Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the
following sentences. Four answer choices are given below
each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the
sentence. Then mark the letter , (B), (C), or (D) on
your answer sheet.
1.
The doctor advised her........ more often
2.
This year the company has...... heavily in research and development
3.
We found them........ down at the beach
4.
The negotiations cannot be....... because of the disagreements.
5.
The buying and selling of stocks and bonds is...... I would like to learn more about.
6.
Income-producing stocks will....... healthy dividends.
7.
If the treasurer ...... here, he would sign your check.
8.
It is better to hold the vote...... than later.
9.
Only...... families were invited to the gala event.
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10.
It is common practice to look...... someone when they talk to you.
11.
Three-piece suits are back..... style
12.
Before you can drive, you must have a .......
13.
Rewiring the office to accommodate the new air conditioning units was....... as expensive as the units themselves.
14.
........ employees in the postal service has meant slower service in the last two years.
15.
Does the tide always come..... at this hour?
16.
The trainees had a...... time filling out the application after they learned it was the sole assessment tool.
17.
We have..... nothing left in the bank
18.
These pension....... have been carefully worked out
19.
He wasn't able to..... my point of view
20.
The manufacture of textiles is considered a labor...... industry
21.
....... in the accounting department was required to become familiar with the new software.
22.
Job seekers talked to recruiters who were......
23.
The tax authorities will soon..... new guidelines
24.
No just ....... is allowed to enter certain government buildings.
25.
The dealerships outdo each other in advertising...... they can attract customers.
26.
The color illustrations included in the new edition of the book made it...... attractive.
27.
He wanted to talk to someone knowledgeable in computers before purchasing......
28.
All financial aid to the country was..... after our ambassador was dismissed.
29.
The prospective buyer grew.... when the seller tried to rush the sale.
30.
Had we monitored the profit trends, we could have predicted this drop well.......
31.
........ first-aid training is precautionary, often going unused in real life.
32.
If we had proven that the diamonds...... to the Crown, they would be in the national museum today.
33.
The accountants did not find...... many errors in the spreadsheet.
34.
The alarm system of a car must...... reliably
35.
They think so highly of you, that promotion is yours for.......
36.
Please hold while I...... you to the parts department.
37.
When you..... the audience, don't look at any one person
38.
Tickets for tonight's concert can be purchased...... the box office.
39.
Several crops ...... by the government
40.
Do you feel I was too friendly ..... the applicants?
