1.
American businesses rely on just-in-time delivery of inventory and components to improve _____, reduce lead times, and trim costs.
(a) efficient (b) efficiency (c) efficiently (d) be efficient
2.
The course will be broken into six modules, each of which stands alone as an instructional _____.
3.
Philanthropists Henry and Elsie Wellman today will announce a $20 million _____ to Scripp’s Cancer Institute, to provide seed money for promising new cancer research projects.
(a) donate (b) donated (c) donation (d) donating
4.
Attoyot Industries is _____ for creating more than 190,000 jobs in the past two years, making it the state’s largest nongovernment employer.
(a) hiring (b) planning (c) dependable (d) responsible
5.
Proper pricing, accurate quotations, choosing the terms of the sale, and selecting the payment method are critical _____ in selling a product or service overseas.
(a) costs (b) credits (c) elements (d) problems
6.
Paul Hamilton _____ after 11 seasons as head coach of the Elmhurst football team to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s athletic director.
(a) worked out (b) named after (c) turned over (d) stepped down
7.
Citizens Electronics Corp. needs to downsize, to bring it more in line with its shrinking market _____.
8.
The report concluded by recommending that a business _____ be hired to help things run more smoothly.
(a) manager (b) meeting (c) strategy (d) schedule
9.
It _____ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build, pholster, and finish an authentic Brunton black and cherry dining room chair.
10.
Most scientists doubt Dr. Richards’ claim to _____ signs of microscopic life on Mars.
(a) find (b) finding (c) are found (d) having found
11.
The Hostetler-Graz _____ of Muchen Automotive released the first official photos of its new N-class sedan.
(a) engine (b) feature (c) vehicle (d) division
12.
An earthquake struck about 120 miles off Northern California early Sunday, near _____ a larger earthquake occurred last week.
13.
After loading the worksheet, review it to make sure the correct _____ has been loaded into the input cells.
(a) data (b) addition (c) computer (d) software
14.
All hotel suites _____ high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, beverages, and free laundry and valet services.
15.
High school students should be offered extra _____ in courses that are required to prepare them for college.
(a) assistance (b) graduation (c) scholarship (d) registration
16.
Communicating with color is a proven way to improve the response you get from print materials _____ direct-mail and meeting handouts.
17.
Hydrochloric acid is always _____ in the stomach and is a crucial element for proper digestion.
18.
If your apartment needs _____, contact the office during normal business hours to arrange for a service call.
19.
MGK Research provides research and advice for executives, helping them to improve performance and _____ costs with the aid of technology.
20.
Margaret Hanzlik received her B.A. degree in English Literature _____ the University of Columbus in 2001.
21.
In 1962, there were an estimated 10,000 computers in the world, and although they were _____ by today’s standards, each cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
(a) priced (b) primitive (c) expensive (d) programmed
22.
A two-tablespoon _____ of peanut butter contains 12.2 grams of unsaturated fat and no cholesterol.
