1. The reason for this failure ---------- is directly related to the fact that workers do not read the instruction manual before operating equipment

occur.
occurring.
occurred.
occurs.

2. The organization works to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for keeping their communities -----------

beauty.
beautifier.
beautiful.
beautifully.

3. Prize winners who do not pick up their VCRs at the ---------- stores within three months negate their rights to the prizes.

designated.
assigned.
reserved.
dedicated.

4. A good manager ---------- an environment where ideas are heard and respected and everyone feels that they are contributing to the whole.

create.
creates.
is created.
creating.

5. At the end of the test, students are asked to --------- their tests face down on the desk near the exit.

write.
prepare.
collect.
place.

6. A plethora of study programs now available online has made it possible for working people to gain certificates or degrees far ---------- than ever before.

more easily.
easier.
easiest.
easily.

7. Hundreds of outlets ------— in the market fire started by an overturned gas range, despite fire-fighters’ efforts to put out the flames.

perished.
disappeared.
ruined.
exited.

8. Under the new regulations, spending on office equipment and photocopier ---------- will be strictly controlled.

used.
using.
user.
usage.

9. Employees wanting to attend the Christmas Ball can --------- tickets to the event at the front desk in the Personnel Department.

join in.
pick up.
get over.
find out.

10. Graduates holding an MBA degree are ---------- competitive these days due to growing skepticism about the value of the education.

less.
more.
better.
fewer.

11. The resistance ---------- by the firm’s staff made it very difficult to conduct the audit efficiently.

built.
taken.
furnished.
encountered.

12. The County Commission is still waiting for word from the Kansas City Railroad Company concerning repairs --------- to be done at three crossings.

need.
needs.
needed.
necessary.

13. The processors they are now promoting are ---------- designed for cell phones and wireless PDAs.

specifically.
eagerly.
optionally.
eventually.

14. Ever since he --------- , he has endeavored to push certain policies through that are quite unpopular with the general public.

had elected.
is elected.
was elected.
will elect.

15. The newest Chrysler sedan is both stylishly modeled and ------------at a reasonable price, providing consumers with an attractive car for people of all age groups.