to ten guests.
A. increase
B. reflect
C. merge
D. invite
103
Mr. Brandt asked for the banner to be hung _____ the exterior wall of the building.
A. up
B. next
C. on
D. with
104
In case you have problems with the device in the future, you should retain your newly _____ receipt.
A. expressed
B. predicted
C. issued
D. approached
105
If the patient's nasal problem does not show signs of improvement _____ two days, he should visit the clinic again.
A. because of
B. regarding
C. apart from
D. within
106
Those giving demonstrations at the department store _____ explained the product's features and benefits.
A. enthusiasm
B. enthusiast
C. enthusiastically
D. enthusiastic
107
Because its latest exhibit is highly valuable, the Gabe Gallery took more precautions than it _____ did in the past.
A. ever
B. yet
C. such
D. much
108
_____ making structural changes to a house must first apply for a building permit.
A. Our
B. Who
C. Them
D. Anyone
109
Employees who attend the workshop on improving communication skills will be given a certificate of _____ by the instructor.
A. achieved
B. achieving
C. achieve
D. achievement
110
_____ its distinguished faculty in the science department, the university has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
A. In addition to
B. Otherwise
C. As well
D. Hardly ever
111
The donations received from the fundraiser _____ among the charity's three locations equally.
A. have divided
B. is being divided
C. are dividing
D. will be divided
112
_____ the building's age, the ventilation system must be up-to-date with all safety codes.
A. Instead of
B. Toward
C. Regardless of
D. Since
113
The train delays on the Trenton line were caused by a _____ error at one of the stations.
A. proceed
B. proceeded
C. procedural
D. procedurally
114
As we expect to receive hundreds of applications for the position, please _____ your resume to two pages.
A. limit
B. follow
C. refrain
D. unfold
115
The lecturer _____ on the country's struggle for independence when he gives his talk.
A. has focused
B. is focused
C. will focus
D. focusing
116
The welcome activity is an opportunity to improve communication _____ volunteers before the project begins.
A. among
B. like
C. above
D. under
117
The balconies connected to the rooms at the Orwell Hotel provide a _____ view of a private beach.
A. stunningly
B. stuns
C. stunning
D. stunned
118
The travel agent's _____ of the ticket purchase was sent to the customer by e-mail as soon as the payment was made.
A. extent
B. confirmation
C. awareness
D. proposal
119
After examining the vehicle, the mechanic had _____ identified the reason why the engine lost power.
A. corrections
B. correctly
C. correct
D. corrects
120
Because of her hearing disability, Ms. Frasier will be _____ by a sign language expert so she can participate in the meeting.
A. convinced
B. anticipated
C. accompanied
D. cautioned
121
The project development team is partially responsible for the selection and _____ of potential building sites.
A. appraisal
B. appraises
C. appraise
D. appraised
122
The easy-to-prepare meal packets come with all the ingredients necessary for an individual dinner _____ boiling water.
A. except
B. despite
C. elsewhere
D. past
123
The education center provides training classes in key skills _____ that the unemployed can find jobs more easily.
A. so
B. ever
C. only
D. as
124
The terms of the licensing agreement are quite _____ and do not require legal experience to be understood.
A. energetic
B. frequent
C. straightforward
D. accomplished
125
The informational materials sent to conference attendees _____ the presentation schedule and social events.
A. expand
B. solicit
C. allow
D. outline
126
You may have the merchandise sent directly to your home or pick it up in person at the store, _____ you prefer.
A. both
B. whichever
C. everybody
D. another
127
_____ occurring substances are used in the vitamin supplement instead of chemicals.
A. Naturally
B. Natural
C. Naturalize
D. Nature
128
The bus driver used a side street rather than the main highway, _____ avoiding rush hour traffic.
A. such as
B. than
C. unless
D. thereby
129
The crew members _____ the main section of the building by the time the waste removal trucks arrive at 3:
A. demolish
B. will have demolished
C. demolished
D. had demolished
130
Should you find any manufacturing _____ in your ultra-high-definition television, contact the place of purchase as soon as
possible.
A. premises
B. defects
C. impacts
D. distractions
