............ the recent economic recession, high-tech venture firms keep growing in size, hiring numerous college graduates with degrees in engineering.

The Peterson-Jafie wedding day is .................... approaching, but the caterers haven’t started working on it yet.

The postmark on the parcel delivered from headquarters was not ................. enough to tell whether it was posted in the E or EC district.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

My suitcases are so heavy.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Ram Builders' supervisor ____________   the client that the supplies needed for construction would arrive on time.

All employees are required to take a safety training session ................... operating this equipment.

I _______ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

In order to boost sales, T-store has now started to sell its books, posters and other ................. on its website.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: His neighbour accused he ____  having stolen some of his stamps.

The LA-based fashion company Canari Noir hopes to expand its current ................. beyond California and to the east coast by opening a new branch in New York.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The city council will meet tomorrow to field questions from _____________   concerning the new water tower.

As the entire HR team will be going to the conference in May, they asked that the company outing ................. until June.

The teacher never lets us ---------- out when ------- ----. 

Choose the best answer among Ạ, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: ……. man is…….. reasoning animal.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The organizers of the Brock County Fair have decided to  __________  the event due to the poor weather conditions.

Your shoes need …....... 

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Sundersen Technologies _____________   10 percent from Mr. Garrison's biII since he was eligible for a bulk purchase discount.

He has all the right ____ for the job.

The _____ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait.

Choose the best answer:
This work doesn’t bother me. I _____ hard. I've worked hard all my life.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Visitors to Kensington Corporation must obtain guest passes  _____________  the security office prior to entering the facility.