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The company will not have to move to the new location until next month. Since everyone else is gone, we can lock up and go home. The last time I saw her was two months ago. I lent Peter some money, so he doesn't have to worry about paying the rent.

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The company will not have to move to the new location until next month. Since everyone else is gone, we can lock up and go home. The last time I saw her was two months ago. I lent Peter some money, so he doesn't have to worry about paying the rent.

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You will be happy to hear that the company ________ move to the new location until next month.

should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to

didn't need to
________ everyone else is gone, I think we can lock up and go home.

So
(B) Therefore
(C) While

Since
The last time I ________ her was two months ago.

seeing
(B) see
(C) saw

have seen
I lent Peter some money, so he ________ worry about paying the rent.

should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to

must
________ Star Wars four times because it's such a fun movie to watch!

I'd seen
(B) I've seen
(C) I've been seeing

I'm seeing
What's wrong in this sentence?
What do you think about the entrees on
ABC
menu in this restaurant?
D

do
(B) about
(C) the

menu
Could you tell me the new intern's name again?
A
I must try to remember it. I would not do forget it
BC
normally. Can you remember it ?
D

Could you tell me


(B) I must try to remember
(C) would not do forget it

Can you remember it


We need to take some lessons, because my boyfriend doesn't know how to ski and ________ I.

not either do
(B) neither do
(C) so do

either do
I have lived here ________ 1998.

from
(B) since
(C) for

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during

I hope taking a course in information


AB
systems next year to improve my skills.
CD

taking
(B) in
(C) systems

next year
Going to Hawaii on vacation sounds
ABC
as a wonderful idea.
D

Going
(B) on
(C) sounds

as

There are many dark clouds in the sky, so it ________ rain tomorrow.

may be
(B) can
(C) does

might
Sheila looks awful. She ________ to see a doctor.

should
(B) ought
(C) had better

must
Did you know that Peter and Susan ________ since last year?

were dating
(B) are dating
(C) have been dating

dated
I have finally finished analyzing the data you requested. __________ here display the results.

Those histograms
(B) This histogram
(C) These histograms

That histogram
Joe works a lot of overtime and hardly never
AB
has time to relax after work.
CD

works
(B) hardly never
(C) time

to relax
I studied really hard, so I'm very happy
AB
about pass the mathematics exam.
CD

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studied
(B) so
(C) about

pass
We decided to take a walk on the beach at sunset ________ the bad weather.

because
(B) despite
(C) although

however
Until last night, the basketball team ________ a game.

never loses
(B) had never lost
(C) did never lose

had been losing


I quit to smoke two years ago . I feel
ABC
much better .
D

quit
(B) to smoke
(C) years ago

much better
She wishes that she has more time
ABC
to study computer programming.
D

wishes
(B) that
(C) has

to study
He ________ in that company when he had the chance.

should invest
(B) would have been invested
(C) could be investing

should have invested


A: Does anyone have an issue with this policy?
B: I _______________ about it.

propose to publish an article


(B) have to agree
(C) have ethical questions

enthuse
A: When will we start legal action on this default?
B: Filing a lawsuit _______.

will be my priority tomorrow morning


(B) in the filing cabinet is my priority tomorrow morning.
(C) and to begin prosecution are my priorities tomorrow morning

the legal action will start tomorrow morning.


A: Did Erin register her real estate purchase?
B: Sure, she just stopped by the county _______ office.

Registering
(B) to register
(C) Registrar's

Register

3
A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?
B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.

it
(B) he
(C) they

we
A: Were you aware that Alice was terminated because of her previous employment?
B: Yes, I was very shocked by the news. _______ that kind of injustice.

I feel a contrast to
(B) I am strongly agreeing with
(C) I am opposed to

I can occasionally dispute in


My mother made me to write a thank-you letter
AB
to my grandmother for the birthday present that
CD
she gave me.

me
(B) to write
(C) to

that
I don't remember to see her at the party. Are you positive
AB
that she came ?
CD

remember
(B) to see
(C) that

she came
I wouldn't plan the New York conference in the winter if I ________ to please the staff.

hope
(B) were hoping
(C) should hope

am hoping
He had already paid the bill before she ________ to the table.

has returned
(B) had returned
(C) was returning

returned
My supervisor advised me quit worrying, as
ABC
the deadline had been pushed back.
D

advised
(B) quit
(C) as

had been
She forgot buying a birthday present for her husband,
AB
so his feelings were hurt.
CD

buying
(B) for
(C) so

were

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I'll have my most experienced staff member ________ the proposal outline.

review
(B) reviewing
(C) get reviewed

to review
My boss told me ________ the meeting.

don't forget
(B) not to forget
(C) not forgetting

didn't forget
That was the new personnel manager ________ everyone speaks so highly.

about whom
(B) of who
(C) about which

that
John is the kind of person ________ people laugh.

his jokes always make


(B) who his jokes always make
(C) which jokes always make

whose jokes always make

It is ________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.

easy
(B) easier
(C) so easy

very easy
When I spoke to the vendor, she _____ to guarantee the delivery of the products on time.

would agree
(B) has agreed
(C) agreed

agrees
________ the engineers nor the production team has ever worked on this kind of project.

Neither
(B) Both
(C) Either

Nor
My car is getting fixed. ________ you be able to give me a ride to work?

Can
(B) Would
(C) Are

Could
There have been about 20 employees currently
AB
working in the overseas marketing division.
CD

have been
(B) about
(C) working

overseas
Patty asked me where did you buy the blue sweater
ABC
that I wore yesterday.

5
D

asked me
(B) where
(C) did you buy

that I wore
At the end of March, I ________ here for five years.

am going to work
(B) would work
(C) will have worked

have worked
The teacher asked the students ________ quiet.

are
(B) to be
(C) being

be
When I was seeing him, I knew immediately that he
ABC
was the CEO.
D

When
(B) was seeing
(C) knew

was
My brother told me there was a restaurant
AB
specializes in southeast Asian cuisine downtown.
CD

told me
(B) there was
(C) specializes

in
If I didn't check my email every day, I ________ many important messages from the international sales team.

didn't see
(B) wouldn't see
(C) won't have seen

can't see
A: This session of Congress shall now commence. New business, please?
B: ___________________, if you please. We do not have a quorum here.

Could I throw in this in


(B) A point of order
(C) Would you just held your horses

I am affirmative
Last year The Millennium Project ________ by futurist Jerome C. Glenn.

was co-directing
(B) has co-directed
(C) was co-directed

has been co-directed

There are very few areas of the world ________ grow.

where can apricots


(B) apricots can
(C) apricots that can

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where apricots can
The work ________ in the next day or two.

is going to complete
(B) will have completed
(C) has been completed

will be completed
A: Should people on sick leave be allowed to accumulate vacation time?
B: ______ federal regulations dictate our company leave policy.

Lacking options,
(B) We are limited because
(C) It's a moot point that

Due to the fact that


John had received an MBA from a prestigious university.
A
On the one hand , Mary had been given on-the-job training
BCD
in a large finance department.

had received
(B) On the one hand
(C) had been given

on-the-job training
In 1960, the Director thought we must
AB
all be retiring by the year 2000.
CD

thought
(B) must
(C) retiring

by
Because of the recent number of break-ins to our system, security measures ________ at the present time.

have been strengthened


(B) will strengthen
(C) have strengthened

are being strengthened


If I ________ enough money last summer, I would have gone to Paris with you.

had had
(B) didn't have
(C) have had

had

I have already eaten when she arrived.


ABCD

have
(B) already
(C) eaten

when
My manager put away making a decision and instead went home to
A
think it over . She will get back to me to
BC
clear up any remaining issues.
D

put away
(B) think it over
(C) get back to

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clear up

________ you sign that contract, you can't change your mind.

Every time
(B) Once
(C) For as long as

Whenever
Tammy said ________ like to meet with us after lunch.

she'd
(B) she
(C) she's

she'll
The workers on both production teams should always communicate with ________.

another
(B) the other
(C) each

one another
________ arriving early at the airport, our boss still missed the flight for London.

Even
(B) Despite

(C) Because of As a consequence of

formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification be put on hold for the present! Conversely , amortization of capital assets
should likewise be suspended temporarily.

1) Formally
2) Be
3) Conversely
4) Should

The organization will be able to borrow more funds if it ________ some of its current debts.

pays off
(B) could pay off
(C) should pay off

will pay off


The teacher asked the students ________ quiet.

are
(B) to be
(C) being

be
A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?
B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.

it
(B) he
(C) they

we
We can not only expand into the Eastern European market ________ move into the South American market.

as well as
(B) but also
(C) nor

and
________ my husband nor my children had ever been on such a long trip before we went to Africa.

Neither

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(B) Both
(C) Either

Nor

The International Bank has several of very good


AB
investment plans on offer to clients.
CD

has
(B) Several of
(C) investment

on
Going to Hawaii on vacation sounds
ABC
as a wonderful idea.
D

Going
(B) on
(C) sounds

as
That was the new personnel manager ________ everyone speaks so highly.

about whom
(B) of who
(C) about which

that
________ the storm, they were unable to attend the conference.

Although
(B) As a result of
(C) Even though

Because
My supervisor advised me quit worrying, as
ABC
the deadline had been pushed back.
D

advised
(B) quit
(C) as

had been
I really look forward for studying Japanese to prepare
ABC
for my trip to Tokyo.
D

look forward
(B) for studying
(C) to prepare

for my trip

A: What shall I do about Joe's debts?


B: You'll have to figure out ______ to get the money.

where
(B) why
(C) who

whose
Man: Did you hear that when the Head of Finance offered Leslie a promotion, she refused?
Woman: Yes, if I were in her position, I ______________________ the job too.

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would have turned off
(B) will have turned down
(C) would have turned down

will have turned away


I really can't say whose ________ but I'll try to find out for you.

is that computer
(B) computer is it
(C) computer that is

computer
A: So the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account; ______, he won't make many transfers.

thus
(B) beforehand
(C) in spite of

however
On her trip home from New York, Marla had a long stopover ________ a flight delay, so she was very unhappy.

as well as
(B) in addition
(C) also

furthermore
Joseph, you haven't met our CEO before, ________ ?

do you
(B) true
(C) did you meet

have you
I will meet you for lunch ________ Friday afternoon.

for
(B) in
(C) on

at

The bank is __________ the hospital and the supermarket.

across
(B) between
(C) at

to
I'm going to buy me a new pair
ABC
of shoes for the wedding.
D

I'm going
(B) me
(C) a

of
I studied really hard, so I'm very happy
AB
about pass the mathematics exam.
CD

studied
(B) so
(C) about

pass

10
Tammy said ________ like to meet with us after lunch.

she'd
(B) she
(C) she's

she'll

Did the auditor ________ frustrated when you told her about the missing travel expense receipts?

resemble
(B) listen
(C) sound

hear
I don't remember to see her at the party. Are you positive that she came?

remember
(B) to see
(C) that

she came
John had received an MBA from a prestigious university. On the one hand, Mary had been given on-the-job training in a large finance department.

had received
(B) On the one hand
(C) had been given

on-the-job training
New safety requirements ________ by the government.

have created
(B) will create
(C) would create

were created
The language in the purchasing agreement's fifth clause makes the terms ___________ enough to reduce our liability.

restrictive
(B) restrictively
(C) restricting

restrictiveness
He had already paid the bill before she ________ to the table.

has returned
(B) had returned
(C) was returning

returned
He ________ in that company when he had the chance.

should invest
(B) would have been invested
(C) could be investing

should have invested


A: When will we start legal action on this default?
B: Filing a lawsuit _______.

will be my priority tomorrow morning


(B) in the filing cabinet is my priority tomorrow morning.
(C) and to begin prosecution are my priorities tomorrow morning

the legal action will start tomorrow morning.


A: Were you aware that Alice was terminated because of her previous employment?
B: Yes, I was very shocked by the news. _______ that kind of injustice.

I feel a contrast to

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(B) I am strongly agreeing with
(C) I am opposed to

I can occasionally dispute in


We apologize to the inconvenience in this
AB
matter and will do everything to change the situation.
CD

apologize to
(B) inconvenience
(C) matter

to change
She didn't win anything in the contest;
AB
on other hand, she didn't lose anything.
CD

win
(B) anything
(C) on other hand

lose
Because of the recent number of break-ins to our system, security measures ________ at the present time.

have been strengthened


(B) will strengthen
(C) have strengthened

are being strengthened


A: Do you know which function pertains to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms?
B: According to the presentation, the Bureau ______ to monitor dangerous items in society.

can dictate
(B) is designated
(C) has allocated

has designed
We should have had the car to be repaired at the shop before
AB
trying to sell it.
CD

should have
(B) to be repaired
(C) trying

to sell
When I was seeing him, I knew immediately that he
ABC
was the CEO.
D

When
(B) was seeing
(C) knew

was
________ do the sales of chocolate rise in February, but the sales of all other confections also increase.

At no time
(B) Not only
(C) Never

Regardless
A: Did Erin register her real estate purchase?
B: Sure, she just stopped by the county _______ office.

Registering

12
(B) to register
(C) Registrar's

Register
The workers on both production teams should always communicate with ________.

another
(B) the other
(C) each

one another
The negative financial returns from last quarter ________ an impact on hiring policies in the coming months.

makes
(B) are going to show
(C) is having

are going to have


I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman ________ have been his wife.

shouldn't
(B) mightn't
(C) couldn't

won't
Although my department always submits its annual report by the end of the year, some ________ wait until the end of January.

had has to
(B) has had to
(C) have had to

had to have

George lost some money ________ the downturn in the stock market.

although
(B) just as
(C) because

due to
Please hand me that blue cup ________ on the table.

where is
(B) what is
(C) who is

which is
As soon as they were turning in my direction, I realized
AB
that there was no way to avoid meeting
CD
the new representatives.

As soon as
(B) were turning
(C) that

meeting
In deference to Jim's objection regarding the proposal that had been
A
submitted , the committee will have approved the measure had the majority not
BC
been swayed by the mayor's opinion.
D

regarding
(B) submitted
(C) will

been

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________ she was very sick, Jennifer gave her presentation at the meeting.

However
(B) Nevertheless
(C) Even though

Despite
Did you finish ________ the new employees?

to train
(B) trained
(C) trains

training
Top of Form
On account the latest market trend, we need to
AB
upgrade our approach to production.
CD

On account
(B) latest
(C) upgrade

approach
We tried to install a natural vent system, but after
A
installation the system failed functioning
BC
correctly .
D

to install
(B) installation
(C) functioning

correctly
We need to consider ________ the terms of the contract.

renegotiate
(B) to renegotiate
(C) renegotiating

renegotiation
I haven't ________ to Canada before, but I'd like to go there for a vacation some time.

never been
(B) ever been
(C) already been

just been
There are very few areas of the world ________ grow.

where can apricots


(B) apricots can
(C) apricots that can

where apricots can


At the end of March, I ________ here for five years.

am going to work
(B) would work
(C) will have worked

have worked
If I were you, I ________ invest in the stock market.

will
(B) can
(C) would

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would have
A: Should people on sick leave be allowed to accumulate vacation time?
B: ______ federal regulations dictate our company leave policy.

Lacking options,
(B) We are limited because
(C) It's a moot point that

Due to the fact that


The marketing strategy what was used for so long
AB
was finally rejected outright by the stockholders.
CD

what
(B) for so long
(C) was

outright
In 1960, the Director thought we must
AB
all be retiring by the year 2000.
CD

thought
(B) must
(C) retiring

by
I ________ telephone messages for the chairman several times since he called.

have left
(B) was leaving
(C) have been leaving

left
Mr. Lee ________ on the manufacturing project in Hong Kong for two months.

haven't been
(B) has been working
(C) works

have been working


As result of the strike, sales in the company were
ABC
lower than usual.
D

As result
(B) the
(C) in the

lower
I am very interested of trying the new computer software
AB
that you bought the other day.
CD

of
(B) trying
(C) that

bought
He finished the report two hours ________.

last night
(B) the day before
(C) ago

yesterday

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He finished his homework last ________.

night
(B) day
(C) ago

yesterday

It is ________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.

easy
(B) easier
(C) so easy

very easy

My car is getting fixed. ________ you be able to give me a ride to work?

Can
(B) Would
(C) Are

Could
John, the numbers in the last column ___________ . We need to verify them with Sam before discussing them further.

had not been thoroughly analyzing


(B) can not analyze thoroughly
(C) have not been thoroughly analyzed

are not going to thoroughly analyze


I think the presentation was too long. ________, it was confusing.

In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as

Not only
I think the presentation was too long. ________, it was confusing.

In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as

Not only
If the bus doesn't come soon, I would be
ABC
late for work .
D

If
(B) come
(C) would be

for work
Karen doesn't study carefully as her sister Molly,
AB
who always gets excellent grades in school.
CD

doesn't
(B) carefully
(C) who

always gets
That was incredible! I think it was ________ movie I've ever seen.

a very good
(B) better than
(C) too good

the best

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_______ Tina injured her leg, she is still playing baseball.

But
(B) Yet
(C) Despite

Although
I hope taking a course in information
AB
systems next year to improve my skills.
CD

taking
(B) in
(C) systems

next year
Are accounts receivable have to balance
ABC
against assets and profits?
D

Are
(B) receivable
(C) balance

assets
I wouldn't plan the New York conference in the winter if I ________ to please the staff.

hope
(B) were hoping
(C) should hope

am hoping
Don't worry. I ________ the work by the time you get back.

will have finished


(B) have finished
(C) will be finished

would have finished


New strategies ________ introduced by management a few weeks ago.

are being
(B) have been
(C) were

are
_______ you sign that contract, you can't change your mind.

Every time
(B) Once
(C) For as long as

Whenever
I'll be in late today. ________ before me, check my email and answer any pending issues.

If you will arrive


(B) If you arrive
(C) If you've arrived

When you arrive


The work ________ in the next day or two.

is going to complete
(B) will have completed
(C) has been completed

will be completed
She forgot buying a birthday present for her husband,
AB

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so his feelings were hurt.
CD

buying
(B) for
(C) so

were
I formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification
A
be put on hold for the present!
B
Conversely , amortization of capital assets should
CD
likewise be suspended temporarily.

formally
(B) be
(C) Conversely

should
A: Does anyone have an issue with this policy?
B: I _______________ about it.

propose to publish an article


(B) have to agree
(C) have ethical questions

enthuse
A: Were you able to attend the semi-annual managers meeting yesterday afternoon?
B: No, I _______, but I was delayed by a lengthy conference call with an important client.

should have attended


(B) could have being present
(C) must have gone

may have appeared


My mother made me to write a thank-you letter
AB
to my grandmother for the birthday present that
CD
she gave me.

me
(B) to write
(C) to

that
My brother told me there was a restaurant
AB
specializes in southeast Asian cuisine downtown.
CD

told me
(B) there was
(C) specializes

in
Last year The Millennium Project ________ by futurist Jerome C. Glenn.

was co-directing
(B) has co-directed
(C) was co-directed

has been co-directed


A: I'm open for criticism from you regarding the new company policy.
B: __________, I would have to back you up all the way.

After you just pulled


(B) Look at behind you

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(C) In terms of efficiency

The chip are up so


He ________ in so much trouble last week if he'd followed the guidelines more carefully.

hadn't been
(B) wouldn't have been
(C) might have been

wouldn't be
I'll have my most experienced staff member ________ the proposal outline.

review
(B) reviewing
(C) get reviewed

to review

I would like to know if the below marked answers are correct. Please help me in evaluating the answers.

1.He ______ in so much trouble last week if he'd followed the guidelines more carefully.
Answer: B
a. hadn't been b. wouldn't have been c.might have been
d.wouldn't be
2. A: Will accounting have to shear a little bit in reporting current obligation?
B: ___ would be more appropriate or even chop.
Answer: Slice
a.slice b. discount c. fluff d.shrivel None of these are really natural
3.The museum is very popular. It ______ by more than 10 million people since it opened.
Answer: D
( A ) was visited (B) had been visited (C) has visited ( D ) has been visited
4.I ( A ) formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification (B)be put on hold for the present!
(C) Conversely, amortization of capital assets ( D ) should likewise be suspended temporarily.
Identify the wrong ones.
Answer: B (be) No. C (there is no 'opposite' involved here.)
5. In deference to Jim's objection ( A ) regarding the proposal that had been (B) submitted , the committee (C) will have approved the measure had the
majority not ( D ) been swayed by the mayor's opinion.
Identify the wrong ones.
Answer: C (will)
6. ______ do the sales of chocolate rise in February, but the sales of all other confections also increase.
( A ) At no time (B) Not only (C) Never ( D ) Regardless
Answer: A No, B
7.A:Can't you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges?
B: The account withdrawals are valid ; ___, embezzlement is illicit. <<< Not a natural thing to say
a. Furthermore b. additionally c. in retrospect d.notwithstanding
Answer: A
8.The organization will be able to borrow more funds if it ____some of its current debts.
a. pays off b. could pay off c. should pay off d. will pay off
Answer: B No, A
9. I will be in late today. ____ before me, check my email and answer any pendin issues.
a. if you will arrive b. if you arrive c. if you arrived d. when you arrive
Answer : B
10. Did you know that Peter and Susan ___ since last year?
a. were dating b. are dating c. have been dating d.dated
Answer: C
11. The language in the purchasing aggreement's fifth clause makes the terms _____ enough to reduce the liability.
a. restrictive b. restrictively c. restricting d. restrictiveness
Answer: A
12. If we ( A ) offer training (B) sessions (C)to our employees, they would ( D ) learn more quickly.
Identify the wrong one.
Answer: B (Sessions) No, D (will)
13.A: Did he have a problem with clause sixteen in the contract?
B: Yes, he ___ the requirement for assignment of the debt.
( A ) took issue on (B) brought down (C) took issue with
( D ) brought over
Answer: A No, C
14. Ever the ( A ) schedule is changed (B) on short notice, (C) people ( D ) get upset.
Identify the wrong one
Answer: D (get) No. The problem is 'If ever . . . '
15.A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?

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B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.
a. it b. he c. they d. we
Asnwer: it
16.But, ( A ) what if the design would have (B) implicits (C) discrimental ( D ) overtones ?
Identify the wrong one.
Answer: B (implicits) Both B and C are wrong.
And instead of 'would have', say 'had'.

1. I think the presentation was too long. ________, it was confusing.


( A ) In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as
( D ) Not only
2. this lawsuit isn't really about money. ________ is making a personal statement.
( A ) The person filing the suit
(B) It's about
(C) It's about the person
( D ) Whoever

No, A or B. They probably want B


3. On her trip home from New York, Marla had a long stopover ________ a flight delay, so she was very unhappy.
( A ) as well as
(B) in addition
(C) also
( D ) furthermore
4. George lost some money ________ the downturn in the stock market.=
( A ) although
(B) just as
(C) because
( D ) due to

No, D. You'd need 'because of'.


5. ___ great employees, a company should listen to their ideas, recognize their contributions and reward them with special benefits

( A ) if we keep (B) Keeping (C) To Keep ( D ) when keeping


6.
Joyce: Aren't you going to Shanghai for the conference? Ronnie: Yes. At this time tomorrow, I ____________ across the Pacific Ocean!
( A ) would be flying
(B) am flying
(C) will be flying
( D ) would fly

1.He's perfect for the job. He has ________ experience.

several
(B) a lot of
(C) many

much
2.A:So the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account; ______, he won't make many transfers.

thus
(B) beforehand
(C) in spite of

however
3.The negative financial returns from last quarter ________ an impact on hiring policies in the coming months.

makes
(B) are going to show
(C) is having

are going to have

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4.I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman ________ have been his wife.

souldn't
(B) mightn't
(C) couldn't

won't
5.John, the numbers in the last column ___________ . We need to verify them with Sam before discussing them further.

had not been thoroughly analyzing


(B) can not analyze thoroughly
(C) have not been thoroughly analyzed

are not going to thoroughly analyze


6.We won't be doing business with their company again. The people there have ________ that I have ever come across.

so bad an attitude
(B) the worst attitude
(C) such a bad attitude

much more attitude


7.The little girl’s legs ________ to touch the floor when she sits on the piano bench.

aren't enough long


(B) are too long
(C) are so long

aren't long enough


8.I have lived here ________ 1998.

from
(B) since
(C) for

during
10.If the manager ________ time to meet with you today, he'll leave a message on your voicemail.

has
(B) will have
(C) have

had
11. New strategies ________ introduced by management a few weeks ago.

are being
(B) have been
(C) were

are
Identify the wrong ones

12. My Manage put away making a decission and instead went home to think it over(B). She will get back to (C) me to clear up any
remaining issues.Ans: A) put away

13. The boss askedwhether anyone wants (B) to participate (C) in the project, but few volunteered.Ans: B) wants

14.During I have (B) known him, He's always (C) been kind and generous.Ans: A) During

15. If we offer training sessions (B) to (C) our employees, they would learn more quickly. Ans: A) offer

16. I ________ telephone messages for the chairman several times since he called.

have left
(B) was leaving
(C) have been leaving

left
17.A: Can't you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges?
B: The account withdrawals are valid; ________, embezzlement is illicit.

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furthermore
(B) additionally
(C) in retrospect

notwithstanding

I __________ on the telephone yesterday when Thomas went home, so I don\'t know what time he left.
(A) talked(B) talk(C) have talked(D) was talking
It is __________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.
(A) easy(B) easier(C) so easy(D) very easy
I\'m not busy, so I __________ finish the report in an hour.
(A) have(B) ought(C) am(D) can
Mr. Patel is __________ the airport waiting for a client to arrive from Tokyo.
(A) to(B) at(C) by(D) on
We won\'t be doing business with their company again. The people there have __________ that I have ever come across.
(A) so bad an attitude(B) the worst attitude(C) such a bad attitude(D) much more attitude
I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman __________ have been his wife.
(A) shouldn't(B) mightn't(C) couldn't(D) won't

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