1. It will be next to impossible to … a room at the Ashton Hotel this week because of the film festival.

reserve
respond
connect
appoint

2. The presentation of this evening’s winners will commerce … at senven following dinner at six.

precise
precision
precisely
priceseness

3. Our new product will be put through a number of … tests before being released to the public.

dependent
founded
withhold
stringent

4. The new sports complex will accommodate an Olympic-sized swimming pool and other …, including a fitness center and a spa, to name just a few.

facilities
categories
qualities
suppliers

5. Mr. Chan’s main role in the company for the next two weeks is to look … the right person to take over Mr. Shaw’s position when he leaves at the end of the month.

in
for
over
from

6. People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great deal better under more … circumstances.

favorable
favorably
favorite
favor

7. After a long and difficult strike, the plant workers will show up to work … Monday.

starting on
afterwards
instead
outside

8. Scarborough General Hospital has two … for certified x-ray technicians to start immediately.

open
opener
openings
openness

9. Mark’s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings of up to 40 percent off on all clothing this weekend … celebration of its 25^thanniversary.