TEST 14

1. Your email,...............in transit, is potentially visible to anyone outside your enterprise who might have access to your server.

a)   while

b)  during

c)   wherever

d)  as well as

2. Because of operating................Fayette Industries seeks to operate its manufacturing plants in only certain parts of the country.

a)   values

b)  profits

c)   outcomes

d)  costs

3. Changes in automotive technology are making hybrid cars increasingly................to more consumers.

a)   affordable

b)  affording

c)   affords

d)  afford

4. The business weekly magazine suggested that...............shipping problems in the upcoming holiday season, businesses should encourage customers to shop early.

a)   avoid

b)  avoided

c)   to avoid

d)  avoids

5. As part of our latest marketing strategy, this coupon....................customers to save more money on purchases made within a certain time period.

a)   allows

b)  promotes

c)   accepts

d)  gives

6................those applicants who have graduated after four years at an accredited university will be considered for the position.

a)   almost

b)  only

c)   entirely

d)  neither

7. The.................... of foods at Ricotta Supermarkets makes it a popular choice among consumers who enjoy preparing international cuisine.

a)   various

b)  vary

c)   variety

d)  varied

8. After making.....................final decision, please inform the secretary, Mrs. Chester.

a)   your

b)  mine

c)   yours

d)  my

9. The total income of may smaller clothing retail franchises reaches....................$ 20 million annually.

a)   farther

b)  over

c)   aside from

d)  in addition to

10. The advertising...................of smaller businesses often leave them without enough exposure in local media.

a)   viewers

b)  fees

c)   budgets

d)  scenes

11. Several seats in the auditorium may be easily and................removed for the accommodation of wheelchairs.

a)   truly

b)  quickly

c)   shortly

d)  efficiently

12. Nearly 1,000..................tires were diverted from landfill disposal and recycled into rubber to resurface the school track.

a)   wastes

b)  wasted

c)   wasting

d)  waste

13. Purchasing tickets for Rocky Multiplexes has become easier than..............thanks to changes made to the theater's website.

a)   once

b)  never

c)   not

d)  ever

14. Information on clients of Van Houten Exchange Bank remains confidential................written permission is provided by the individual.

a)   whether

b)  as it

c)   except

d)  unless

15. Customers should know that ordering one of the new JP - 3000 laptops online...................December 1st will guarantee that it will arrive prior to the start of the Christmas shopping season.

a)   at

b)  in

c)   upon

d)  before

16. Whenever you look to make a deal...................anybody, always establish the decision - making hierarchy ahead of time.

a)   of

b)  to

c)   with

d)  off

17. Bullet Hole Press specializes in the publication of horror, mystery, and psychological thrillers, so no other geners will be................

a)   publish

b)  published

c)   publication

d)  publishing

18. A new survey by the Allentown Gazette revealed a strong.....................for small, local coffee shops instead of large franchises.

a)   preference

b)  choice

c)   placement

d)  decision

19. Most banks are..............to loan money to small businesses and that is the big reason for the recession in this country.

a)   relevant

b)  reluctant

c)   redundant

d)  reduced

20. Seaton Landscaping makes sure that customers receive..............service for a good price and within a reasonable amount of time.

a)   approving

b)  outstanding

c)   magnified

d)  hopeful

21. Cairne Fitness Centers has decided to open a large facility in Manhattan....................its financial situation is unstable because of shifting property values.

a)   instead of

b)  still

c)   even though

d)  however

22. Marco Polo Airlines can upgrade a ticket only...................it is more than 48 hours prior to departure time.

a)   while

b)  yet

c)   on

d)  if

23. New owners of Century Regal's condominiums are advised to become more..............with the amenities and services available to residents.

a)   larnillarity

b)  lamiliarly

c)   familiar

d)  familiarize

24. The new, energy -efficient air conditioners have not been.................yet, so employees are permitted to bring in oscillating fans from home in the meantime.

a)   conducted

b)  installed

c)   admitted

d)  posted

25. Bancroft Weekly will................the winning entry of the September Shakespeare Festival.

a)   announce

b)  enclose

c)   measure

d)  bargain

26. Registering and shelving new books and other media is now a .......................process since we are down to seven librarians.

a)   length

b)  lengthen

c)   lengthy

d)  lengthens

27. Salary...............are verified after an evaluation performed every six months after starting employment.

a)   increases

b)  increasing

c)   increase

d)  increased

28. Contractors will be renovating the office building..................the stockroom will be on the first floor.

a)   in order to

b)  so that

c)   because of

d)  just as

29.It may take..............4 days for international orders to arrive at their destination, depending on the location.

a)   enough

b)  so

c)   more

d)  approximately

30. The................for the research team are asked to wait in room 203 for their interviews.

a)   applicants

b)  application

c)   applies

d)  applied

31. Patients may hang their coats in the closet................the vending machine in the waiting room.

a)   between

b)  into

c)   near

d)  until

32. Karen Solden will replace Harold Walker, ..............is being promoted to a higher position in the company.

a)   he

b)  who

c)   his

d)  whose

33. The Wallace Goldberg Committee of Environmental Awareness unanimously.....................the technical team of Walpole Enterprises for their annual award.

a)   select

b)  selecting

c)   selected

d)  was selected

34. A few vehicles were....................damaged by the recent hailstorm and will have to be replaced immediately.

a)   severely

b)  severe

c)   severeness

d)  severity

35. More than 100 state owned companies still remain.................for privatization, according to the Privatization Agency.

a)   available

b)  cooperative

c)   common

d)  direct

36. The Chamber of Commerce will..............concerns about declining investment in the township's newly constructed industries.

a)   comment

b)  remark

c)   address

d)  exclaim

37. Forelli Media Inc. is an internationally..............marketing firm noted for its success throughout Europe, East Asia, and the Americas.

a)   recognized

b)  recognizing

c)   recognize

d)  recognizes

38.................the end of next week, all employees must complete an evaluation form.

a)   by

b)  regarding

c)   against

d)  above

39. On weekends the Italian restaurant is often busy................hours of the day and night.

a)   all

b)  almost

c)   always

d)  every

40. Since the supply is............, all customers are encouraged to make orders as soon as possible.

a)   limited

b)  limit

c)   limitations

d)  limiting