Auxiliary verbs

 	
D. looking up to
14. When you catch someone's _______ you do something to attract his attention so that you can talk to him. 
A. head 	
B. hand 	
C. eye 	
D. ear
15. When the play finished the audience stood up and _______ their hands loudly.
A. clapped 	
B. nodded 	
C. shook 	
D. hold
Part VI: Incomplete Texts
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the reference letter.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This will confirm that Jonathan Deering has been employed by Electro Corp. for ----- four years. 
1. (A) approximately 
(B) completely
(C) accidently 
(D) exceedingly
----- his tenure of employment, he has displayed a 
2. (A) While 
(B) Until
(C) During 
(D) If
unique ability to identify and solve problems. He has been instrumental in the streamlining our accounting department. His experience in the accounting and finance area has been a valuable asset, one that can be of great value to any company utilizing his services. He is loyal 
 3. A loyalty
 B loyal
 C honest
 D honestly
and always places the welfare of the company above all else. His long hours and his patience with employees under him and with management make him an ideal employee. If available, he can certainly count on re-employment with our firm, should the opportunity arise.
Any company considering this individual for employment has my most enthusiastic recommendation. ----- his performance here is any 
4. (A) That 
(B) So
(C) Although 
(D) If 
indication, he is destined to achieve new heights in his career, and set new records for his future employer, as he did here.
Part VII: Reading Comprehension
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement.
WANTED Market Analyst: capable and reliable individual to work in New York City headquaters of international firm. We are a fast growing company dealing in consumer electronics. With established offices in Eastern Europe, South America, and Japan. Bilingual skills are not necessary for this position, but the sucessful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic/ language backgrounds, with patience and respect. Management skills a must. This job is carreer track and carries a heavy workload with tight dealines. For the hardworking, organized, ambitious young manager with good verbal skills, it presents a tremendous opportunity. Competitive salary and benefits. Phone Mr. Collins at (811)555-7155.
1. Where will the market analyst be stationed?
A. Japan
B. New York
C. South America
D. Western Uropean
2. Which of the following would be a product of the company that placed this advertisement?
A. Travel
B. Insurance
C. Automobiles
D. Television sets
3. Which of the following appears to be a requirement of the position advertised?
A. Ability to travel abroad
B. Ability to work with people
C. Ability to work with numbers
D. Ability to speak other language.
*Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following note.
Charlie,
 Next fall, I think we’ll see a dramatic change in women’s fashion. They will opt for a more modest, intelligent look than last year. Bright and fancy outfits will be a thing of the past. I suggest we drop our current plants to market low-cut blouses, short skirts, and other less- conservative styles.
 This change in direction is based on the findings of an outsite opinion survey copany, as well as on my personal observation of directions for women’s clothing preferences.
 We have to come a decision on our fashion line for next weeks, as you will note, because of reaction of buyers last year to holding expense inventories.We should meet to discuss this matter as soon as possible.
4.What does the writer expect fall fashions tobe like?
A. Exotic
B. Youthful
C. Colorful
D. Conservative
5. What does the writer propose the company do with regard to its product line?
A. Change it completely
B. Continue with it as is
C. Expand it to other designs
D. Delay decisions until others act
6. What problem did buyer have the previous year?
A. They ran out of stock.
B. They returned many items
C. Their inventories were too expensive
D. Their customers complained about prices.
UNIT 5: NEGATION AND PARALLEL STRUCTURE (TEST III)
Part V : Incomplete Sentence
1. He called the waiter and -------------- for the check
A. ask
B. asked
C. to ask
D. asking
2. She enjoys cycling, playing tennis, and ----------------- in his spare time.
A. walk
B. walking
C. to walk
D. walked
3. The team has.................a single match so far this season
A. not won	
B. no win	
C. not winning	
D. no winning
4. It is quite important _______ me to get on and think.
A. of 	
B. to 	
C. on 	
D. with
5. The new policies include cutting _______ subsidies and trade barriers.
A. agriculture 	
B. agricultural 	
C. agriculturalist 	
D. agriculturally
6. The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
A. inflate 	
B. inflationist 	
C. inflation 	
D. inflator
7. It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _______ goals.
A. achieve 	
B. achievement 	
C. achievable 	
D. achiever
8. Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _______ 
 the Soviet economy.
A. repair 	
B. reproduce 	
C. restructure 	
D. reply
9. Most of our door-to-door salesmen prefer to live in the area they serve because it is more ----- for them.
(A) convenient 
(B) convened 
(C) convenience 
(D) conveniently
10. Though baseball purists prefer that the game be played in the open-air, most modern ballparks are ----- in either fixed or retractable roof domed stadiums.
(A) enclose 
(B) enclosing 
(C) enclosure 
(D) enclosed
`11. According to Jenkins, a new highspeed machine will ------- that will cut the patterns for the gloves in half the time it takes now.
(A) be installing 
(B) be installed 
(C) install 
(D) have installed
12. The inspectors' recommendations ----- that the company needs to increase its production.
(A) indicate 
(B) are indicated 
(C) to indicate 
(D) indicating 
13. At Good Brothers Inc. we want our employees to be the most competitive individuals in their fields so we put great emphasis ----- training and career growth.
(A) to 
(B) between 
(C) out 
(D) on
14. This packing system, ----- ensures a total vacuum to retain freshness and flavor for a long period, is used in more than 200 food-processing plants.
(A) who 
(B) which 
(C) what 
(D) whose
15. Although we requested that we ----- a room with garden view when we made the reservation, we were taken to a sea view room when we arrived. 
(A) have given 
(B) were giving 
(C) gave
(D) be given 
Part VI: Incomplete Texts
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the reference advertisment.
 Are you looking for a job?
Employers ------------------------- around the country are interested in talking with you!
(A) in
(B) from
(C) at
(D) of
We have gathered
Over 100 companies, ---------------- a variety of industries,
(A) representing
(B) to represent
(C) represented
(D) have represented
to meet with you at the SELEX JOB FAIR on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, from 9.00 a.m -------------- 4.00 p.m.
(A) at
(B) on
(C) to
(D) in
Location: Harrisburg City Convention Center
 105 River Road
 Building A
Parking is available. No registration is necessary. Bring copies of your ------------------
(A) resumes
(B) resume
(C) resumable
(D) resuming
For more details, call our Pittsburgh office at 717-999-0077.
Part VII: Reading Comprehension
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following form.
On Saturday, August 15, volunteers from your local Cancer Research Society will be collecting donations. We welcome any items, particularly furniture, electronics and household goods. If you would like to donate items, please leave them by your front door.
The pick-up schedule is as follows:
Saturday, August 15 Area Between
8- 10 a.m Lincoln and Washington Blvds
9- 11 a.m Main and Coast Streets.
12- 2 p.m Gregory Blvd, and Laurel Dr.
2- 4 p.m 17th and 20th St
4- 6 p.m Powell Ave and Brannan Blvd 
If you have any questions, please call 888-535-1212
What is the purpose of the event?
A. to sell new furniture
B. to introduce local people to a new organization
C. to conduct research
D. to gather used goods
2. Which area has the latest pick-up?
A. 17th and 20th Streets
B. Lincoln Blvd and Coast St
C. Brannan and Gregory Blvd
D. Powell Ave and Brannan Blvd
3. Which items is the society specifically looking for?
A. tables and chairs
B. clothes
C. scientific instruments
D. food
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following information.
Memorandum
To : All Staff
From : Jost Rames
RE : Computer Update
Date : March 30
As you know, all employees will receive new computers during May. In order to minimize work disruption, we will be installing the computers over a period of three weeks, rather than all at once, as originally planned. Installation of new computers will be made per department (see schedule, attached). Between now and your schedule date, you should make copies of all necessary documents and store them on a disk.
We understand that saving files will take planning and time. Each department head has scheduled a two hour work period for employees to go through and save files. If you have any questions or need help with large files, contact me immediately. This is a major investment by the company which will enable all of us to work more efficiently and effectively.
4. When will the computers be installed?
A. During a pre- scheduled, two- hour time slot
B. all at once
C. over several weeks
D. in March
5. What is the purpose of this page of the memo?
A. to announce the new purchase
B. to inform workers of the schedule
C. to change the leaders of each area
D. to eliminate unnecessary work
6. What should employees do now?
A. Create a schedule
B. Transfer necessary information
C. Call Mr. Rames
D. Choose the computer they want