Recent changes in the regulations and procedures at the American embassy have made it___to get a visa in a timely manner.
A.such difficult
B.not difficult
C.fewer difficult
D.more difficult

A meeting sometime after the project deadline fits____for my schedule than trying to have one this week.
A.better
B.good
C.any better
D.any good

At this firm, young, motivated candidates who show enthusiasm have____value as experienced professionals.
A.a lot
B.also
C. as much
D.so many

________an increase in small, individual furnaces, glassblowing has become a more accessible and popular art medium.
A.Because of
B.Instead of
C.Rather than
D.Such as

Our investment in solar energy was a key _________in achieving energy independence.
A.factor
B.role
C.basis
D.agency

Payments made to your account after the invoice was generated are not _________in the balance shown.
A.reflected
B.reflects
C.reflecting
D.reflect

See our media kit for facts and information ________our line of lighting equipment.
A.pending
B.regarding
C.among
D.throughout

The lawyers report that the merger was successfully concluded _______last-minute negotiations.
A.as well as
B.overall
C.thanks to
D.even if

During yesterday’s meeting, Ms. Milne offered her _______to the sales team for their excellent results this quarter.
A.congratulations
B.congratulate
C.congratulating
D.congratulatory

The employee satisfaction survey results are _______to differ among departments.
A.important
B.likely
C.probable
D.recent