Mixed review. Use the two-second check: look at the four choices first to identify the question type. Same word different forms = word form question. Different words = vocabulary or connector. Prepositions = fixed phrase. Verb forms = tense question. Then apply the correct strategy for that type.
1
The ------- of the new system will require extensive training for all staff members.
(A) install(B) installing(C) installation(D) installed
2
Mr. Goto has been working in the finance department ------- he graduated from university.
(A) when(B) since(C) for(D) while
3
The budget proposal ------- by the board at tomorrow's quarterly review meeting.
(A) will be discussed(B) discussed(C) is discussing(D) has discussed
4
All staff must comply ------- the new data protection policy effective from next month.
(A) to(B) for(C) with(D) about
5
The consultant's report was ------- detailed and helped management make a well-informed decision.
(A) exception(B) exceptionally(C) exceptional(D) except
6
------- the high cost of materials, the project was completed within the original budget.
(A) Despite(B) Although(C) Since(D) Because of
7
The regional manager is ------- for approving all travel expenses over five hundred dollars.
(A) response(B) responsible(C) responsibly(D) responsibility
8
The new hire ------- in the accounting department for three months before being promoted.
(A) works(B) has worked(C) worked(D) will work
9
The conference room is available ------- reservation for groups of ten or more people.
(A) on(B) in(C) by(D) for
10
The team ------- the client presentation when the power went out in the building.
(A) prepares(B) prepared(C) was preparing(D) has prepared
11
The ------- of the new office park attracted several major technology companies.
(A) locate(B) locating(C) location(D) located
12
Sales have increased ------- since the company launched its online shopping platform.
(A) dramatic(B) dramatically(C) dramatise(D) drama
13
------- the deadline approaches, all teams are asked to prioritise outstanding tasks.
(A) Although(B) Despite(C) As(D) However
14
The HR director is the person to ------- all job applications should be addressed.
(A) who(B) that(C) whom(D) which
15
The company agreed to ------- the delivery deadline by one week at the client's request.
(A) expand(B) extend(C) increase(D) enlarge
16
Please ensure that all visitor records are ------- accurately in the security log.
(A) enter(B) entered(C) entering(D) entrance
17
The renovation project will be completed ------- the end of the current fiscal year.
(A) until(B) on(C) by(D) at
18
The proposal was well-received ------- some board members expressed concerns about timing.
(A) because(B) therefore(C) even though(D) since
19
The ------- speaker at tomorrow's conference is an internationally recognised economist.
(A) keynote(B) key(C) main(D) head
20
Shipment details will be sent to customers ------- their orders have been dispatched.
(A) while(B) once(C) although(D) despite
Q1C
Q2B
Q3A
Q4C
Q5B
Q6A
Q7B
Q8C
Q9A
Q10C
Q11C
Q12B
Q13C
Q14C
Q15B
Q16B
Q17C
Q18C
Q19A
Q20B
Q1 (C) installation — Word form — subject of sentence → noun needed. 'installation'.
Q2 (B) since — Tense + connector — 'since' + past event = present perfect context.
Q3 (A) will be discussed — Tense — 'tomorrow' = future; 'by the board' = passive.
Q4 (C) with — Preposition — comply WITH is a fixed phrase.
Q5 (B) exceptionally — Word form — modifying adjective 'detailed' → adverb needed: 'exceptionally'.
Q6 (A) Despite — Connector — Despite + noun phrase (the high cost). 'Although' needs a clause.
Q7 (B) responsible — Word form — 'is _____ for' → adjective position after 'be'. 'Responsible for.'
Q8 (C) worked — Tense — 'before being promoted' implies a completed past period → simple past.
Q9 (A) on — Preposition — available on reservation = available if you book it. Fixed phrase.
Q10 (C) was preparing — Tense — action in progress interrupted by another past event → past continuous.
Q11 (C) location — Word form — subject of sentence → noun. 'The location attracted...'
Q12 (B) dramatically — Word form — modifying verb 'increased' → adverb. 'dramatically'.
Q13 (C) As — Connector — As = as/because/when (time/cause). Natural fit: 'as the deadline gets closer'.
Q14 (C) whom — Pronoun — object of preposition 'to' → 'whom'. 'The person to whom' = formal.
Q15 (B) extend — Vocabulary — extend a deadline = push it later. 'Expand' is for scope; 'increase' is for amounts.
Q16 (B) entered — Word form/tense — 'are _____' = passive → past participle. 'entered'.
Q17 (C) by — Preposition — 'by' = no later than a deadline. 'Until' = continuously up to a point.
Q18 (C) even though — Connector — contrast: well-received BUT concerns raised → 'even though'.
Q19 (A) keynote — Vocabulary/collocation — 'keynote speaker' is the fixed term for the featured speaker at an event.
Q20 (B) once — Connector — once = after the point when. Details sent after dispatch.