126. ------- the most challenging aspect of

accepting a new position is negotiating a

salary that is both fair and satisfying.

(A) Perhaps

(B) Outside

(C) Every

(D) While

127. Complaints about its new line of kitchen

appliances led Loxevo, Inc., to adopt higher

------- for assessing quality.

(A) standards

(B) features

(C) risks

(D) institutions

128. The chief engineer noted that constructing

another bridge would be more ------- than

repairing the existing structure.

(A) economy

(B) economics

(C) economically

(D) economical

129. Jansen Bus Company drivers are expected

to complete regular trainings -------

maintaining their state licenses.

(A) in addition to

(B) according to

(C) inside

(D) within

130. Ms. DeSoto ------- all employees to come to

last week's budget meeting even though

only officers were obligated to attend.

(A) to have urged

(B) had urged

(C) will have urged

(D) was urged