HOMEWORK

Exercise 6

1. Joggers are asked to keep to the right side of the path, as ------- cyclists will need space to pass
on the left.
(A) many
(B) each
(C) much
(D) either

2. Prior to a viewing by potential buyers, the real estate agent makes sure the home is --------.
(A) presentation
(B) presenting
(C) presentable
(D) present

3. For the payment --------- last week, the necessary state and federal taxes must be paid by the
recipient.
(A) was remitted
(B) remitted
(C) remitting
(D) to remit

4. Everyone in favor of shortening working hours, but ------- the president approves the change,
nothing will happen.
(A) without
(B) until
(C) yet
(D) because

5. The manufacturing company's recent ----- to reduce on-site accidents was appreciated by the
staff.
(A) attempt
(B) industry
(C) value
(D) faculty

6. The dining room furniture was left -------- in the house because the new owner bought it.
(A) intended
(B) intention
(C) intentional
(D) intentionally

7. The Garrison Theater will -------- allow student groups to view rehearsals during the day.
(A) vaguely
(B) substantially
(C) occasionally
(D) previously

8. Pro Sports magazine made a name for itself --------- the publication of a series of exclusive
interviews with top athletes.
(A) like
(B) both
(C) so
(D) with

9. Only ------- delegates wearing their ID badges will be allowed into the conference venue.
(A) those
(B) who
(C) each
(D) that

10. ---------- the candidate's official announcement that he will run for office, he met privately
with his advisors.
(A) In advance of
(B) As long as
(C) On behalf of
(D) So as to

11. Should the customer believe that the proposed color scheme is not -------- the interior
designer can make adjustments.
(A) attract
(B) attractive
(C) attracted
(D) attractively

12. For Friday's dinner reservation, please ----- the number of seats from eight to ten guests.
(A) increase
(B) reflect
(C) merge
(D) invite

13. Mr. Brandt asked for the banner to be hung ------- the exterior wall of building.
(A) up
(B) next
(C) on
(D) with
14. In case you have problems with the device in the future, you should retain your newly --------
receipt.
(A) expressed
(B) predicted
(C) issued
(D) approached

15. If the patient's nasal problem does not show signs of improvement ------- two days, he should
visit the clinic again.
(A) because of
(B) regarding
(C) apart from
(D) within

16. Those giving demonstrations at the department store -------- explained the product's features
and benefits.
(A) enthusiasm
(B) enthusiast
(C) enthusiastically
(D) enthusiastic

17. Because its latest exhibit is highly valuable, the Gabe Gallery took more precautions than it
--------- did in the past.
(A) ever
(B) yet
(C) such
(D) much

18. ---------- making structural changes to a house must first apply for a building permit.
(A) Our
(B) Who
(C) Them
(D) Anyone

19. Employees who attend the workshop on improving communication skills will be given a
certificate of --------- by the instructor.
(A) achieved
(B) achieving
(C) achieve
(D) achievement

20. ------- its distinguished faculty in the science department, the university has state-of-the-art
laboratory facilities.
(A) In addition to
(B) Otherwise
(C) As well
(D) Hardly ever