Collocation
Pet owners are encouraged to register _______ the workshop on pet training and health offered by the community center.
(A) of (B) from (C) in (D) for
(A) for
There is a _____ difference between the business's revenues during the peak season and during the off-peak season.
(A) prosperous (B) rural (C) significant (D) preparatory
(C) significant
The seafood sold by Pacific Plus is ______ and therefore must be transported in a temperature-controlled vehicle.
(A) suitable (B) widespread (C) cautious (D) perishable
(D) perishable
_______ the hospital experiences a power outage, power generators will turn on automatically to supply the necessary electricity.
(A) If (B) Until (C) What (D) So
(A) If
The project would not have been a success without Mr. Ratcliffe's complete _____, which was demonstrated on several occasions.
(A) dedicated (B) dedicate (C) dedicates (D) dedication
(D) dedication
The path through Morrison Park was constructed not only for cyclists _______ for joggers.
(A) but also (B) though (C) in addition to (D) neither
(A) but also
The occupancy rate at Starburst Hotel has _____ by 24 percent due to increased competition.
(A) relied (B) fallen (C) expired (D) coincided
(B) fallen
The novelist said that his writing was _____ influenced by the late writer Edward Truitt.
(A) manually (B) insecurely (C) regretfully (D) profoundly
(D) profoundly
One of the supervisors questioned Ms. Marshall ______ her role in the misuse of the investment funds.
(A) unless (B) among (C) about (D) into
(C) about
This palace was _____ used for public ceremonies and celebrations.
(A) traditionally (B) traditional (C) tradition (D) traditions
(A) traditionally
The successful candidate will be contacted by an HR representative once the hiring committee has made its ____ decision.
(A) disposable (B) numerous (C) final (D) portable
(C) final
The allocation of funds to local schools is ______ on the number of children living in the district.
(A) seen (B) based (C) placed (D) taken
(B) based
Our sales _____ are unavailable to take your call at the moment, but will call you back as soon as possible.
(A) representation (B) represents (C) representatives (D) representative
(C) representatives
*The chef _____ prepares the entree for a restaurant critic often comes out to greet him or her in person.
(A) whose (B) what (C) either (D) who
(D) who
*relative clause
The chairperson ______ by an anonymous vote involving all members.
(A) has been selecting (B) had to select (C) is selecting (D) will be selected
(D) will be selected
In order to be eligible for this position, you must have at least five years' experience in the insurance _______.
(A) preservation (B) figure (C) industry (D) description
(C) industry
Providing low-interest loans to small businesses is a key _____ of the recovery plan.
(A) vacancy (B) status (C) component (D) rate
(C) component
The nasal spray allowed Bert to keep his seasonal allergies _____ control without having to get a prescription.
(A) against (B) under (C) around (D) unto
(B) under
_____ the outdated equipment is replaced with state-of-the-art machinery, productivity will be more double.
(A) Whether (B) Later (C) When (D) Momentarily
(C) When
After the tellers at Stewart Bank had undergone extensive training, they treated the customers _______.
(A) more courteously (B) courteous (C) most courteous (D) courtesy
(A) more courteously
The negotiators made a few minor changes to the contract to make the terms _____ to both parties.
(A) agreeable (B) agreement (C) agree (D) agreeing
(A) agreeable
* make ... + adj.
City politician will debate this _____ issue at the town hall meeting so that voters can have a better understanding of it.
(A) competent (B) observant (C) complicated (D) confused
(C) complicated
As had been ______ by the researchers, the new environmentally friendly laundry detergent performed as well as its competitors.
(A) observing (B) observed (C) observation (D) observe
(B) observed
Through his extensive research into the acquisition of language skills, Dr. Harvey Ward has proven _____ to be a leader in the field.
(A) he (B) his (C) himself (D) him
(C) himself
A gate agent at the airport announced a flight _____ caused by severe weather at the destination.
(A) canceling (B) cancels (C) cancellation (D) cancel
(C) cancellation