Unfortunately, the New York office has failed ______ its sales goals in each of the last three quarters.
to achieve
achievement
achieving
achieves
15
Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______.
behaviors
methods
reactions
policies
10
Europe’s economic recovery will last only if ________ governments decide to make deeper economic reforms.
it
its
they
their
15
The International Energy Agency’s ________ on the supply of oil and natural gas was pessimistic because of slow production among non-OPEC countries.
outlet
outlook
outline
output
20
Mr. Krammer is renowned for his ability to develop and maintain relationships with his colleagues that result ________ optimum solutions for the good of the corporation.
at
in
to
with
15
The director got the secretary ________ all prospective clients and inform them of the company’s new products and services.
to contact
contacted
to be contacting
contact
20
Duncan, a food company, agreed to buy a Dutch company ________ in baby food and clinical nutrition for the sick and the elderly.
specializing
specialization
special
specialty
15
The foundation’s director ________ the scientific operations of the organization.
coordinates
contextualizes
cooperates
coexists
15
The CEO decided to unveil the company’s new products in an elaborate ceremony broadcast on TV ________ the Internet.
and
but
or
as well
15
The CEO maintains that our company’s latest ________ will enhance our bottled- water division.
acquiring
acquisitive
acquired
acquisition
15
Mr. Delancas’ ________ effective communication skills, coupled with his ability to think on his feet, helped him get promoted quickly.
higher
high
highly
highest
15
After weeks of ________, Alhan’s CEO formalized his $362 billion offer to Trinto, the global mining giant.
speculated
speculator
speculation
speculate
15
The company’s CEO is an individual of high integrity with the ability to inspire and motivate ________ employees.
others
the other
another
one another
15
The Board of Directors was impressed by Mr. Delagua’s ability to implement necessary changes and his ________ of new business methods to meet new challenges.
applicable
application
applying
apply
15
Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word processing program __________.