Incomplete sentences 3: contracts and operations

A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. 101

   Rivermark Consulting has earned a reputation for providing ___ advice to mid-sized manufacturers.

   AdependBdependablyCdependenceDdependable
2. 102

   By the time the merger is finalized next spring, the two firms ___ for nearly a year.

   AnegotiateBnegotiatedCwill have been negotiatingDare negotiating
3. 103

   The factory exceeded its production targets for the third quarter; ___, several employees received performance bonuses.

   AneverthelessBconsequentlyCotherwiseDinstead
4. 104

   ___ the recent decline in raw material costs, Delmont Furniture has decided not to lower its prices.

   AAlthoughBBecauseCUnlessDDespite
5. 105

   Applicants must ___ that all the information in their application is accurate and complete.

   AcertifyBqualifyCjustifyDnotify
6. 106

   The award was presented to Dr. Ellen Shaw, ___ research on battery storage has attracted international attention.

   AwhoBwhomCwhoseDwhich
7. 107

   Ms. Alvarez's ___ to detail made her the ideal candidate to supervise the internal audit.

   AattentiveBattendCattentionDattentively
8. 108

   The east wing of Glenview Hospital is currently ___ to accommodate additional patient rooms.

   ArenovatingBrenovatedCto renovateDbeing renovated
9. 109

   ___ the contract is signed, construction of the new warehouse will begin immediately.

   AOnceBUntilCUnlessDWhereas
10. 110

    The new inventory software is fully ___ with the accounting systems used by most of our clients.

    AcomparableBcompetentCcomplimentaryDcompatible
11. 111

    Sales of the compact model have risen ___ since the price was reduced in March.

    AsteadyBsteadilyCsteadinessDsteadied
12. 112

    Neither the regional managers nor the director ___ aware of the scheduling conflict until this morning.

    AwereBwasCbeingDhave been
13. 113

    Tickets purchased through the website are not ___, but they may be exchanged for another performance.

    AreliableBresponsibleCrefundableDrespectable
14. 114

    Customers already ___ in the loyalty program will receive early access to the spring sale.

    AenrollBenrolledCenrollmentDenrolls
15. 115

    The firm's new headquarters is expected to be completed well ___ the original deadline.

    Aahead ofBpriorCin front ofDearlier