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Frank said, "Listen, Clare, I can't have lunch with you today. I'm trying to meet a deadline and I'm really pressed for time."
Frank: I told Clare that _________ couldn't have lunch with _________ today because I'm busy.
(A) I|you
(B)
he|her
(C)
I|her
(D)
he|you
Ans: C
Monika: Elizabeth, how did your job interview go today?
Elizabeth: Well, it was kind of strange. The man interviewing me asked me ________ to have children.
(A)
if I was planning
(B)
you are planning
(C)
are you planning
(D)
do you plan
Ans: A
Randy said, "I have some reservations about the plan to restructure the sales department."
Jane: Sue, Randy said this morning that ________ some reservations about the plan to restructure the sales department.
(A)
I've had
(B)
he's had
(C)
he had
(D)
I have
Ans: C
I think George will be an excellent director of human resources. He started as assistant manager in HR and ______ he has worked here, he has always been committed to the department.
(A) the next time that (B) whenever (C) as soon as (D) for as long as
Ans: B
_______ his experience in product design, Baxter is not familiar with the latest use of computers in the field.
(A)
While
(B)
Nonetheless
(C)
Nevertheless
(D)
In spite of
Ans: D
________ increasing employees' salaries is out of the question right now, I am open to talking about the possibility of giving people more stock options instead.
(A)
Despite
(B)
Nevertheless
(C)
In spite of
(D)
While
Ans: D
David called a meeting because he wants _________ about the problems with production. He is afraid of _________ to conclusions about the cause of the problems.
(A)
to find out|to jump
(B)
to find out|jumping
(C)
find|jump
(D)
finding out|jumping
Ans: B
_________ I arrive in Tokyo, I'll call you and we can work out a schedule for meeting with clients next week.
(A)
Once
(B)
Every time that
(C)
Whenever
(D)
For as long as
Ans: A
I think Maggie has proven she can do the job, but Mr. Henderson wants to promote the employee ________ has the most seniority.
(A)
what
(B)
which
(C)
who's
(D)
who
Ans: D
Hi, Jonathan. I want to talk to you about the email ________ you sent me yesterday.
(A)
whom
(B)
who you
(C)
what
(D)
that
Ans: D
Jocelyn: I'm looking forward to the convention in Las Vegas next month.
Ricky: Me too. I think it will be better than the time ________ to San Diego.
(A)
when we went
(B)
where we went
(C)
which we went
(D)
whose convention went
Ans: A
Inga: Did you meet Thomas at the company party last night?
Jackie: I think so. Is he the man ________ wife is from Brazil?
(A)
which
(B)
that
(C)
who
(D)
whose
Ans: D
Malcolm: What's Keith so worked up about?
Malcolm wants to know ________.
(A)
what is Keith so worked up about
(B)
what Keith is so worked up about
(C)
Keith was so worked up about
(D)
Keith was so worked up about what
Ans: B
I'd like to start this meeting by _________ everyone for coming today and to say that we are interested in _________ more about how our two companies can work together.
(A)
thank|learn
(B)
thank|to learn
(C)
thanking|to learn
(D)
thanking|learning
Ans: C
Jason wanted to go to Harbor Plaza, but he ________ to Workman Square.
(A)
got on the bus
(B)
got the bus on
(C)
got the bus up
(D)
got up the bus
Ans: A
The meeting ________ was scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon has been moved to tomorrow at 9:00.
(A)
who
(B)
what
(C)
when
(D)
that
Ans: D
Have you ________ yet where this year's sales conference is taking place? Is it going to be in Geneva or Frankfurt?
(A)
found it
(B)
found in
(C)
found out
(D)
found it out
Ans: C
The executive board ________ by Rennie's presentation last Tuesday.
(A)
is impressed
(B)
has impressed
(C)
was impressed
(D)
has been impressed
Ans: C
The manager said that all monthly progress reports ________ by Thursday.
(A)
must complete
(B)
must be completely
(C)
must be completed
(D)
must completed
Ans: B
This project could be very expensive _________, but I'm still interested in _________ it.
(A)
to develop|pursuing
(B)
developing|pursuing
(C)
to develop|to pursue
(D)
developing|pursue
Ans: A
I know we've been through a lot here at this company and that things have been rough this past year. ________, I still think we've got a strong organization that's going to do well in the long run.
(A)
In spite of
(B)
While
(C)
Nevertheless
(D)
Despite
Ans: C
Let's head back to work. It's 10:00, and John was supposed to be here to lead a 9:15 meeting. I doubt very much that he's going to ________ at this point.
(A)
show off
(B)
show it
(C)
show it up
(D)
show up
Ans: D
What did you say?
Richard: I asked you ________ to the office after the conference or going directly home.
(A)
you are going
(B)
were you going
(C)
if you were going
(D)
are you going
Ans: C
Sandy: Guess what, Marion? I got the job with Jameson International. I start in two weeks!
Marion: Is that the job ________ you told me about last month?
(A)
which is
(B)
what
(C)
(no word necessary)
(D)
who
Ans: C
Frank: I told Clare that _________ couldn't have lunch with _________ today because I'm busy.
(A) I|you
(B)
he|her
(C)
I|her
(D)
he|you
Ans: C
Monika: Elizabeth, how did your job interview go today?
Elizabeth: Well, it was kind of strange. The man interviewing me asked me ________ to have children.
(A)
if I was planning
(B)
you are planning
(C)
are you planning
(D)
do you plan
Ans: A
Randy said, "I have some reservations about the plan to restructure the sales department."
Jane: Sue, Randy said this morning that ________ some reservations about the plan to restructure the sales department.
(A)
I've had
(B)
he's had
(C)
he had
(D)
I have
Ans: C
I think George will be an excellent director of human resources. He started as assistant manager in HR and ______ he has worked here, he has always been committed to the department.
(A) the next time that (B) whenever (C) as soon as (D) for as long as
Ans: B
_______ his experience in product design, Baxter is not familiar with the latest use of computers in the field.
(A)
While
(B)
Nonetheless
(C)
Nevertheless
(D)
In spite of
Ans: D
________ increasing employees' salaries is out of the question right now, I am open to talking about the possibility of giving people more stock options instead.
(A)
Despite
(B)
Nevertheless
(C)
In spite of
(D)
While
Ans: D
David called a meeting because he wants _________ about the problems with production. He is afraid of _________ to conclusions about the cause of the problems.
(A)
to find out|to jump
(B)
to find out|jumping
(C)
find|jump
(D)
finding out|jumping
Ans: B
_________ I arrive in Tokyo, I'll call you and we can work out a schedule for meeting with clients next week.
(A)
Once
(B)
Every time that
(C)
Whenever
(D)
For as long as
Ans: A
I think Maggie has proven she can do the job, but Mr. Henderson wants to promote the employee ________ has the most seniority.
(A)
what
(B)
which
(C)
who's
(D)
who
Ans: D
Hi, Jonathan. I want to talk to you about the email ________ you sent me yesterday.
(A)
whom
(B)
who you
(C)
what
(D)
that
Ans: D
Jocelyn: I'm looking forward to the convention in Las Vegas next month.
Ricky: Me too. I think it will be better than the time ________ to San Diego.
(A)
when we went
(B)
where we went
(C)
which we went
(D)
whose convention went
Ans: A
Inga: Did you meet Thomas at the company party last night?
Jackie: I think so. Is he the man ________ wife is from Brazil?
(A)
which
(B)
that
(C)
who
(D)
whose
Ans: D
Malcolm: What's Keith so worked up about?
Malcolm wants to know ________.
(A)
what is Keith so worked up about
(B)
what Keith is so worked up about
(C)
Keith was so worked up about
(D)
Keith was so worked up about what
Ans: B
I'd like to start this meeting by _________ everyone for coming today and to say that we are interested in _________ more about how our two companies can work together.
(A)
thank|learn
(B)
thank|to learn
(C)
thanking|to learn
(D)
thanking|learning
Ans: C
Jason wanted to go to Harbor Plaza, but he ________ to Workman Square.
(A)
got on the bus
(B)
got the bus on
(C)
got the bus up
(D)
got up the bus
Ans: A
The meeting ________ was scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon has been moved to tomorrow at 9:00.
(A)
who
(B)
what
(C)
when
(D)
that
Ans: D
Have you ________ yet where this year's sales conference is taking place? Is it going to be in Geneva or Frankfurt?
(A)
found it
(B)
found in
(C)
found out
(D)
found it out
Ans: C
The executive board ________ by Rennie's presentation last Tuesday.
(A)
is impressed
(B)
has impressed
(C)
was impressed
(D)
has been impressed
Ans: C
The manager said that all monthly progress reports ________ by Thursday.
(A)
must complete
(B)
must be completely
(C)
must be completed
(D)
must completed
Ans: B
This project could be very expensive _________, but I'm still interested in _________ it.
(A)
to develop|pursuing
(B)
developing|pursuing
(C)
to develop|to pursue
(D)
developing|pursue
Ans: A
I know we've been through a lot here at this company and that things have been rough this past year. ________, I still think we've got a strong organization that's going to do well in the long run.
(A)
In spite of
(B)
While
(C)
Nevertheless
(D)
Despite
Ans: C
Let's head back to work. It's 10:00, and John was supposed to be here to lead a 9:15 meeting. I doubt very much that he's going to ________ at this point.
(A)
show off
(B)
show it
(C)
show it up
(D)
show up
Ans: D
What did you say?
Richard: I asked you ________ to the office after the conference or going directly home.
(A)
you are going
(B)
were you going
(C)
if you were going
(D)
are you going
Ans: C
Sandy: Guess what, Marion? I got the job with Jameson International. I start in two weeks!
Marion: Is that the job ________ you told me about last month?
(A)
which is
(B)
what
(C)
(no word necessary)
(D)
who
Ans: C
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There are too many items and they are not numbered.
It's difficult for us to say "No, that one that you answered D should have been C" and for you to know which one we're talking about.
You'll find it difficult to find anyone to answer this post without first fixing your presentation.
Please don't put more than five of these in one post, and please number them.
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ch251201Frank said, "Listen, Clare, I can't have lunch with you today. I'm trying to meet a deadline and I'm really pressed for time."Frank: I told Clare that I couldn't have lunch with her today because I'm busy.
ch251201Monika: Elizabeth, how did your job interview go today? Elizabeth: Well, it was kind of strange. The man interview
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