- A. once
- B. soon
- C. still
- D. already
- A. applying
- B. application
- C. applicable
- D. applied
- A. consistently
- B. consistency
- C. consistent
- D. consist
- A. allocate
- B. notify
- C. confirm
- D. delegate
- A. are checked
- B. is checked
- C. are checking
- D. being checked
- A. notifies
- B. notification
- C. notified
- D. notifying
- A. mistakenly
- B. formerly
- C. temporarily
- D. rarely
- A. coordinated
- B. coordinating
- C. coordinates
- D. coordinator
- A. preferable
- B. preferred
- C. preference
- D. preferably
- A. when
- B. which
- C. where
- D. whose
- A. suggested
- B. permitted
- C. considered
- D. agreed
- A. clear
- B. clearly
- C. clearest
- D. clearing
- A. corrective
- B. corrections
- C. correcting
- D. corrects
- A. themselves
- B. they
- C. their
- D. them
- A. impression
- B. impresses
- C. impressively
- D. impressive
- A. demand
- B. shortage
- C. surplus
- D. quantity
- A. assigned
- B. attributed
- C. referred
- D. compared
- A. refer
- B. referred
- C. referring
- D. reference
- A. in detail
- B. on time
- C. on hold
- D. in writing
- A. reliably
- B. reliable
- C. reliance
- D. relies
- A. whom
- B. who
- C. whose
- D. which
- A. considerable
- B. consideration
- C. considering
- D. considerably
- A. inspect
- B. discard
- C. transfer
- D. organize
- A. comparably
- B. comparable
- C. comparability
- D. compare
- A. amount
- B. quota
- C. storage
- D. supply
- A. valid
- B. validate
- C. validly
- D. validation
- A. duplicates
- B. specifications
- C. authorizations
- D. replacements
- A. close
- B. nearly
- C. sharply
- D. upward
- A. describing
- B. description
- C. describes
- D. descriptive
- A. quantity
- B. occupancy
- C. capability
- D. capacity
Thurlow Cleaners: Notice to Customers
- A. completion
- B. completing
- C. completes
- D. completed
- A. Therefore
- B. Furthermore
- C. In summary
- D. However
- A. Extra space on the storage racks has been set aside for these orders
- B. Customers who have misplaced their ticket may still pick up an order
- C. A duplicate ticket must be requested before an order is released
- D. Several orders were already given to a local charity last month
- A. to
- B. on
- C. of
- D. from
Because most employees arrive for lunch at the same hour, the cafeteria counter is often crowded. To help them save --(135)--, the kitchen now takes lunch orders in advance, although the regular line remains open.
Employees choose from the menu posted each morning and submit their orders by ten o'clock. Kitchen staff then prepare --(136)--, and the finished meals are left at a side counter for pickup after noon.
Prices are the same either way, and any dish on the menu may be ordered ahead except the daily soup.
Agnes Wexler, who tried the service in its first week, found the process --(137)-- faster than waiting in the regular line. Comments are welcome at the Cafeteria Office. --(138)--.
- A. money
- B. seats
- C. trips
- D. time
- A. them
- B. they
- C. one
- D. yours
- A. considerable
- B. considerably
- C. consider
- D. consideration
- A. Feedback sent there will help decide whether the soup is later added to the service
- B. Orders for the daily soup must reach the kitchen before ten o'clock each morning
- C. Meals ordered ahead cost slightly more than those bought in the regular line
- D. Comments will not be accepted until the first month of the service has ended
Verdon Pool Care
For more than twenty years, Verdon Pool Care has kept residential pools across the Winsford district clean, safe, and ready for swimming.
Our trained technicians, each certified in water safety, --(139)-- routine cleaning, water testing, and pump repair for hundreds of local households. This season we have added a full winter closing service. Before the first frost, our crew --(140)-- inspects and seals every pool on our list. --(141)--, your equipment stays protected through the coldest months and is ready as soon as warm weather returns.
We cover the entire Winsford district and can arrange visits on weekday evenings as well as weekends. --(142)--. To book your winter appointment, call our office today and reserve one of the few remaining autumn slots.
- A. provides
- B. providing
- C. provide
- D. are provided
- A. thorough
- B. thoroughness
- C. thoroughly
- D. is thorough
- A. As a result
- B. However
- C. For example
- D. Otherwise
- A. Our summer cleaning packages also include free filter replacement
- B. Our founder began the business with a single service truck
- C. Verdon Pool Care proudly serves the entire Winsford district
- D. Because our autumn schedule fills quickly, early booking is advised
From: Owen Maguire, Order Desk, Kingsley Trade Supply
To: Constance Bellamy
Date: January 9
Subject: Order 8264
Dear Ms. Bellamy,
Order 8264 has been processed, and the copier paper and storage boxes left our east warehouse today. They should reach you within two business days. The filing cabinets were not on hand there because of a temporary --(143)--, so they will follow from our north site. --(144)-- the second delivery is not due until next week, the invoice total and the agreed payment period stay exactly as quoted.
Please compare each delivery with the packing list enclosed with it. Any missing article must be --(145)-- to our Order Desk within three business days. For tracking questions, write to that desk and quote the order number. --(146)--. Later messages are answered the next morning.
Owen Maguire
- A. closure
- B. delay
- C. shortage
- D. replacement
- A. Because
- B. Although
- C. Now that
- D. In case
- A. report
- B. reporting
- C. reported
- D. reportable
- A. Freight for the second delivery appears on a separate invoice
- B. Messages that arrive before 4:00 P.M. receive a same-day reply
- C. Your assigned agent will send the tracking codes to you by email
- D. We appreciate your continued business with Kingsley Trade Supply
Ganton Home Services
Service Order Confirmation
Order Reference: GH-4076
Scheduled Date: June 18
Customer: Mr. Edmund Castellano
Technician: Dale Pomeroy
Our technician cleaned the carpets in your living room, hallway, and two bedrooms. Furniture was moved back into place, and the finished rooms were inspected before he left. However, the carpet in the study was not treated on this visit, since the room was in use. Our technician will return to finish it.
Payment is due within seven days of this confirmation, and any work beyond this order must be booked separately. No charge above the quoted amount of $180 will be added without your prior approval.
For questions, call Gloria Sandoval at 555-0157.
- A. At a furniture store
- B. At a moving company
- C. At a cleaning company
- D. At an inspection service
- A. Work in one part of the home
- B. The return of the furniture
- C. A check of the completed rooms
- D. The due date for payment
Lydia Pruitt [9:02 A.M.]: Good morning, Sabrina! The whole space is done, just as we planned. The new color palette, the custom shelving, and the reupholstered seating look great together.
Sabrina Driscoll [9:05 A.M.]: I'm thrilled, and you finished a full week early. I run a little florist shop, so I know how rare that is.
Lydia Pruitt [9:08 A.M.]: Thank you. Gilbert Sargent takes our photos. He could stop by next week and shoot the room.
Sabrina Driscoll [9:11 A.M.]: Of course. And the final cost came in under your estimate. I appreciated that.
Lydia Pruitt [9:13 A.M.]: Glad to hear it. Could we also put the finished room in our firm's promotional catalog this season?
Sabrina Driscoll [9:15 A.M.]: I'd be glad to be included. The exposure can only help me.
- A. A photographer
- B. A flower shop owner
- C. A furniture maker
- D. An interior designer
- A. She is pleased that the renovation ended ahead of schedule.
- B. She is happy to have a photographer visit her shop next week.
- C. She is willing to have her room shown in a company publication.
- D. She is relieved that the total charge was lower than expected.
