Sales in Eastern Europe were up 6 percent in the last quarter. ________, sales in the Middle East region rose by about the same percentage.
(A) Likewise (B) In contrast (C) Like (D) On the other hand
D
Ron: If you can work this Saturday, we can make the deadline. We'll really be pressed for time next week if we don't get some work done over the weekend.
Paul: I don't usually like to work on the weekend, but I guess I can if you think it'll make such a difference.
Ron ________ Paul to work on Saturday.
(A) had (B) let (C) got (D) made A
Mr. Hadley said, "Oscar, have that report ready by next Tuesday."
James: Mr. Hadley ________ the report ready by next Tuesday.
(A) told Oscar to have (B) told Oscar that (C) said that Oscar has (D) said that Oscar had
B
Eliot: Who cleaned up the coffee room? When I left last night it was such a mess!
Emma: Tom ________ have done it. It was already clean when I got here, and he was the only person who came in before me this morning.
(A) must (B) couldn't (C) would (D) shouldn't
D
The economic forecast that is in the newspaper is much more optimistic than the one our finance department made.
What can be removed from the sentence above?
(A) Nothing can be removed from the sentence. (B) that (C) that is (D) made C
Beth said, "Marvin's wedding is this weekend. Would you please send a wedding present?"
Alice: Beth ________ a wedding present to Marvin.
(A) said to me to send (B) said me to send (C) asked to me to send (D) asked me to send
D
Carol: I thought you asked Meg to work on the product launch for the men's fragrance line.
Tina: No, we've decided not to introduce the men's line yet, so I ________ her to start designing a new women's perfume.
(A) had
(B) got (C) have (D) gets
B
Mark: Why is it taking so long to decide on a marketing strategy?
Janis: The results of our market research aren't very clear. If the data _________ so ambiguous, we _________ a better idea of what to do.
(A) weren't|would have (B) isn't|have (C) weren't|had (D) isn't| 'd had
B
Ann was very diplomatic about expressing her complaints to the supplier, and the problems were worked out immediately. Ted, ________, was very blunt about expressing his complaints and he still is not satisfied with the response.
(A) contrast (B) similarly (C) likewise (D) on the other hand
D
Doris: Brandon, would you please print out the data on the accounts in North Africa?
Brandon: Sure, Doris. It will take about 20 minutes.
Doris ________ Brandon print out the data on North Africa.
(A) got (B) let (C) made (D) had
C
Jorge: Nancy, I've been calling you all morning. Our presentation starts at 10:00, not 11:00 like we thought, and it's 9:45 now. Please hurry!
Nancy: Jorge, you ________ paged me! Now I've got to rush to get set up for the meeting.
(A) must've (B) could (C) should've (D) might
C
Mr. Ross said, "Marianne, cancel all my appointments. Oh, and can you attend the meeting this afternoon?"
Marianne: Mr. Ross told me _________ his appointments and he _________ to attend the meeting this afternoon.
(A) cancel|asks me (B) cancel|asked me (C) to cancel|asked (D) to cancel|asked me
D
Bonnie: The training seminar was so interesting! The trainer was excellent and I really learned a lot.
Roy: I'm sorry I didn't go. If I _________ it would be so useful, I _________ my other meeting.
(A) knew|will cancel (B) knew|would cancel (C) had known|would cancel (D)had known|would have canceled
D
Maureen: So, where are we with the Zipadee soft drink client? Does it look like we'll be working with them on their ad campaign?
Sean: Actually, we had a very successful meeting today, and we agreed on all points. All we need to do now is _________ the contract _________.
(A) had|drew up (B)have|drawn up (C)had|drawn up (D)have|draw up
C
Heidi: What did Ms. Greyson want to talk with you about this morning?
Morgan: She asked me ________ walk Mary through the new employee handbook tomorrow.
(A) could you (B) if I could (C) if could I (D) could I B
The person ________ this project must be informed immediately of all changes to the timetable.
(A) leading (B) is leading (C) who leading (D) leads
C
I'm really happy in my new job. ________ my old boss, my boss here is very accessible and friendly. My former manager was always busy and really hard to talk to.
(A) Similar to (B) Similarly (C) Unlike (D) In contrast
B
Bill: Did you meet with the new clients? How did it go?
Clarice: It was terrible! I wish that I ________ David with me. He made several inappropriate comments and I could tell that the clients felt put off.
(A) wasn't taking (B) didn't take (C) haven't taken (D) hadn't taken
C
Marsha: I think I saw Bill going into a movie last night.
Edward: Bill ________ at a movie. He was here until 9:30 helping me revise the handouts for my presentation to the executive board.
(A) shouldn't have been (B) couldn't have been (C) couldn't be (D) shouldn't be
A
Ariel: Guess what Joanne? I interviewed with Microware Technologies and got the job!
Joanne: Wow, that's great. Isn't Microware the company ________ because of the work it's doing now in distance learning and training?
(A) that making headlines (B) making headlines (C) made headlines (D) makes headlines
D
Greg: I honestly don't know how you get any work done in this office with all the construction work going on outside. How do you put up with the noise?
Becky: Well, it does ________ me feel a bit crazy at times, but it usually stops by late morning.
(A) let (B) have (C) make (D) do
C
David: I just don't understand why Super Space Man didn't catch on with kids. We thought it was going to be one of our best-selling toys this Christmas season.
Kim: Well, I think it _________ more popular if we _________ kids who were a bit younger. Children ages 10-12 are too old for this kind of toy.
(A) might've been|had targeted (B) might've been|will target (C) might be|were targeting (D) might be|would target
D
ust a quick reminder, everyone, that for tomorrow's meeting, we're asking men to wear a suit and tie; ________, women should plan to wear either a suit or dress.
(A) in contrast (B) similarly (C) like (D) unlike
B
I know Andrew Walton is going to be a great addition to our marketing team--he's a motivated self-starter with a lot of experience. We ________ a better person for this job!
(A) shouldn't find (B) didn't find C) hadn't found (D) couldn't have found
A
Mario, I know you are unhappy about your job. If I _________ you, I _________ quit and start looking for new one.
(A) were|would (B) were|will (C) am|could D) will be|might
B
Mr. Lewis: Carla, you've been working a lot and haven't taken a vacation in over a year. I'm worried you're going to get burned out. I think you should take a couple of weeks off.
Carla: I was talking with Mr. Lewis today and he said that _________ a lot, and that he _________ should take a couple of weeks off. So, I'm going to Tahiti!
(A) I'll be working|thinks I (B) you are working|thinks you (C) I'd been working|thought I (D) you've been working|thought you
D
(A) Likewise (B) In contrast (C) Like (D) On the other hand
D
Ron: If you can work this Saturday, we can make the deadline. We'll really be pressed for time next week if we don't get some work done over the weekend.
Paul: I don't usually like to work on the weekend, but I guess I can if you think it'll make such a difference.
Ron ________ Paul to work on Saturday.
(A) had (B) let (C) got (D) made A
Mr. Hadley said, "Oscar, have that report ready by next Tuesday."
James: Mr. Hadley ________ the report ready by next Tuesday.
(A) told Oscar to have (B) told Oscar that (C) said that Oscar has (D) said that Oscar had
B
Eliot: Who cleaned up the coffee room? When I left last night it was such a mess!
Emma: Tom ________ have done it. It was already clean when I got here, and he was the only person who came in before me this morning.
(A) must (B) couldn't (C) would (D) shouldn't
D
The economic forecast that is in the newspaper is much more optimistic than the one our finance department made.
What can be removed from the sentence above?
(A) Nothing can be removed from the sentence. (B) that (C) that is (D) made C
Beth said, "Marvin's wedding is this weekend. Would you please send a wedding present?"
Alice: Beth ________ a wedding present to Marvin.
(A) said to me to send (B) said me to send (C) asked to me to send (D) asked me to send
D
Carol: I thought you asked Meg to work on the product launch for the men's fragrance line.
Tina: No, we've decided not to introduce the men's line yet, so I ________ her to start designing a new women's perfume.
(A) had
(B) got (C) have (D) gets
B
Mark: Why is it taking so long to decide on a marketing strategy?
Janis: The results of our market research aren't very clear. If the data _________ so ambiguous, we _________ a better idea of what to do.
(A) weren't|would have (B) isn't|have (C) weren't|had (D) isn't| 'd had
B
Ann was very diplomatic about expressing her complaints to the supplier, and the problems were worked out immediately. Ted, ________, was very blunt about expressing his complaints and he still is not satisfied with the response.
(A) contrast (B) similarly (C) likewise (D) on the other hand
D
Doris: Brandon, would you please print out the data on the accounts in North Africa?
Brandon: Sure, Doris. It will take about 20 minutes.
Doris ________ Brandon print out the data on North Africa.
(A) got (B) let (C) made (D) had
C
Jorge: Nancy, I've been calling you all morning. Our presentation starts at 10:00, not 11:00 like we thought, and it's 9:45 now. Please hurry!
Nancy: Jorge, you ________ paged me! Now I've got to rush to get set up for the meeting.
(A) must've (B) could (C) should've (D) might
C
Mr. Ross said, "Marianne, cancel all my appointments. Oh, and can you attend the meeting this afternoon?"
Marianne: Mr. Ross told me _________ his appointments and he _________ to attend the meeting this afternoon.
(A) cancel|asks me (B) cancel|asked me (C) to cancel|asked (D) to cancel|asked me
D
Bonnie: The training seminar was so interesting! The trainer was excellent and I really learned a lot.
Roy: I'm sorry I didn't go. If I _________ it would be so useful, I _________ my other meeting.
(A) knew|will cancel (B) knew|would cancel (C) had known|would cancel (D)had known|would have canceled
D
Maureen: So, where are we with the Zipadee soft drink client? Does it look like we'll be working with them on their ad campaign?
Sean: Actually, we had a very successful meeting today, and we agreed on all points. All we need to do now is _________ the contract _________.
(A) had|drew up (B)have|drawn up (C)had|drawn up (D)have|draw up
C
Heidi: What did Ms. Greyson want to talk with you about this morning?
Morgan: She asked me ________ walk Mary through the new employee handbook tomorrow.
(A) could you (B) if I could (C) if could I (D) could I B
The person ________ this project must be informed immediately of all changes to the timetable.
(A) leading (B) is leading (C) who leading (D) leads
C
I'm really happy in my new job. ________ my old boss, my boss here is very accessible and friendly. My former manager was always busy and really hard to talk to.
(A) Similar to (B) Similarly (C) Unlike (D) In contrast
B
Bill: Did you meet with the new clients? How did it go?
Clarice: It was terrible! I wish that I ________ David with me. He made several inappropriate comments and I could tell that the clients felt put off.
(A) wasn't taking (B) didn't take (C) haven't taken (D) hadn't taken
C
Marsha: I think I saw Bill going into a movie last night.
Edward: Bill ________ at a movie. He was here until 9:30 helping me revise the handouts for my presentation to the executive board.
(A) shouldn't have been (B) couldn't have been (C) couldn't be (D) shouldn't be
A
Ariel: Guess what Joanne? I interviewed with Microware Technologies and got the job!
Joanne: Wow, that's great. Isn't Microware the company ________ because of the work it's doing now in distance learning and training?
(A) that making headlines (B) making headlines (C) made headlines (D) makes headlines
D
Greg: I honestly don't know how you get any work done in this office with all the construction work going on outside. How do you put up with the noise?
Becky: Well, it does ________ me feel a bit crazy at times, but it usually stops by late morning.
(A) let (B) have (C) make (D) do
C
David: I just don't understand why Super Space Man didn't catch on with kids. We thought it was going to be one of our best-selling toys this Christmas season.
Kim: Well, I think it _________ more popular if we _________ kids who were a bit younger. Children ages 10-12 are too old for this kind of toy.
(A) might've been|had targeted (B) might've been|will target (C) might be|were targeting (D) might be|would target
D
ust a quick reminder, everyone, that for tomorrow's meeting, we're asking men to wear a suit and tie; ________, women should plan to wear either a suit or dress.
(A) in contrast (B) similarly (C) like (D) unlike
B
I know Andrew Walton is going to be a great addition to our marketing team--he's a motivated self-starter with a lot of experience. We ________ a better person for this job!
(A) shouldn't find (B) didn't find C) hadn't found (D) couldn't have found
A
Mario, I know you are unhappy about your job. If I _________ you, I _________ quit and start looking for new one.
(A) were|would (B) were|will (C) am|could D) will be|might
B
Mr. Lewis: Carla, you've been working a lot and haven't taken a vacation in over a year. I'm worried you're going to get burned out. I think you should take a couple of weeks off.
Carla: I was talking with Mr. Lewis today and he said that _________ a lot, and that he _________ should take a couple of weeks off. So, I'm going to Tahiti!
(A) I'll be working|thinks I (B) you are working|thinks you (C) I'd been working|thought I (D) you've been working|thought you
D
Sales in Eastern Europe were up 6 percent in the last quarter. ______, sales in the Middle East region rose by about the same percentage.
(A) Likewise (B) In contrast (C) Like (D) On the other hand
D
A. It's a similarity.
Comments
(A) Likewise (B) In contrast (C) Like (D) On the other hand
D
A. It's a similarity.
Ron: If you can work this Saturday, we can make the deadline. We'll really be pressed for time next week if we don't get some work done over the weekend.
Paul: I don't usually like to work on the weekend, but I guess I can if you think it'll make such a difference.
Ron ______ Paul to work on Saturday.
(A) had (B) let (C) got (D) made A C. got someone to, not had someone to.
Hadley said, "Oscar, have that report ready by next Tuesday."
James: Mr. Hadley ______ the report ready by next Tuesday.
(A) told Oscar to have (B) told Oscar that (C) said that Oscar has (D) said that Oscar had
B A B makes no sense
Eliot: Who cleaned up the coffee room? When I left last night it was such a mess!
Emma: Tom ______ have done it. It was already clean when I got here, and he was the only person who came in before me this morning.
(A) must (B) couldn't (C) would (D) shouldn't
D A deduction
The economic forecast that is in the newspaper is much more optimistic than the one our finance department made.
What can be removed from the sentence above?
(A) Nothing can be removed from the sentence. (B) that (C) that is (D) made C Yes
Beth said, "Marvin's wedding is this weekend. Would you please send a wedding present?"
Alice: Beth ______ a wedding present to Marvin.
(A) said to me to send (B) said me to send (C) asked to me to send (D) asked me to send
D Yes
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Clarice: It was terrible! I wish that I ______ David with me. He made several inappropriate comments and I could tell that the clients felt put off.
(A) wasn't taking (B) didn't take (C) haven't taken (D) hadn't taken
C ==> D is correct. wish + had +PP
Sales in Eastern Europe were up 6 percent in the last quarter. __________, sales in the Middle East region rose by about the same percentage.