The cost of building Juniper High Towers exceeded the contractor’s original _____ by over £5,000.00.
A.estimating
B.estimate
C.estimated
D.estimator

At Links Fine Meats, we pride _____ on providing the highest-quality products on the market.
A.oneself
B.yourselves
C.itself
D.ourselves

_____ he is usually quiet around the office, Mr. Heineman is known for his witty and engaging public speeches.
A.Although
B.Otherwise
C.Despite
D.Instead

Ancient Chitimacha baskets are _____ featured in the Louisiana Museum of Archeology.
A.prominent
B.prominently
C.prominence
D.prominences

The company has …. hired some new staff, so we will be holding a gathering at the cafeteria to introduce them.
A.recently
B.usually
C.commonly
D.freshly

This discounted train ticket is _____ only at certain times of the day.
A.valid
B.validate
C.validating
D.validation

To participate in the Advantage Discount program, _____ the registration form on our Web site.
A.reply
B.inquire
C.complete
D.apply

Ms. Srisati is unavailable today _____she is flying to Mumbai.
A.because
B.how
C.regarding
D.sooner

The contract _____ states that the tenants must renew their rental-property agreement by March 1.
A.clear
B.clearly
C.clearer
D.cleared

Based on new data, Min-Soo Trucking's proposal to expand its business to Southeast Asia would be only __________successful.
A.conspicuously
B.marginally
C.regrettably
D.intriguingly