Rose’s Bistro will close next month due to escalating operating__________.
A.expenses
B.functions
C.customers
D.occasions

The chairman of Rochelle Petrochemicals is of the opinion _______the new manufacturing plant will not significantly affect the environment.
A.then
B.that
C.how
D.when

We will be holding a meeting this afternoon to decide ______needs to be revised before the report goes to print.
A.what
B.those
C.whether
D.there

For those who have made an investment, _____happens during the first year is an important indicator of how successful the company will be.
A.that
B.as
C.what
D.how

Mr. Ashburton has been ______recommended by all three of his references.
A.high
B.higher
C.highly
D.highest

Mr. Choi wants to know when the illustrations will be ready for ____________review.
A.he
B.his
C.him
D.himself

The project meeting has been rescheduled __________tomorrow because of the bad weather.
A.in
B.by
C.out
D.for

Smooth Tek’s newest software makes it much _________for business owners to create newsletters.
A.easy
B.easily
C.easier
D.ease

______leaves the office last will be required to make sure all the lights are off and lock all doors behind them.
A.Who
B.Whom
C.Whose
D.Whoever

Martin’s job is so demanding ________he takes occasional three-day leave to get away from the pressures of office work.
A.that
B.there
C.what
D.where