1.

Summerton Computers exceeded their sales quota this quarter, ……Denver

Electronic’s sales profit dropped by more than 15 percent.
(A) what
(B) then
(C) whereas
(D) despite.
2. Navarro Paper Company devised a new manufacturing system …....due to
technological difficulties it has not yet been implemented.
(A) later
(B) like
(C) but
(D) for
3. You can upgrade the size of the pizza you order ……. three free beverages for
no extra charge when you order through the Internet.
(A) on
(B) while
(C) plus
(D) in addition
4. Loris Cleaning Services informed its customers that all forms of plastic
materials………wax-coated plastic cases will be accepted for recycling.
(A) despite
(B) although
(C) however
(D) except
5. ……some customers claimed that the company’s customer service provides are
impolite, HISL Corporation totally ignored the claims.
(A) Despite
(B) Whatever
(C) Although
(D) Whenever
6. Jane always wondered …….. she would have been more successful if she had
completed graduate school.
(A) if
(B) or
(C) even
(D) both
7. …….. our company has tried hard to recover from last month’s loss, we were
not able to reach the same number of sales as last month’s.
(A) Although
(B) Despite
(C) When
 (D) For
8. ……... the company paid extra wages for workers’ overtime, the employees
were still not content with the company’s treatment.
(A) During
(B) In spite of
(C) Even though
(D) As if
9. I had to notify our partner company in China three days ……... my departure
because they had to find me somewhere to stay while there.
(A) in favor of
(B) prior to
(C) owing to
(D) in case of
10. Unfortunately, Ms. Watson will not be available to give a presentation at the
third annual Advertising Industry Conference ……. she has a prior
commitment.
(A) because
(B) because of
(C) unless
11. When John had to decide …..... to apply for a new job or keep his old one, he
kept his old job because there were not that many job opportunities available.
(A) neither
(B) whether
(C) either
(D) unless
12. Jane always wondered …….. she would have been more successful if she had
completed graduate school.
(A) if
(B) or
(C) even
(D) both
13. The quarterly revenue of Delci Hair Products increased by 10 percent……...
the marketing strategy they employed.
(A) besides
(B) according to
(C) otherwise
(D) due to
14. The company registered the copyright for its new product ……... no other
companies could create a similar product.
 (A) nor
(B) instead of
(C) so that
(D) if
15. ……... the company launched its new products, it was already too late to make
a significant impact on the market.
(A) In order to
(B) By the time
(C) As much as
(D) Now that
16. Applicants to Madison University must possess unique qualities ……... a solid
academic background.
(A) otherwise
(B) in addition to
(C) meanwhile
(D) even though
17. ……... IBI Corporation enjoyed success in the domestic market, the number of
its exported goods has decreased significantly over the past three years.
(A) Due to
(B) While
(C) Once
(D) Except for
18. BIE Delivery ensures its customers that their products will be delivered within
13 hours ……... far away their location may be.
(A) no matter how
(B) insofar as
(C) nevertheless
(D) in order that
19. ……... the presentation was good, the company declined the offer because the
product itself didn’t seem profitable.
(A) Although
(B) Despite
(C) Only if
(D) In case
20. ……... the journalist seemed very docile outside of work, he was actually a
very cynical person inside.
(A) Even though
(B) When
(C) Until
 (D) In order that
21. ……... its overwhelming debt load, the government decided to increase interest
rates in order to discourage loans and promote savings.
(A) In response to
(B) As a result
(C) As opposed to
(D) In place of
22. ……. Mega Foods imports only one kind of cheese now, the company will be
importing a total of five varieties by next year.
(A) Until
(B) Once
(C) Unless
(D) Although
23. ……... the CEO was giving a speech to the newly hired employees at the
training session, a secretary took a picture of him.
(A) While
(B) Yet
(C) Rather
(D) As though
24. ……... Parker keeps up his good work, his boss is planning on promoting him
next month.
(A) As long as
(B) Prior to
(C) Despite
(D) In order to
25. ..……. the holiday shopping season approaches, police ask shoppers to avoid
leaving valuable items in vehicles.
(A) So that
(B) As
(C) Besides
(D) Due to
26. The FDA reviews the preclinical research data and then makes a decision……..
whether to allow the clinical trials to proceed.
(A) out of
(B) because of
(C) as to
(D) up to
27. …... the Pinquip Company was founded, many political changes were taking
place in the Philippines.
 (A) In addition to
(B) On the other hand
(C) At the time
(D) Despite
28. Recommendations for the prize will be considered by the committee, ……...
are not necessarily required to receive it.
(A) while
(B) after
(C) then
(D) but
29. We are planning to launch the new product throughout the country……... a
reliable distributor and a wholesale dealer are found.
(A) on the other hand
(B) as well as
(C) instead of
(D) as soon as
30. While the supervisor is responsible for preventing injuries, each worker must
be attentive to their personal safety, ……..the safe of their coworkers.
(A) even though
(B) in order to
(C) in addition to
(D) whether
31. …….. process a refund or exchange, you must notify us within two weeks of
receiving your shipment.
(A) In order to
(B) Even as
(C) Since
(D) Unless
32. Most students have logged in to check their grades immediately via the website
……... waiting for written notification.
(A) out of
(B) except for
(C) as to
(D) instead of
33. Natural Resources Canada provides a comprehensive list of vehicles ranked
…..….. their fuel efficiency.
(A) in order to
(B) according to
(C) similar
 (D) allowing
34. Please let our sales representative know ……… you would prefer to receive
your order by mail or courier if you need to get it earlier.
(A) than
(B) whereas
(C) whether
(D) such
35. Most of the applicants for the marketing director position were so highly
qualified …….. it has been hard to choose from them.
(A) that
(B) unless
(C) even
(D) after
36. The Sun Group achieved net earnings of $20 million for the year …….. high
start-up costs for the new plant in Belgium.
(A) on the contrary
(B) consequently
(C) in spite of
(D) even though
37. …….. the city council has approved the urban renewal project, we need to
recruit several new workers.
(A) If so
(B) Rather than
(C) Owing to
(D) Given that
38. We will do our best to ensure your purchase is shipped within a day …….. the
order is placed by 5 p.m.
(A) over
(B) even
(C) while
(D) when
39. E-Auction does not hold security deposits, ……...... does it guarantee the
safety of transactions.
(A) and
(B) whether
(C) which
(D) nor
40. ……….. the inclement weather, Mr. Ryan will not be able to attend the annual
conference in Paris.
 (A) More so
(B) Rather
(C) Instead of
(D) Due to
41. The company recently announced ……... Hefty has assumed the title of
president and CEO of the company.
(A) what
(B) because
(C) while
(D) that
42. …….. finding someone suitable for the position internally, Ms. Mackenzie
from Koryo Saving Bank has been selected to head our Ulsan branch.
(A) Even so
(B) Instead of
(C) Because
(D) Rather
43. At the Calgary Public Library, you should speak quietly ……... avoid
disturbing other people near you.
(A) in order to
(B) even as
(C) before
(D) otherwise
44. …….... houses are now more energy efficient than before, overall residential
energy use is rising due to the increase in population.
(A) Thus
(B) Until now
(C) Although
(D) Or else
45. All participants will be asked to complete a brief survey ………. the
workshops as part of the registration process.
(A) prior to
(B) advanced
(C) previous
(D) in addition to
46. Since no more information has been released, the game will probably not come
out this year ……even next year.
(A) whether
(B) then
(C) through
 (D) or
47. We haven’t heard from them yet…….we sent an email for a quote of their
product prices.
(A) until
(B) only if
(C) nevertheless
(D) even though