The annual welcome party began ------- after the awards ceremony concluded. (A) shorten (B) shortness (C) short (D) shortly 

To apply for the position, please send your resume either by e-mail ------- by fax. (A) or (B) and (C) but (D) if

The number of temporary workers was ------- reduced due to an economic recession last year. (A) significantly (B) significant (C) significance (D) signify 

The new machinery will be introduced to improve ------- greatly to keep up with demand. (A) productively (B) productivity (C) produce (D) productive

Aoba Travel Corp. ------- one of the leading companies in the travel industry since Dolly Turner took the position of CEO. (A) is (B) was (C) had been (D) has been

Public outdoor PR events with large crowds and elaborate stage production ------- typical of the publicity activities we conduct. (A) were (B) are (C) has been (D) being

According to a survey, about half of the employees at SPJ Consulting are considering ------- their own business within a decade. (A) started (B) to start (C) starting (D) start

Although the hiring team ------- more than 20 applications, only a few applicants were qualified. (A) receiving (B) will receive (C) receives (D) received

It takes more time to drive to the furniture store and shop ------- it does to shop online, but sometimes you can find better bargains. (A) when (B) as (C) then (D) than

According to the statistics, interest rates on government bonds these days are not as ------- as they were six months ago. (A) highest (B) highly (C) high (D) higher

The new marketing campaign was ------- successful, exceeding all expectations. (A) highly (B) high (C) higher (D) highest

The company's profits have been ------- declining for the past three quarters. (A) steady (B) steadily (C) steadier (D) steadiest

Please submit your expense report ------- the end of the month. (A) by (B) on (C) at (D) in

The company's new CEO is known for her ------- leadership skills. (A) exception (B) exceptional (C) exceptionally (D) excepting

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us ------- e-mail. (A) by (B) with (C) on (D) at

The company's new product line has been very well--------. (A) receive (B) receiving (C) received (D) to receive

The conference room is being used for a meeting ------- 3:00 PM. (A) until (B) by (C) at (D) on 

The company's annual sales have increased ------- 10% over the past year. (A) by (B) on (C) at (D)in

The new employee is very ------- and eager to learn. (A) enthusiasm (B) enthusiastically (C) enthusiastic (D) more enthusiastic

The company's new headquarters building is much ------- than the old one. (A) larger (B) large (C) largely (D) largest