Incomplete Sentences

Incomplete Sentences

A word or phrase is missing in each sentence. Four answer choices are given. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.

101. The warehouse supervisor said that the replacement parts would be shipped ______ the supplier received the purchase order.

• A. regardless of
• B. rather than
• C. in spite of
• D. as soon as

102. Applicants for the senior analyst position must demonstrate that they can work ______ under tight deadlines.

• A. effect
• B. effectively
• C. effective
• D. effectiveness

103. The annual company picnic has been rescheduled ______ the weather forecast predicts heavy rain on the original date.

• A. until
• B. although
• C. because
• D. whereas

104. The IT department recommends that all employees change ______ passwords at least once every ninety days.

• A. them
• B. theirs
• C. they
• D. their

105. Due to increased demand, the factory ______ operating on a double shift since the beginning of March.

• A. was
• B. is
• C. has been
• D. will be

106. The management consultant ______ that the company restructure its regional offices to reduce overhead costs.

• A. to suggest
• B. suggesting
• C. suggested
• D. suggestive

107. All visitors must sign in at the reception desk and obtain a temporary badge ______ entering the production area.

• A. apart from
• B. prior to
• C. next to
• D. instead of

108. The research findings were presented ______ at the international conference, drawing praise from several industry experts.

• A. impression
• B. impressive
• C. impress
• D. impressively

109. The hiring committee reviewed over fifty applications, ______ only twelve candidates were invited for interviews.

• A. so
• B. but
• C. or
• D. for

110. The new branch office is conveniently located ______ the central train station and the financial district.

• A. among
• B. beside
• C. between
• D. across

111. Each department is responsible for monitoring its own budget and ensuring that expenditures remain within the ______ limits.

• A. approached
• B. appointed
• C. approved
• D. appealed

112. The chairperson postponed the vote ______ all board members could review the amended proposal.

• A. provided that
• B. in order that
• C. even though
• D. as long as

113. The company experienced a significant ______ in online sales after launching its redesigned website last quarter.

• A. growth
• B. grow
• C. growing
• D. grew

114. Employees who wish to participate in the wellness program should register ______ the human resources portal by March 15.

• A. across
• B. upon
• C. toward
• D. through

115. The merger negotiations progressed slowly, ______ both parties remained committed to reaching an agreement.

• A. yet
• B. so
• C. nor
• D. for

116. Mr. Tanaka ______ oversee the integration process once the acquisition is finalized next month.

• A. has
• B. been
• C. does
• D. will

117. The maintenance crew reports that several of the air conditioning units on the third floor ______ not working properly.

• A. are
• B. is
• C. was
• D. has been

118. The logistics coordinator ensured that all packages were labeled ______ before being loaded onto the delivery trucks.

• A. accurately
• B. accurate
• C. accuracy
• D. accurateness

119. The marketing director asked the graphic design team to create a more ______ version of the company brochure for the trade show.

• A. compiling
• B. compelling
• C. complying
• D. competing

120. The safety regulations require that all hazardous materials be stored ______ from the main production line.

• A. above
• B. about
• C. away
• D. along

121. The client was pleased with the proposal and expressed ______ in moving forward with the partnership.

• A. interestingly
• B. interested
• C. interesting
• D. interest

122. The regional sales team exceeded its quarterly targets, which was particularly ______ given the economic downturn.

• A. remarkable
• B. remarked
• C. remarkably
• D. remark

123. Before ______ the contract, the legal team advised the CEO to negotiate more favorable payment terms.

• A. signs
• B. signing
• C. signed
• D. sign

124. The newly appointed director has extensive experience in supply chain management, ______ she previously worked for a leading logistics firm.

• A. as
• B. despite
• C. whether
• D. unless

125. The quality control inspector found that the defective products had been manufactured at a facility that failed to ______ with industry standards.

• A. apply
• B. imply
• C. supply
• D. comply

126. Neither the quarterly earnings report nor the annual forecast ______ been released to shareholders yet.

• A. were
• B. have
• C. are
• D. has

127. The telecommunications company plans to ______ its fiber-optic network to rural areas within the next two years.

• A. expose
• B. expand
• C. express
• D. export

128. All employees must complete the mandatory safety orientation ______ their first week of employment at the manufacturing plant.

• A. despite
• B. beside
• C. during
• D. against

129. The training program was designed to help new employees adapt to the company culture and become ______ members of the team.

• A. productive
• B. production
• C. producing
• D. produced

130. By the end of next quarter, the construction team ______ the renovation of the headquarters building.

• A. will have completed
• B. is completing
• C. completes
• D. completed