Ms. Walters was ------- to make a presentation on how to increase revenue when I entered the room.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Searching for alternate forms of energy does not necessary mean the abandonment of fossil fuels as an energy source.

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For a true understanding of our production levels, data from oil-drilling sites must be as ------- as possible.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food..

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Public buildings throughout the country will soon ------ a no-smoking policy

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Mr. Silva asked sales staff to ------- travel expenditures to help cut costs.

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We’ll be back after the break with a ________ of today’s financial news

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Ms. Ellis designed one of the most ------- marketing campaigns the department had seen

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Please submit your hours ------- any work-related expense reports by Friday

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My grandmother is fond of raising her voice to make a lovely tune because her hobby is _____

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Contract negotiations are now close ------- to completion to sign the deal by Thursday

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Four years ago, the German conglomerate Siemens introduced a robot ____ to iron shirts using hot air.

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During the playoffs, teams ____________ until only two are left to play each other in the championship game

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He may be old hat among the trendy younger generation, but his shows draw more _________________ than any other comedian

Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle's upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange.

- Tom: "Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?"

- Kyle: "________."

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Marissa was right ________ her contractproperly because, otherwise, she would have been astonished ________ that she was expected to work throughout the summer

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I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he ______________

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The factory is --------- located near the train station

Error Identification:

Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes to help you and your family members feelings more in touch with each other.

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Drivers on the Partan Expressway are reminded to drive ------- throughout July because of the ongoing construction work

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He ____ the umbrella in his right hand trying to keep his balance