01.Pet owners are encouraged to register ........ the workshop on pet training and health offered by the community center.
(A) of
(B) from
(C) in
(D) for
answer: D
;

02.The CEO held a press conference to - for the negative health effects caused by her company's products.
(A) apologized
(B) apologize
(C) apologizes
(D) apologizing
answer: B
;

03.There is a ........ difference between the business's revenues during the peak season compared to the offpeak season.
(A) prosperous
(B) rural
(C) significant
(D) preparatory
answer: C
;

04.The path through Morrison Park was constructed not only for cyclists - joggers.
(A) but also
(B) though
(C) in addition to
(D) neither
answer: A
;

05.One of the supervisors questioned Ms. Marshall ........ her role in the misuse of the investment funds.
(A) unless
(B) among
(C) about
(D) into
answer: C
;

06.The occupancy rate at Starburst Hotel has ........ by 24% due to increased competition.
(A) relied
(B) fallen
(C) expired
(D) coincided
answer: B
;

07.A certificate of ........ was given to the participants in the public speaking skills course.
(A) accomplishment
(B) accomplish
(C) accomplished
(D) accomplishing
answer: A
;

08.The chef ........ prepares the entree for a restaurant critic often comes out to greet him or her in person.
(A) whose
(B) what
(C) either
(D) who
answer: D
;

09.The negotiators made a few minor changes to the contract to make the terms ........ to both parties.
(A) agreeable
(B) agreement
(C) agree
(D) agreeing
answer: A
;

10.The allocation of funds to local schools is ........ on the number of children living in the district.
(A) seen
(B) based
(C) placed
(D) taken
answer: B
;

11.This palace was - used for public ceremonies and celebrations.
(A) traditionally
(B) traditional
(C) tradition
(D) traditions
answer: A
;

12.The successful candidate will be contacted by an HR representative once the hiring committee makes its - decision.
(A) disposable
(B) numerous
(C) final
(D) portable
answer: C
;

13.The chairperson ........ by an anonymous vote involving all members.
(A) has been selecting
(B) had to select
(C) is selecting
(D) will be selected
answer: D
;

14.Providing low-interest loans to small businesses is a key - of the recovery plan.
(A) vacancy
(B) status
(C) component
(D) rate
answer: C
;

15.The project would not have been a success without Mr. Ratcliffe's complete ........ , which was demonstrated on several occasions.
(A) dedicated
(B) dedicate
(C) dedicates
(D) dedication
answer: D
;

16.City politicians will debate the - -- issue at the town hall meeting so that voters can have a better understanding of it.
(A) competent
(B) observant
(C) complicated
(D) indecisive
answer: C
;

17. - the hospital experiences a power outage, power generators will turn on automatically to supply the necessary electricity.
(A) If
(B) Until
(C) What
(D) So
answer: A
;

18.After the tellers at Stewart Bank underwent extensive training, they treated the customers ........ .
(A) more courteously
(B) courteous
(C) most courteous
(D) courtesy
answer: A
;

19.A gate agent at the airport announced a flight - caused by severe weather at the destination.
(A) canceling
(B) cancels
(C) cancellation
(D) cancel
answer: C
;

20. ........ the outdated equipment is replaced with state-of-the-art machinery, productivity will more than double.
(A) Whether
(B) Later
(C) When
(D) Momentarily
answer: C
;

21.In order to be eligible for this position, you must have at least five years of experience in the insurance ........ .
(A) preservation
(B; figure
(C) industry
(D) description
answer: C
;

22.Through his extensive research into acquiring language skills, Dr. Harvey Ward has proven - to be a leader in the field.
(A) he
(B) his
(C) himself
(D) him
answer: C
;

23.The seafood sold by Pacific Plus is ........ and therefore must be transported in a temperature-controlled vehicle.
(A) suitable
(B) widespread
(C) cautious
(D) perishable
answer: D
;

24.The novelist said that his writing was ........ influenced by the late writer Edward Truitt
(A) manually
(B) insecurely
(C) regretfully
(D) profoundly
answer: D
;

25.As ........ by the researchers, the new environmentally friendly laundry detergent performed as well as its competitors.
(A) observing
(B) observed
(C) observation
(D) observe
answer: B
;

26.The Green Society is dedicated to - public parks and other natural areas for future generations.
(A) preserving
(B) consulting
(C) escorting
(D) inquiring
answer: A
;

27.The manufacturing plant that was damaged in the typhoon should........ its operations later this month.
(A) resumed
(B) be resuming
(C) had resumed
(D) resuming
answer: B
;

28.Because the team was already behind schedule, the manager did not ........to Ms. Norton's vacation request.
(A) accept
(B) ensure
(C) consent
(D) finalize
answer: C
;

29.The nasal spray allowed Bert to keep his seasonal allergies ........ control without having to get a prescription.
(A) against
(B) under
(C) around
(D) unto
answer: B
;

30.Sales - unavailable to take your call at the moment will call you back as soon as possible.
(A) representation
(B) represents
(C) representatives
(D) representative
answer: C
;