1. … economic growth rates have stagnated over the last 6 months, we cannot expect any rise in the value of the dollar.

So
As
For
Although

2. One of the city’s landmark department stores has field for bankruptcy ; however there is no indication that the historic building … will be demolished or redeveloped.

it
its
it’s
itself

3. Mitusa Motors today announced that its headquarters … to the port city of Kumamoto in order to take advantage of cheaper transportation costs.

relocated
relocating
have relocated
will be relocated

4. It seems certain … our industry will be faced with multipel challenges in the near and medium term, principally because of changes in the international political landscape.

because
that
for
so

5. Any reports produced by this department should be edited and proofread … by someone other than the writer.

equally
apparently
exclusively
thoroughly

6. The minerals boom has brought about an economic boom, which in turn has meant that real estate values have … to record levels.

rose
raised
risen
been raising

7. In response to our question on overall customer satisfaction, 23% of respondents indicated that they were somewhat or very … .

dissatisfy
dissatisfied
dissatisfying
are dissatisfied

8. A new strategic plan … increasing productivity was introduced at the lats meeting of the board of directors.

in
by
for
to

9. Employees at the Maroubra plant were … that operations would cease in approximately 6 months andthat generous retirement packages would be give to all employees.