1. A task force set up in Maryland will host meetings in various locations this month ------- they can garner suggestions from the public on how to boost tourism in the state. (A) since (B) even though (C) when (D) so that 2. Visit a Vendel Vitamins store for a free cup of herbal tea, ------- receive advice on health and nutrition from our knowledgeable staff. (A) but (B) which (C) and (D) before 3. ------- you use the machine for the first time, please acquaint yourself with all the panel controls and indicators. (A) Before (B) Although (C) Until (D) So that 4. Isaac Gagnier agreed with his business partners ------- they should commission a professionally designed logo for their fitness club. (A) if (B) that (C) whether (D) when 5. The position ------- Ms. Romero applied for did not offer a number of attractive benefits such as flexible hours and health insurance. (A) of which (B) which (C) for which (D) in which 6. The manufacturer of Glararapan has suspended production of the drug ------- the data from a recent research study can be further analyzed. (A) by which (B) before (C) until (D) and 7. Sol-Trust Bank employees ------- wish to interview for the financial manager position must fill out an application this week. (A) who (B) whose (C) whom (D) whoever 8. In some countries it is customary to tip tour guides ------- you are satisfied with the service provided and want to show your appreciation. (A) because (B) who (C) if (D) unless 9. Assessing management processes for efficiency ------- flexibility is critical to optimizing company performance. (A) whose (B) that (C) because (D) and 10. Employers should be as flexible as possible ------- members of their staff request leave to attend courses that can develop their skills. (A) because (B) for (C) when (D) unless 11. ------- the attendance at this year’s job fair was expected to be lower than in previous years, it was actually much higher. (A) Even though (B) So that (C) Because (D) Provided that 12. Members of the procurement team are encouraged to contact the accounting department ------- they have questions about invoices from vendors. (A) so that (B) whether (C) which (D) whenever 13. For five years we have been offering workshops ------- people can learn how to use our power tools most effectively. (A) in which (B) which (C) by which (D) for which 14. ------- the medical clinic was renovated, it has become able to provide a wider range of services to the community. (A) When (B) Since (C) Although (D) Unless 15. The Watts Gallery will remain closed until the end of May ------- the main foyer of the building is being renovated. (A) when (B) that (C) in which (D) because

16. The recent report indicates ------- carbon emissions at the wastewater treatment facility were considerably lower last year than two years ago. (A) when (B) that (C) where (D) since 17. The Odysseus Award, ------- honors excellence in hospitality, is given only to hotels that consistently receive outstanding reviews. (A) whose (B) who (C) which (D) when 18. After a thorough evaluation of laboratory safety measures, the committee recommended ------- additional fire extinguishers be provided. (A) where (B) when (C) that (D) and 19. ------- Mr. Dickinson can bring the report with him to the presentation, Ms. Di’Anno must send it to him before three o’clock. (A) What (B) Inasmuch that (C) Unless (D) So that 20. The Roosevelt Tunnel in south Palmdale, ------- has been under construction for 5 years, will finally open to traffic next month. (A) that (B) which (C) whose (D) where 21. The National Woodlands Association proposed the budget ------- calls for a sharp increase in funding for forest conservation efforts in northern Montana. (A) and (B) whose (C) that (D) because 22. ------- the Columbus Hills Flea Market features new items every week, it always attracts a lot of shoppers. (A) Since (B) When (C) If (D) Even though 23. Norman Hughes would have shared his wisdom and expertise with many colleagues ------- he had had a much longer career at RJD Energy. (A) unless (B) if (C) when (D) because 24. Visit the Web site of Baxter Springs Real Estate to find a checklist you can use ------- you prepare your residence for viewing by potential buyers. (A) because (B) unless (C) when (D) which 25. Baton Rouge Excursions requests ------- passengers arrive at the Dixon Street bus terminal 45 minutes prior to their tour’s scheduled departure. (A) when (B) because (C) whether (D) that 26. Ms. Ulrich had served as a director of Odessa General Hospital for 12 years ------- she became a member of parliament. (A) because (B) when (C) before (D) that 27. Anyone ------- attends the training seminar at two o’clock should report to the second-floor conference room. (A) whoever (B) who (C) whose (D) whom 28. Employees will be reimbursed for company-approved training courses when they provide proof of payment, ------- they must initially pay for enrollment themselves. (A) and (B) when (C) which (D) but 29. Breakfast UK made television history ------- it achieved the highest television ratings ever for a morning talk show. (A) in which (B) that (C) when (D) but 30. ------- you purchase a Covina Cookware appliance that is defective, we will offer a full refund upon receipt of the item. (A) Unless (B) Because (C) If (D) Although

31. Flight attendants are responsible for making sure ------- all passengers are sitting in their assigned seats prior to take-off. (A) that (B) where (C) when (D) whose 32. Tammy Lane was told she would have to stay in an entry-level position ------- she gained the skills required to become a loan officer. (A) that (B) because (C) if (D) until 33. ------- the Center for Skills Development has only 40 computers, its business software seminars are limited to the first 40 people who register for them. (A) Although (B) Since (C) Even if (D) So that 34. Mr. Simmons sent an e-mail telling employees to let a colleague know ------- they are running late for any future meeting. (A) while (B) that (C) since (D) when 35. Most of the readers surveyed were familiar with products made by Halford Cosmetics, the advertisements ------- often appear in popular magazines. (A) that (B) of which (C) however (D) whose 36. All sales personnel were sent a memo requesting ------- they regularly update client information stored in the company database. (A) whose (B) for which (C) that (D) where 37. ------- John Hetfield first gained national recognition for his acting, he is now best known as a music producer. (A) Because (B) Although (C) Unless (D) When 38. Mocallico, Inc., has had many vacant positions ------- it transferred a number of employees to the new coffee roasting facility in Greenville. (A) when (B) unless (C) that (D) since 39. ------- the position requires frequent communication in Portuguese, only candidates who are fluent in the language will be considered. (A) While (B) As (C) Unless (D) Although 40. Consequently, four fifth of the readers filled in the questionnaire, the results ------- indicated most of them visit the magazine’s Web site only to make payments for their subscriptions. (A) that (B) where (C) by when (D) of which 41. Ms. Lewis anticipates ------- the remaining construction work on the pier will be completed by next February. (A) when (B) because (C) as (D) that 42. ------- the architects from Wright & Associates presented the blueprints of the stadium, they should have provided a miniature model of the structure. (A) When (B) If (C) Since (D) Although 43. ------- Mr. Iommi is currently away on a business trip, we recommend that Ms. Osbourne take his place at the meeting. (A) Since (B) When (C) Whereas (D) If 44. Steeller, Inc., announced that it would be eliminating overtime in an effort to cut costs ------- offset budget shortfalls. (A) that (B) by which (C) after (D) and 45. Mr. Halford was told to arrange a time for the meeting with Ms. Downing ------- would be convenient for all the department managers. (A) who (B) which (C) wherever (D) what

46. The manual provides detailed instructions for using the instruments during medical examinations ------- is periodically updated to reflect changes in procedures. (A) that (B) which (C) what (D) and 47. There has been growing speculation ------- Geoff DeGarmo will be offered the executive editor position next year when Parker Torre retires. (A) by which (B) that (C) where (D) since 48. No vehicle is allowed to park within twenty meters of the entrance ------- bulldozers are being used at the site. (A) where (B) that (C) when (D) and 49. The accounting department identified an unusually large expense incurred ------- Mr. Osborne’s business trip that required approval from a manager. (A) when (B) during (C) since (D) for 50. If the questionnaires were not completed anonymously, it would not be impossible to determine ------- staff members have not submitted one. (A) that (B) which (C) when (D) because 51. Mr. Smith has been asked to cooperate with the logistics department ------- they can determine the most efficient shipping route for materials from Brazil. (A) where (B) from which (C) so that (D) when 52. SBS Rail made an announcement ------- all trains scheduled for afternoon departures would be delayed until further notice. (A) if (B) when (C) whose (D) that 53. The Maxine Diner on Elmwood Street is a popular restaurant that serves a wide variety of delicious ------- inexpensive meals. (A) also (B) among (C) thus (D) and 54. Mr. Di’Anno had spoken only briefly with the customer service representative ------- he was placed on hold for quite a few minutes. (A) after (B) since (C) as (D) before 55. Your stay at the Bellavista Resort will be complete ------- you experience a meal prepared by Chef Tony Ferrier in the Valencia Restaurant. (A) when (B) unless (C) in which (D) even if 56. Robert Greene from the Daily Tribune interviewed the members of the organization ------- had been involved in planning the Manalishi Park Festival last year. (A) which (B) who (C) and (D) what 57. Channel 14 forecaster Kristy Guzman reported ------- lower temperatures on the weekend will make snowfall of up to 15 centimeters possible in the region. (A) which (B) when (C) that (D) before 58. ------- the Internet is now widely accessible around the world, companies doing business internationally are increasingly using online advertising to introduce their products. (A) Because (B) Although (C) Unless (D) So that 59. Contact details must be kept current ------- we can inform members of any workshop schedule changes or cancellations. (A) because (B) so that (C) since (D) provided that

60. The Country Clubhouse has been recently renovated ------- will reopen on March 1. (A) that (B) what (C) whichever (D) and 61. ------- they had exceeded the sales target for the first quarter, all JDP employees in the sales department received a bonus. (A) Even though (B) Since (C) So that (D) When 62. ------- Paul Byford joined SaXN, Inc., he has been the company’s chief designer of electrical machinery. (A) Even though (B) Ever since (C) Only if (D) Even after 63. The contract expressly stipulates ------- none of the graphics licensed from Ellipse Creators shall be used for commercial purposes. (A) if (B) since (C) before (D) that 64. Representatives of the city planning commission extolled the courthouse ------- Naomi Nolan designed. (A) of which (B) for which (C) in which (D) which 65. Steel manufacturers in the United States have experienced an increase in sales this year, ------- the consumer demand for automobiles has continued to rise. (A) provided that (B) insomuch that (C) as (D) when 66. The dinosaur statues at the Plymouth Museum of Natural History still attract hundreds of visitors every month, ------they have been on display for so many years. (A) albeit (B) because (C) as (D) if 67. RJD Online uses a variety of security measures to ensure ------- only RJD users can access their accounts. (A) which (B) what (C) that (D) whose 68. Metallico, Inc., had surpassed its competitors in terms of sales volume ------- it became the leading manufacturer of camping equipment in North America. (A) after (B) since (C) before (D) when 69. ------- recent surveys clearly indicate most Kettle Bay residents do not want a dam on the Beaver River, construction will begin in the spring. (A) When (B) So that (C) Provided that (D) Unless 70. The financial planner provided Ms. Dickinson with a number of ideas on how to make investments ------- yield high returns. (A) where (B) that (C) when (D) of which 71. Delphi Catering on Findley Street occasionally requests assistance from the Atlantic Grill Restaurant ------- it needs help serving at large events. (A) which (B) where (C) but (D) when 72. Ms. Tipton knew that she only had until October 14 to decide ------- to accept the transfer to Geneva. (A) when (B) whether (C) what (D) which 73. Used coffee grounds are collected from Lucidity Café locations on a weekly basis, stored at a designated location ------later sold for use as fertilizer. (A) which (B) where (C) and (D) because 74. Cliff Hetfield has yet to become the manager of the accounting department, ------- he has worked at Gleeson Shipping for more than thirty years. (A) since (B) lest (C) which (D) albeit

75. James Hammett has refuted a claim by professor Ulrich ------- caffeine has a positive effect on memory. (A) because (B) whereby (C) in which (D) that 76. ------- Isaac Whittaker took over the sales division, the company has changed its marketing strategy (A) When (B) Since (C) If (D) Before 77. Following several strategic acquisitions, Staudinger Technologies doubled in size ------- expanded into several overseas markets. (A) which (B) before (C) and (D) yet 78. AIC, Inc., has offered employees not only competitive compensation ------- a wide range of excellent benefits and career opportunities for nearly two decades. (A) that (B) but (C) whose (D) in which 79. Peter Doyle has not made a decision about ------- presentation room to use for the technical training workshop on Monday. (A) whether (B) how (C) which (D) what 80. All employees assigned to work on the new Web site should report to Mr. Sampson, ------- will be overseeing the project. (A) who (B) and (C) which (D) so 81. QRYC Corporation periodically reviews and updates its security measures to ensure ------- personal information is stored securely. (A) which (B) that (C) whose (D) what 82. Brian Scott declined to write a comprehensive report ------- details the progress of his research for Science Tomorrow magazine. (A) whose (B) but (C) that (D) of which 83. Mr. Hill has been purchasing paints, brushes and other supplies directly from manufacturers ------- he became the manager of Arizona Painters. (A) when (B) lest (C) until (D) since 84. The Limelight Café was unable to take any more orders for pies on Saturday ------- the number they had already received was overwhelming. (A) because of (B) for (C) although (D) owing to 85. The maintenance department informed employees that the building’s Walnut Street entrance will be inaccessible next Thursday ------- new doors are being installed. (A) unless (B) that (C) whereby (D) while 86. Ms. Downing was told that she did not have to complete two different registration forms ------- she did not intend to attend the presentation and the tutorial. (A) unless (B) lest (C) if (D) albeit 87. ------- the funding for its research projects has been increased, SNIT Research is still facing a shortage of researchers qualified to handle the work. (A) Unless (B) Although (C) Since (D) If 88. A new exhibition of paintings at the Herrington Gallery shows ------- the city’s downtown area has changed in the last fifty years. (A) when (B) how (C) which (D) while

89. The warranty for the tractor explicitly states ------- a replacement vehicle will be provided in the event that repair work is required. (A) because (B) but (C) which (D) that 90. The owner of RJD Condominiums unfortunately found the mistake in the lease contract ------- it was signed. (A) after (B) that (C) since (D) where 91. After having undergone a series of revisions, the privacy policy now outlines all circumstances ------- customer information may be shared with third parties. (A) whereas (B) whereof (C) whereat (D) whereby 92. Phil Kilmister was promoted to the position of CEO of MotorHD Corporation ------- he saved the company from bankruptcy. (A) if (B) after (C) but (D) until 93. AIC Tech has stipulated ------- it will only invite candidates who have at least one year of computer programming experience to interview for the position. (A) since (B) where (C) while (D) that 94. ------- a payment is made online on a weekend or national holiday, the transaction will be processed on the following business day. (A) So that (B) When (C) Although (D) Until 95. JDPT Coating should not be used with other finishes ------- it has been formulated exclusively for decks and outdoor furniture. (A) but (B) lest (C) where (D) since 96. The seminar lasted nearly three hours, but all the participants were so engaged in the discussion ------- no one seemed to notice how much time had passed. (A) when (B) but (C) before (D) that 97. Inspectors assessing operations at the paper mill were startled by the number of safety violations ------- they identified at the site. (A) when (B) because (C) which (D) what 98. It is probable ------- Patricia Colburn will remain the chairperson of the public relations committee until the end of next year. (A) for (B) since (C) that (D) when 99. Please be courteous to other passengers by lowering your voice ------- you must speak on the telephone during the bus tour. (A) lest (B) because (C) so that (D) in case 100. Focus group participants were asked to write down anything that came to mind ------- they were shown Orson Foods’ new cereal box packaging. (A) that (B) where (C) when (D) since

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