1. I might ........ my work better if I hadnt always been so rusted. 1. enjoyed 2. to enjoy 3. enjoying 4. have enjoyed 2.

The total on the invoice comes ............ well over the $20.000 we agreed on. 1. at 2. to 3. in 4. from 3. He ............ as the fool and beverage manager in this hotel since he left his last job. 1. work 2. is working 3. worked 4. has been working 4. ............. it was a holiday, the doctor performed the emergency surgery on the heart patient. 1. During 2. Even 3. Although 4. So 5. I suppose you know .............. work this machine. 1. to 2. how 3. how to 4. to how 6. Please address all inquiries to the Labor ............ coordinator. 1. Relations 2. Relate 3. Relatives 4. Relating 7. Why is ............ office furniture a different color from the rest? 1. that 2. an 3. those 4. hers 8. If is necessary that all managers .......... the annual report for inconsistencies. 1. to review 2. review 3. are reviewing 4. may review 9. Never leave the machine unattended while it is ............ 1. operate 2. operating 3. operation 4. opera

10. Im hungry enough .......... eat a horse, so I hope we break for lunch soon. 1. for 2. that 3. I will 4. to 11. We would not have purchased those items if we ......... they were below standard. 1. know 2. knew 3. have known 4. had known 12. None of the ............ we were shown received our approval. 1. advertising 2. advertisement 3. commercial 4. advertisements 13. Due ......... falling house prices, the Fed may move to reduce the rate of interest. 1. to 2. of 3. at 4. for 14. The employees ........ about the closure before the announcement was made public. 1. know 2. known 3. knew 4. have known 15. Id like to thank my secretary for ......... such a good job and being so dependable. 1. does 2. deeds 3. doing 4. done

1. If you arrive .........., please take your seat quietly and do not disturb the others. 1. lately 2. late 3. latest 4. lastly 2. Id like to thank my secretary for ........ such a good job and being so dependable. 1. does 2. deeds 3. doing 4. done 3. The raw materials were delivered to your ....... early last week.

1. premises 2. buildings 3. property 4. locality 4. Mr. Samso is a skilled technician, but Ms. Lee is a better supervisor than .......... 1. she 2. that 3. he 4. him 5. He has recently ......... a promotion, which explains why he has so many new ties. 1. giving 2. is giving 3. been given 4. gave 6. When Franco forgot his access card, the secretaries let him use.......... 1. their 2. them 3. there 4. theirs 7. After she had tidied her desk, filed the invoice, and ......... off the lights, Sanjitra went home. 1. turns 2. turned 3. turning 4. closed 8. When he said that he .......... from Albania, we inquired about possible contacts there. 1. come 2. had been 3. came 4. was come 9. We have been of client of ........ for the last 20 years. 1. them 2. they 3. their 4. theirs 10. The person .......... I spoke to said that the goods were still under guarantee. 1. that 2. whom 3. which 4. to whom 11. Dealers who ......... in the futures market are warning of a downturn in the economy. 1. Special 2. specialist 3. specialize 4. specializing 12. There ........ an interesting debate on television tonight about globalization.

1. are 2. has been 3. is 4. has 13. The person who is taking the minutes will be seated ......... the chairman. 1. from 2. to 3. next 4. by 14. She ........... the shop every morning at nine oclock, 1. is opening 2. opens 3. open 4. opening 15. ........ in line drives me crazy. 1. To waiting 2. Waiting 3. Wait 4. I wait 16. Once the economy ......... improved, employed, employment opportunities will increase. 1. have 2. had 3. be 4. has 17. The manufacturers of these clothes .......... a reputation for exploiting child workers. 1. having 2. is 3. has 4. have 18. I have considered my .......... submission and am ready to pursue that matter further. 1. lawyer 2. lawyers 3. lawyers 4. layer 19. Rahal needs to have this letter typed and ............ off as soon as possible. 1. sent 2. scent 3. sended 4. send 20. After we ......... lunch, we went to the library to research the case. 1. had eaten 2. are eaten 3. eat 4. eating 21. When I learned of his illness, I sent ........ flowers to the hospital to cheer him up. 1. a little

2. much 3. few 4. a few 22. The sales representative must have ............ while I was out of the office. 1. phone 2. call 3. telephones 4. phoned 23. What is the difference .......... your new model and your previous one? 1. of 2. that 3. from 4. between 24. The inspector .......... hardly believe the number of violations that he found in that restaurant. 1. couldnt 2. could 3. cannot 4. could have 25. There ........... an interesting debate on television tonight about globalization. 1. are 2. has been 3. is 4. has 26. The line always seems to .......... busy whenever I call. 1. being 2. be 3. been 4. have 27. I cant hear well when the Xerox machine .......... copies 1. print 2. printing 3. is printing 4. has printing 28. To get to the main office you need to go ......... these doors and turn left at the water fountain. 1. though 2. through 3. thorough 4. threw 29. There have been break-ins for three nights ......... a row. 1. in 2. on 3. for 4. to 30. By the time you ........ this letter, I will have completed my leave of absence.

1. will receive 2. received 3. have receipt 4. receive 31. What ........ the date for the opening of the new facility? 1. does 2. has 3. is 4. will 32. Tisca worked as a bank teller for many years before being promoted to ....... manager. 1. assistant 2. assister 3. assistance 4. assist 33. The consultant recommended hiring support staff and ........ up a job-sharing program. 1. to set 2. sets 3. sit 4. setting 34. The results were ........... to enable us to convince management to change plans. 1. conclusive 2. conclusion 3. too concluding 4. conclusive enough 35. The new plant may cost up to ten .......... dollars or more. 1. millions 2. million 3. million of 4. millionth 36. ........... she had a degree in architecture, Manei was still inexperienced in drafting. 1. though 2. even 3. ever though 4. thought 37. I ........... the lottery last week and quit my job in order to travel around the world. 1. win 2. won 3. wan 4. winned 38. Sue hasnt been sleeping well .......... she was assigned the overseas accounts. 1. while 2. since 3. from 4. which 39. The training sessions proved successful in familiarizing employees with ........ new regulations.

1. that 2. a 3. the 4. a little 40. Having ........... for union representative, Yassa knew all the names of his fellow employees 1. ran 2. running 3. runs 4. run 41. Mr. Dede kicked the copy machine ......... tore his report to pieces. 1. which 2. it 3. what 4. who 42. Until the final recommendations were passed, the accountants didnt know ....... they could continue to use the old balance sheets or not. 1. that 2. what 3. whether 4. whether or not 43. The company recognizes the hard work of ......... retirees by presenting them with gifts. 1. this 2. them 3. there 4. these 44. I appreciate ......... showing me how to dress appropriately for an interview. 1. hes 2. his 3. he 4. the 45. He realized that it was stupid ........ him not to backup everything he wrote. 1. of 2. to 3. from 4. that 46. The manufacturers of these clothes ........ a reputation for exploiting child workers. 1. having 2. is 3. has 4. have 47. The sudden dip in the stock markets made the investors ............ 1. sell 2. to sell 3. sold 4. to be sold

48. Had the overdraft .........., the bank would have called. 1. noticed 2. been noticed 3. being noticed 4. was noticed 49. The Japanese bullet train, or Shinkansen, from Kyoto, often ....... on time. 1. arrive 2. is arriving 3. has been arriving 4. arrives 50. Did the customer give a reason .......... wanting to see the manager so urgently? 1. to 2. for 3. she 4. why 51. The local branch is .......... productive than the main branch. 1. more 2. too 3. most 4. mostly 52. We should spell English words like ......... them in order to simplify learning to write the language. 1. we pronouncing 2. pronunciation 3. pronounce 4. we pronounce 53. Because meetings are usually so boring, Vanka ....... enjoys it when there is an argument. 1. very 2. quiet 3. much 4. a lot 54. I should have paid with a twenty- ......... bill but I didnt have one. 1. dollars 2. dollar 3. dollars 4. dollaric 55. If you cant ........ with your old computer in todays fast-track technology, you should upgrade to a faster one. 1. get to 2. get through 3. get along 4. get by 56. The World Wide Web revolutionized the way we communicate; ..........., videoconferencing, internet-phone, and all the other multimedia embedded in the Web extend our global communication. 1. moreover

2. consequently 3. for example 4. nevertheless 57. Mr. Bulalla has ........ been promoted. 1. ever 2. yet 3. already 4. still 58. .......... Mrs. Thomsons business acumen is beyond reproach, she has been able to increase profits dramatically. 1. Even though 2. Because of 3. So 4. Because 59. A notice was sent out saying that staff members must only eat ........ lunch in the cafeteria. 1. his 2. ones 3. her 4. their 60. If I were you, I .......... learn to spell correctly. 1. would 2. will 3. can 4. could have ........ Mrs. Thomsons business acumen is beyond reproach, she has been able to increase profits dramatically. 1. 2. 3. 4. Even though Because of So Because

......... all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant. 1. 2. 3. 4. Of From Against With

Mr. Bulalla has ........ been promoted. 1. 2. 3. 4. ever yet already still

 ...... all the applications submitting their resumes, Mr. Jamison needed extra time to read over the selections for the company short list. 1. 2. 3. 4. Of From Against With

....... all those applying for the position, Mr. Jamison was the one chosen, as he was the most experienced. 1. 2. 3. 4. Of From Against With

By this time text year, every station will ......... have its own email address. 1. 2. 3. 4. has to have to must must to

Once we pay ......... our startup loan, we can consider expanding the business. 1. 2. 3. 4. of out off away

After Giorgio had ......... lunch, he washed up the dishes and went back to work. 1. 2. 3. 4. eats eating eaten ate

Alexis accidentally stepped on the birthday cake ......... I had hidden in the storeroom. 1. 2. 3. 4. that this what where

Jan couldnt decide whether to take work home or ......... late in the office to finish it up.

1. 2. 3. 4.

staying stays stay stayed

Have you ........ everything that is on your list of things to do today? 1. 2. 3. 4. complete completed completion to compete

Although she is an ........ major, the only job she could get was in accounting. 1. 2. 3. 4. economic economy economical economics

How many ........ jobs will be lost if this resolution is passed? 1. 2. 3. 4. peoples peoples peoples people

Whenever this copier breaks down, I get Mikko ....... it. 1. 2. 3. 4. fix fixing to fix fixes

Although the shipment ........ on time, it had been delayed at customs. 1. 2. 3. 4. has received is receiving is receive was received

5. The picture ...... on the wall in my office was taken by my grandfather twenty years ago. 1. hanging 2. hanged 3. hangs

4. it hangs 6. If you ........ the internet, you could have my email address. 1. are search 2. searching 3. will search 4. had searched 7. I ...... home ten years ago when I got married. 1. leaving 2. leave 3. leaved 4. left 8. The assembly ...... should have been included in the box. 1. instructing 2. instructs 3. instructor 4. instructions 9. They have the ...... paintings in that reception room that Ive ever seen. 1. beautiful 2. most beautiful 3. very beautiful 4. beautifullest 10. With her background in finance and ......, she will have no trouble getting a good job. 1. market 2. marking 3. marketing 4. marketry 11. ...... Jahal took up golfing, he has made several useful business contacts. 1. ever 2. ever since 3. even 4. every 12. Before he ...... home tonight, he must finish the report. 1. going 2. goes 3. will go 4. went 13. The increased competition has resulted in ...... profit this year relative to last year. 1. few 2. least 3. less 4. fewer 14. The new operating budget allows us to buy ...... printer for the department. 1. another 2. the another 3. an other 4. other

15. The president was happy with the ...... big crowd that attended the companys first awards banquet. 1. very 2. too 3. no 4. a little 16. Is he the sexist manager ...... the women always complain to head office? 1. about that 2. that 3. which 4. about whom 17. No down payment is ...... on any imported merchandise. 1. requiring 2. required 3. require 4. requirement 18. Meeting with their executives always ...... me nervous. 1. make 2. makes 3. is making 4. is made 19. ...... a car been hired to pick up the visiting delegates form the airport? 1. Does 2. Did 3. Is 4. Has