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(D) replace 111. Floor managers need to have great leadership and personnel skills to ------- communicate with their employees. (A) effect (B) effective (C) effectively (D) effectiveness 112. In the report, I have added the last quarterly statement ------ you requested. (A) then (B) that (C) what (D) when 113. Dunder Mifflin Supply Company is now able to send their orders ------- from their customer's invoices. (A) jointly (B) diversely (C) separately (D) partially 114. Susan Hardy will head the planning committee and all members involved in the new the project will report back to ------. (A) she (B) herself (C) hers (D) her 115. The storm warning in the area has caused tonight's baseball game to be ------- until next Tuesday. (A) expected (B) scheduled (C) continued (D) postponed 116. Most viruses in home computers are accidental and computer owners do not ------- install the corrupted software onto their computers. (A) known (B) knowingly (C) knowledge (D) knowledgeable 117. The new registers at Seafood Grill quickly print ------- the customer's check at the touch of a button. (A) of (B) within (C) between (D) out 118. Land ------- at Green Thumb Industries are working together with the city council and the mayor to come up with reasonable ideas for more park space in the community. (A) developers (B) developments (C) developed (D) develops 119. The new corporate initiative is to create a ------- working environment to ensure the happiness and well-being of all company employees. (A) pleasant (B) tender (C) confident (D) fragile 120. Mr. Jones took out several unneeded videos from his power point presentation thinking that they would be too ------. (A) distract (B) distraction (C) distractedly

102. The plane tickets ------- Mr. Spencer's business trip to Buffalo have been purchased. (A) by (B) about (C) for (D) in 103. Bob Vance, Mifflin's regional manager makes visits to the branch offices -------. (A) regularly (B) widely (C) recently (D) brightly 104. The ------- of the lease allowed Green and Sparrow Accounting Services to stay in their current office for 2 more years. (A) extend (B) extendable (C) extension (D) extending 105. Anyone interested in attending the companys sponsored seminar on management should email ------- fax their registration form to Pam in human resources. (A) and (B) or (C) nor (D) as 106. A new company wide commitment to customer ------starts with a seminar tomorrow during lunch. (A) satisfy (B) satisfaction (C) satisfactory (D) satisfactorily 107. Airline travel has become rather expensive but it is expected to improve -------. (A) openly (B) nearly (C) urgently (D) shortly 108. Although a snow storm blanketed the area, last night's company Christmas party was ------- attended by much of the staff. (A) well (B) quite (C) many (D) some 109. Mr. Downing will be pleased to know that ------- won first prize at last night's open community art festival. (A) he (B) him (C) himself (D) his 110. The Board is waiting for budget approval on a plan to ------Milner Bridge at the end of town and will make it a national historic site. (A) restart (B) regain (C) restore

- 2009 02(D) distracting 121. Our weekly meeting will be scheduled as planned and everyone is invited to join us for the ------- of company employees birthdays for the month of June afterwards. (A) progress (B) celebration (C) approval (D) encouragement 122. When our finance team ----- to the conference in Denver, well hold an in-house meeting with the other departments. (A) goes (B) to go (C) was going (D) going 123. Verizon Wireless provides ------- telecommunications products to corporate companies around the world. (A) skilled (B) earnest (C) factual (D) reliable 124. ------ between the two major auto insurance companies in town has become extremely competitive. (A) Competition (B) Competitor (C) Competitive (D) Compete 125. ------- the Biscayne Times, the city council has approved a plan for a new city hall building. (A) According to (B) Nevertheless (C) Even though (D) As if 126. The Police Department is taking ------- measures to improve security for late working employees leaving the factory after their shifts. (A) significantly (B) significant (C) signify (D) significance 127. The launch of the company's new MP3 device had to be pushed back because of a glitch that ------- during the final testing stage. (A) emerged (B) engaged (C) revealed (D) reacted 128. Members of the state council ------- last month at the Lincoln Expo Center for their latest conference and annual meeting. (A) convened (B) convenes (C) convening (D) convene 129. Thomas Mack and many other ------- scientists have disagreed with the idea that global warming is increasing and is a danger to the entire earth for years to come. (A) definite (B) customary (C) elaborate (D) notable 130. The CEO's latest memo shows that he is ------- worried about the recent decline in profit among the electronics and hardware departments. (A) excess (B) excessive (C) excessively (D) excessiveness 131. The first few years of the film festival drew small crowds, but effective mass marketing brought in much larger crowds in ------- years. (A) subsequent (B) next (C) followed (D) past 132. After he ------- the local fitness gym, he noticed a large difference in how he felt overall on a day to day basis. (A) joins (B) is joined (C) joined (D) has been joined 133. The McEnroe Corporation is starting its first of many workshops on communication in hopes to promote better relationships ------- its employees. (A) past (B) under (C) among (D) behind 134. The local theater at the edge of town started showing signs of ------- before it was decided to be torn down. (A) decrease (B) wear (C) shape (D) limit 135. ------- marketing toward the teen market has increased sales by almost double over the last two quarters. (A) deliberates (B) deliberately (C) deliberate (D) deliberating 136. By finishing first in the final race of the season, the cycling team will secure the top ------- in the seasons final standings. (A) record (B) pose (C) order (D) schedule 137. Since his election, Governor Palin has been working to strengthen relationships with counties ------- the state. (A) somewhat (B) moreover (C) throughout (D) everywhere 138. In most companies, communication is ------- to maintaining a pleasant and productive workspace. (A) key (B) handy (C) marginal (D) complete 139. Next month Global Bank will offer new ------- plans to its existing customers. (A) save (B) saved (C) savings (D) safely 140. Company policy states that any purchase over $100 ------ for free shipping nationwide. (A) equips (B) supplies

- 2009 02(C) arranges (D) qualifies Part VI 141-143 refer to the following memo. To: All Employees From: Steve Creasman, Chief Executive Officer Date: November 10 Re: Employee of the Year Hello Staffers The Board of Directors would like to announce the Employee of the year this year will be Ms. Nina Simone. Nina has been a part of the Kenmoore family for nearly two decades. Ms. Simone ------- as an administrative assistant for us while finishing her business degree at university. 141. (A) serves (B) served (C) will serve (D) is serving Once she graduated, she was offered a job in marketing. Since then, she has helped our company grow into the nationwide industry -------- that it is today. 142. (A) leading (B) leader (C) leadership (D) leads Her remarkable ability to navigate complicated financial hurdles and her strong management abilities have led to her ------- to Chief Financial Officer at Kenmoore Industries. 143. (A) objective (B) increase (C) notice (D) promotion Please join us in congratulating Ms. Simone. Steve Creasman, CEO 144-146 refer to the following advertisement The Werfen Corporation, a rapidly growing paper products company ------- for a goal oriented and zealous administrative assistant. 144. (A) searched (B) was searching (C) is searching (D) will have searched The job will be located in our new offices in Atlanta. The perfect candidate should have at least five year previous work experience as an administrative assistant in a fast paced work -------. 145. (A) nature (B) environment (C) work (D) condition All job hopefuls must possess great personnel abilities and excellent typing skills. The Werfen Corporation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive health insurance package. The job begins ---th --- March 20 . 146. (A) until (B) on (C) since (D) through To apply, send a resume and a cover letter to John Stamos at

stamoshouse@wfo.com
Questions 147-149 refer to the letter. Dear Customers of Melbourne Airport Express: Due to the currently increasing rise in fuel, we are forced to raise rates for our services. The rate increase will apply mainly to the weekends including holidays, ------- those that are booked with less than 4 hours notice. 147. (A) particularly (B) in addition to (C) not only (D) except for The new rate will increase by 30 cents per mile. For your convenience, all the new increases and current price list is ------. 148. (A) enclose (B) enclosed (C) enclosure (D) enclosing We ------- that these rate increases have been applied and wish that the fuel prices will drop again allowing us to return to our normal rates. 149. (A) doubt (B) bother (C) concern (D) regret Thank you for your years of consistent support of Melbourne Airport Express. Sincerely, Vice President, Michael Turner

Questions 150-152 refer to the information. Please note that on September 3, OZ Video ------- a policy guaranteeing our customers a full refund for unused products purchased through our online stores. 150. (A) will implement (B) implemented (C) implementing (D) is implemented All products may be returned within three weeks of purchase, ------- it is still wrapped and has not been used or tampered with. 151. (A) whereas (B) once (C) provided (D) however We request that all regional managers inform employees of the ----- policy. 152. (A) soon (B) new (C) close (D) now

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