1. The employees __________ about the new appointment before the news was made public.

Were aware
Known
Have known
Were told

2. ______________ their plane was delayed, they made it to the conference on time.

Although
After
During
Because

3. Thomas has __________ completed the report.

Still
Ever
Already
Closely

4. _____ all those who applied for the position, Kate was the best candidate for the job.

In
Against
From
Of

5. Twotalk Communications has built _____ a reputation for being a reliable service provider.

On
In
Up
From

6. The Global Financial Crisis has created much _____________ in the business sector.

Uncertainty
Uncertain
Hesitation
Hesitance

7. The report will be delivered to the staff _______ this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

Neither
Either
On
Both

8. It is faster if you go by train _________ of by taxi.

Besides
Rather
Besides
Instead

9. The presentation will focus on first quarter profits _________ than employee professional development.

Instead
Better
Rather
Except

10. In the television interview, the president of the company ___________ that it would suffer a loss this year.

Convinced
Admitted
Required
Alluded

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