________ signs that Mr. Francos was softening his stance towards the protesting employees.
Having shown
Most of the
There were
It was the
The employees __________ about the closure before the announcement was made public.
known
knew
know
have known
Financial analysts advocate that balancing the needs of producers and consumers is ________ crucial as increasing the supply and curbing energy demand.
very
as
so
too
Unfortunately, the New York office has failed ______ its sales goals in each of the last three quarters.
to achieve
achieves
achieving
achievement
Senior analyst John Pierpoint expects SunDigit to post ______ of $4 billion for the year.
a profit
to profit
profitable
profitably
Salpert Corporation's stock ______ by 8% during the first quarter of the year.
rose
has risen
rising
rise
The International Energy Agency’s ________ on the supply of oil and natural gas was pessimistic because of slow production among non-OPEC countries.
outline
outlook
outlet
output
Register early if you would like to attend next Tuesday’s ________ on project management.
reason
policy
seminar
scene
______ CDF Inc. stood to make a larger profit by selling its aging Texas plant to rival Albacore Inc., it decided instead to sell for less to the relative newcomer Telebrite.
Although
Because
Despite
Rather than
Europe’s economic recovery will last only if ________ governments decide to make deeper economic reforms.
its
it
they
their
Many ______ are nervous about the longterm financial health of the company, especially after last week's poor earnings report.
of investors
investors
investments
of the investments
All clothing sold in Develyn’s Boutique is made from natural materials and contains no ________ dyes.
immediate
synthetic
assumed
reasonable
Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word processing program __________.
advanced
prior
previous
before
________ is no better season than winter to begin training at Silver’s Fitness Center.
There
It
When
As it
Paul Brown resigned last Monday from his position as ________ executive of the company.
fine
chief
large
front
______ the Radio Communications Directory, there are 16,376 licensed radio stations currently broadcasting.
Taken by
According to
Required by
Due to
A generation ago, no one could have predicted that computers and the Internet would be as ______ as they are today.
prevalent
communicated
recent
continual
Jamal Nawzad has received top performance reviews ________ he joined the sales department two years ago
despite
since
except
during
Gyeon Corporation’s continuing education policy states that ________ learning new skills enhances creativity and focus.
regulate
regularity
regular
regularly
The agenda for Thursday's meeting ______ include new product development.
has not
was not
does not
not
Mr. Delancas’ ________ effective communication skills, coupled with his ability to think on his feet, helped him get promoted quickly.
highly
high
higher
highest
Ms. Ikeda and Mr. Arroyo are the final candidates under _______ for the position of director of development.
elimination
recognition
consideration
confirmation
The staff would like to remind all customers that they _____ their personal belongings.
must keep care of
should take after
should take care with
must take care of
A late fee will be applied to your account _______ payment is not received by March 31 .
whether
but
if
and
Althea Corporation ______ by many analysts to be the most innovative software company in the industry.
was considering
considerably
consideration
is considered
More and more companies are beginning ________ surveillance cameras around the office.
to be installed
installing
being installed
to install
Customer reviews indicate that many modern mobile devices are often unnecessarily ________.
complicate
complication
complicated
complicates
The company’s Director adopted a proactive approach in developing and maintaining a program of lectures which have helped COMBI ________ its objectives.
to furthering
further
to have furthered
be furthering
The organizers of the trip reminded participants to ________ at the steps of the city hall at 2:00 P.M.
go
see
combine
meet
The company’s CEO has implemented the company’s ________ procedures for employees in accordance with the Law.
disciplined
disciplining
discipline
disciplinary
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.
application
applicable
applying
apply
It is still unclear ______ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the city council.
about
before
yet
whether
Dr. Hooper at Michigan United Hospital is the world's ______ authority on knee replacement surgeries.
leaders
led
leader
leading
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.
with
to
at
in
The director got the secretary ________ all prospective clients and inform them of the company’s new products and services.
contact
to contact
contacted
to be contacting
The person who is taking the minutes will be seated __________ the chairman.
next
by
from
to
Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word processing program __________.
previous
before
prior
advanced
Most of the country's ______ engages in agricultural activities of one sort or another.
land
gardens
population
nation
The International Financial Institution seeks an outstanding professional to assist ________ a broad range of analytical and advocacy activities.
in
with
for
at
The foundation’s director ________ the scientific operations of the organization.
coexists
coordinates
contextualizes
cooperates
he CEO maintains that our company’s latest ________ will enhance our bottled- water division.
acquired
acquisition
acquisitive
acquiring
The financial audit of Soft Peach Software ________ completed on Wednesday by a certified accounting firm.
to be
having been
was
were
Following the ________ of a new Chief Executive last spring, there is a sense of fresh direction and energy in our corporation.
appointment
appointing
appointee
appointed
Among ________ recognized at the company awards ceremony were senior business analyst Natalie Obi and sales associate Peter Comeau.
they
who
whose
those
About 40% of patients ______ come to the Dearfield Emergency Room have only minor injuries.
whose
who are
who
whom
______ the highway was built, the only practical way to bring goods into the town of Tilman was by rail.
Then
Until
With
Since
Maria Vásquez has a wide range of experience, ________ worked in technical, production, and marketing positions.
had
had worked
having
has
Tickets will not be redeemable for cash or credit at any time, ________ will they be replaced if lost or stolen.
though
but
only
nor
Surprisingly, Gertz Ltd., ________ is a newly established company, got a government contract.
that
where
whose
which
Scandinavian inflation has been ________ in the last couple of months and its governments are taking further measures to keep inflation numbers down.
overturned
subdued
upturned
enhanced
Our office security door is scheduled to _______ this week, so all staff members are required to return their security cards to the front desk.
being replaced
replace
replaced
be replaced
After weeks of ________, Alhan’s CEO formalized his $362 billion offer to Trinto, the global mining giant.
speculate
speculation
speculated
speculator
__________ the fact that it was a holiday, the doctor performed the emergency surgery on the heart patient.
Although
Even
During
In spite of
The award is given to an individual who has made _______ contributions to the community through volunteer work.
detailed
secure
significant
updated
Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______.
methods
policies
behaviors
reactions
The European Commerce Authority is seeking ______ imports of foreign-made textiles and garments.
to limit
limiting
limitation
limits
Prospective candidates for an executive position must have a ________ command of the English language and exceptional analytical and writing skills.
strongly
stronger
more strongly
strong
Brantel, Inc. has reportedly ______ a 500-acre property in Berlin, Florida, where it plans to build a manufacturing center.
purchase
purchased
purchases
purchasing
Of the two animated films released today, _______ is certain to be popular with children, while the other will appeal more to adults.
it
one
neither
another
The recent worldwide increase in oil prices has led to a ________ demand for electric vehicles.
greater
greatly
greatness
greatest
The CEO decided to unveil the company’s new products in an elaborate ceremony broadcast on TV ________ the Internet.
but
or
and
as well
Last year, Andrea Choi _______ the Choi Economic Research Center at Upton University .
was established
to establish
establishing
established
The company’s CEO is an individual of high integrity with the ability to inspire and motivate ________ employees.
the other
another
one another
others
Duncan, a food company, agreed to buy a Dutch company ________ in baby food and clinical nutrition for the sick and the elderly.
specialty
special
specializing
specialization
We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for their generous ______ to our charity fundraiser.
donor
donate
donated
donation
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