1. Responses to our new package design have been _____ positive. Overwhelmingly
2. If you leave the bread out, it _______ become stale. will
3. Are you the person in charge here ____ ?
4. If we take the 9:30 flight, we _____ too late. will arrive
5. How many guests are we expecting ___ ?
6. While Mr. Yoo was painting the bedroom, Mr. Kerr _____ furniture from the living room. was removing
7. Would you be interested ____ working for the government? in
8. We were surprised that Ms. Lafarge is _____ good at product design. so
9. Melissa was the only one _____ managed to finish the examination on time. who
10. The hotel _____ we had our company retreat was very clean. Where
11. It took Walter an hour to figure _____ where he had parked his car. out
12. Please be sure ______ your phone while _______. to turn off, driving
13. The thing I don’t like about this restaurant is _____ . the noise
14. _____ is hard to maintain for several years. some friendship
15. The office needs an assistant ____ takes initiative. who
16. A ___ of my colleagues attended the conference, so I wasn’t alone. few
17. _____ Phyllis angry with us for making too much noise? Was
18. ____ the weather, we have to leave today. In lieu of
19. We don’t like selfies because we don’t know how to take pictures of _____. ourselves
20. I wish Jeremy ____ us about the meeting before today. had told
21. Building a new wing for the hotel is impossible. We have _________ the funds. neither the land nor
22. It was a _____ that we both arrived at the same time. coincidence
23. _____ I win the lottery, I still want to work. Even if
24. The hospital needs more _____ with ______ in neurology. doctors, experience
25. Don’t forget _____ the oven after ____ the pie. to turn off, removing
26. I was ____ surprised that my contract was renewed. very
27. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
“I can’t start the meeting”, said Ms. Lee, “without the entire staff present”.
28. I need a new idea for_____ next script My
29. I finally feel ____ enough to return to work. well
30. While Jeffery was traveling in France, he _____ into an old friend from college. ran
31. The security guard stopped the thief ____ stealing two sweaters. from
32. Once you finish your paperwork ___ bring it back to the reception desk. ,
33. The dog is sleeping _____ the table. underneath
34. I don’t understand why the 3:10 train from Mumbai _____ yet. hasn’t arrived
35. If we would have left earlier, we ______ on time. would have arrived
36. Maria is _____ who specializes in _____ . a doctor, the elderly
37. ______ Mr. Goff’s scheduling mistake, the event took place on time. In spite of
38. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Their slogan says, “The best barbecue in town.”
39. Mr. Evans gave everyone a cupcake as a ____ gesture. nice
40. Please continue to use the front entrance _____ a delivery is too large to fit through the door. unless
41. On Friday, we’re attending the………housewarming party. smiths’
42. Ms. Myers commented that _____ she slept in at the hotel was better than _____ she slept in at home. the bed, the one
43. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? June will present chapter one, and Josh will present the rest.
44. Sometimes, it’s dangerous to cook with _____. the heat
45. _____ sent you to deliver the printer? Who
46. No one has figured out exactly _____ caused the power failure. what
47. We’ll find Gemma’s teddy bear, ______ it is. wherever
48. The pest control team will arrive _____ 10 a.m. at
49. ___ twelve years, Opal Systems has been designing operating systems for government institutions. For
50. Malik hasn’t called you today, _____ he? has
51. If your phone stops working, ______ a new one? will you get
52. The doorman won’t allow you to enter _____ you provide identification. unless
53. When you’re done, _____ your books to your room. take
54. To ___ does this coat belong? whom
55. The group is _____ of three experienced doctors. comprised
56. ____ project won first place in the competition. My
57. Bradley will need help _____ the first semester. throughout
58. Take an extra layer in case _____ cold in the auditorium. it is
59. _____ did Rebecca know that you wouldn’t be coming to work today? How
60. The orchestra’s holiday performance was just _____. delightful
61. Jared plays the violin ___ beautifully
62. We’ll need five more plates _____ what we already have. in addition to
63. The plumber ____ us if we’d had problems with the sink before. asked
64. The committee is interested _______ your thoughts. in hearing
65. _____ the avocados have gone bad. Some of
66. If Elsa’s grandmother lived closer, she _____ her more often. would have visited
67. Out of all of us, Jose was the one _____ scored the highest on the exam. who
68. _____ it’s true that more trees need to be planted, there is still enough shade for the swimming pool. While
69. The event will start at 6 p.m. sharp ____
70. Brendan was sent home early for behaving ______. inappropriately
71. She and ____ will meet you at 7 p.m. I
72. Tomas decided to visit _____ sisters in Amsterdam in April. his
73. I often dream _____ traveling to foreign countries. of
74. _____ our supplier’s shipment was late, I managed to get most of the order ready. Although
75. The _____ for submissions to the design competition is March 3. deadline
76. _____ is an important ingredient in any soup. Salt
77. Ms. Kittle brings two forms of identification with her _____ she goes. wherever
78. Would it make _____ if I leave tonight instead of early in the morning? a difference
79. It was _____ flight that kept us in _____ for 12 hours. a long, the air
80. This morning, my boss said he wanted to talk _____ me. To
81. Rebecca forgave Jason _____ not contacting her for six months. for
82. If the bank offers me the job, I don’t think I ____ it. will take
83. I refuse to _______ Chester’s apology. accept
84. You _____ the exam unless you study harder. won’t pass
85. _____ it rains today, we’ll have to move the party indoors. If
86. You haven’t seen my car keys, _____? have you
87. You need to use a gauge to figure out how much _____ is in your tires. air
88. It’s a nice house, ____ it’s not my top choice. but
89. When the TV show ends, _____ give you my undivided attention. I will
90. You should slice the pizza _____ so everyone gets a slice. equally
91. ____ need to pick a dessert for the reception. We
92. Sales of the heavy coats have been _____ slow in the summer. predicted
93. _____ is one of my favorite pastimes. Reading
94. The picture was taken by an artist _____ name I can’t remember. whose
95. The driver was able to repair the tire, _____ there were tools in the trunk of the car. as
96. Professor Grant thought the presentation was _______ unacceptable. completely
97. I’d like a coffee ____ a tea. instead of
98. A huge traffic jam prevented Lila _____ getting to the airport on time from
99. I would happiest person alive if I ______the lottery had won
100.____ coming with us, right? You’re
101.Dad won’t remember to bring the gifts unless _____ him. you ask
102.Jan didn’t like _____ the food on the menu. most of
103.By next month, the company ______ 2,000 self-driving cars. will have sold
104.We ______ to tour the campus next week. are going
105.Mr. Weiss considers his company’s move to Canada to be _____. successful
106.If Janine had given you constructive feedback, what _______ said? would you have
107.Even if we work until midnight, we ____ miss the deadline. will still
108.______ would you like to have the couch delivered? When
109.I will be there on time unless my flight ______. is delayed
110.How long is your commute to work ____ ?
111.The bulky frame made the picture _____ heavy to hang on the wall. too
112.Make sure you learn every client’s name _____ you can introduce them to each other. so that
113.We should have our study group at_____house. Your
114._____ Wednesday, two of the key people on the design team called in sick. On
115.Ms. Arguello never expected that her podcast would be _____ popular. so
116.We have ____ food to feed the entire family. plenty of
117.I’ll be there ______ I can. as soon as
118.The addition of a new rail line has made the northern part of the city much more _____. accessible
119.After an hour, the mechanic was able to pull the tire _____ of the wheel. out
120.What is _____ ocean in _____? the largest, the world
121.I ______ the writer’s conference last year. attended
122.As soon as you wake up, you ____ to take the dog out. need
123.Make sure to take your shoes _____ before you enter Ms. Tanaka’s house. off
124.Brad said he’d like to ride ____ us. with
125.The textbook is ____ world history and geography. about
126.After a three-hour delay, the food still ______. hasn’t arrived
127.The worst way to get your way is to shout _____ people. at
128.Martin Beale _____ all of the legal matters for RTG Plastics Inc. handles
129.In my opinion, pistachios are better _____ almonds. than
130.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? “I’ll meet you there,” said Jonathan. .
131.Every minute of the play was _____. memorable
132.We are looking to hire someone who has a strong _____ in management. training
133.No, I didn’t turn ____ the radio. on
134.I don’t want to go in; there’s a massive ______. queue
135._____ the football team is in peak condition. Most of
136.I think you used too _____ salt in your sauce. much
137.When my husband comes home, ______ to dinner. we will go
138.Jorge is talented _______ in English, Spanish, and French. at writing
139.I’ll let you know _____ we arrive. when
140.Could you do ____ a favor? us
141.I usually eat healthy, ______ I love the occasional slice of pizza. although
142.Kwame will have hidden the presents _____ we get there. before
143._____ wasn’t the garage closed last night? Why
144.Without practice, our team will ____ to the Tigers. lose
145.By 2021, Marcia ______ her second degree. will finish
146.The principal wants to have a meeting _____ Billy’s behavior. about
147.You should be more ______ in class. attentive
148.During the hurricane, Jose’s home suffered a lot of ______. damage
149.One of his least favorite job duties is _____ presentations. giving
150.To join the organization, you need a lot of ______. money
151.My ____ engine is making a strange sound. car’s
152.There’s an extra coffee mug ____ the counter. on
153.All of the supplies on the table are for ____. me
154.You don’t happen to have a pen, ____? do you
155.We can only serve beer ____ wine at the event. or
156._____ new store just opened last week. Their
157.You have to take ____ of your medicine to feel better. each
158.______ it rains, the garage floods. Every time
159.Gerard’s favorite activity on Sundays is ______. sleeping
160.How ____ milk is needed for this recipe? much
161.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? In the end, I knew the right answer
162.Angus sprinted _____ the finish line. toward
163.Gretchen agreed ______ me with my philosophy homework. to help
164.Did you hear about what ______ to the Smith family? happened
165.I’m going to sleep now because I’m _____ tired. very
166.You are ____ to read the book of your choosing. free
167.I will attend the meeting _____ Mr. Williams. in place of
168.There’s no point _____ the truth. in denying
169.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? After I graduate, I’ll move back to Nebraska.
170._____ were upset about _____ extra homework. The students, the
171.____ don’t usually like the same movies. They
172.When are you going to buy ____ new car? a
173.I would have cleaned the house if I ______ you were coming. had known
174.Most of the movie was shot in the _____. desert
175.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? How many siblings do you have?
176.Carol will be successful because she writes ______. beautifully
177.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? I returned the sweater with the black sequins yesterday.
178._____ assigned this project to you on such short notice? Who
179.If you don’t feel well, you should ____ down. lie
180._____ a bad ninth innings, the team still won. Despite
181.If the power goes out, we _____ to use the backup generator. will have
182.Mr. Weaver was accused ____ falsifying records. of
183.A protestor climbed _____ the stage during the ceremony. onto
184.The sale only _____ to select products. applies
185.The Queen’s ____ has lasted for several decades. reign
186.I’m happy to announce that Ms. Williamson ______ the position. has accepted
187.Did you remember _____ the oven when you finished? to turn off
188.Figure it out amongst ______. yourselves
189.During the heist, the thief risked _____ caught. on being
190.If I buy the tickets, ______ buy the popcorn? will you
191.Meredith really enjoys _____ satire. to write
192.Which answer is correct? The Burj Khalifa is the ____ tallest building. world’s
193._____ Billy failed the test, he still passed the class. Even though
194.It was the ____ movie Jean had ever seen. worst
195.The college needs a professor ___ specializes in economics. who
196.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Sean, the youngest of six, was the family’s only college graduate.
197.The venue changed, but ____ closer to home. it’s
198.High pitched sounds in the recording are _____ audible, but they can be heard at high volume. barely
199.Jessie asked ___ “What are you guys doing after class?” ,
200.No one is allowed in the building _____ they show their ID badge. unless
201.I’d like to accept this award _________ Vanessa, who couldn’t be here tonight. on behalf of
202.We can’t take the dog _____ while there’s lightning. outside
203.If I earn a bonus this year, I ______ to Italy. will travel
204.There weren’t any violations, ____? were there
205.Our family plans ______ to Mexico for the summer. of going
206.Eve shouted ____ at the office clerk. angrily
207.Charles ran ____ the building before the rain started. into
208.Everyone entered the contest _____ Jill. except
209.When ______ first place, my parents will be so proud. I win
210.At noon, the board will announce ____ has been appointed as CEO. who
211.Can someone please pass ____ bread? the
212.The room feels crowded because there are ________ people in here. too many
213._____ you going on vacation in April? Are
214.We’re not going on vacation ____ August. until
215.Caleb’s parents have a meeting with the _____ today. principal
216.Next Friday, the restaurant ______ at 4 p.m. for dinner. will open
217.Let me know ______ you’d like to go to dinner. when
218._______ is this sweater fashionable, _____ it’s also ethically made. Not only, but
219.We can’t leave _____ the driveway is blocked. because
220.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Mr. Williams introduced us to Peter, a new student from Denmark.
221.For stronger bones, your son should drink ____ milk. a lot of
222.The entire room is reserved for ___. us
223.Bruce studied hard, ____ he thought the exam was easy. so
224.I’ve made arrangements ______ at a five-star resort. to stay
225.____ bag ripped because it was too full. His
226.Aunt Ann walked ____ for one hour. briskly
227.My brother’s sense of humor is nothing ____ mine. like
228.Georgia ______ there for 15 years. is working
229.Charlie’s letter ____ that he was homesick. inferred
230.We should _____ the meeting at 8 a.m. sharp. start
231.Try to _____ in on what the author is saying in the article. look
232.It wasn’t _____ film of the year, but it still won _____. the best, the awards
233.We’ll stay at Grandma’s house ____ our visit. during
234.After the party ____ we should head home. ,
235.My flight is delayed because the aircraft ______ yet. hasn’t arrived
236.I _____ into an old friend from high school last night. ran
237.The ______ new house had a finished basement with a wine cellar. Johnsons’
238.Next August, the entire cast ______ to France for the premiere. will travel
239.I’ve loved reading _____ I was just 5 years old. since
240._____ neighborhood has the best school district? Which
241.I hope the weather clears up so we __________ for a walk. can go
242.How will the organization be ______ by these changes? affected
243._____ are organizing the potluck dinner. We
244.How will the weather ____ the construction project? affect
245.Miriam skipped the party ____ she was ill.
246.The historic home ______ 100 years ago. was constructed
247.The students must walk in an _____ fashion. orderly
248.The train is never on time when I ______ late. am running
249.Yesterday, the entire family ______ their gifts at the same time. opened
250.Today’s heat is just too much to ______. bear
251.We must leave now because we have _____ time to spare. less
252.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? You didn’t finish the homework, did you?
253.______ should we go when the assembly is over? Where
254.Billy can publish anything on his blog ________ it’s true. as long as
255.We have to turn _____ all phones during dinner. off
256._____ James _____ Jessie are getting promoted. Both, and
257.If ______ my help, you can reach me at my desk. you need
258._____ time should we start the meeting? What
259.If you’re not feeling well, ______ come to the office. you should not
260.Kim suggested _____ at 5 p.m. to discuss our progress. meeting
261.I washed your t-shirt because it was _____. oily
262._____ Mr. Smith _____ Ms. Brown could chaperone the dance. Neither, nor
263.We need to clean up and put everything in ____ place. its
264.Which sentence is correct? Because Gary practices every day, he is a great pianist.
265.I don’t know where I left ___ keys. my
266.Everyone laughed when the cat climbed ____ the stage. onto
267.Do you know _____ the boys have left yet? why
268.“I can help,____ said Mrs. Wilson. ”
269.If we close the store now, _____ we lose money? will
270.Bobby was frequently late for work, ____ he received a great performance review. yet
271.Randy pretended ______ the meal even though he dislikes broccoli. to enjoy
272.One of the main symptoms of the virus is _____. nausea
273.Everyone will have a chance to say their ____ during the meeting. chunk
274.In tonight’s game, the Celtics will play ____ the Bulls. against
275.Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase. If I _____ how to get there, I would walk there by myself. knew
276.James has to start over because he cleaned his room _____. sloppily
277.Neither Phoebe ____ Rachel admitted to breaking the glass. nor
278.I haven’t seen Joanna ____ last Friday. since
279.Mrs. Briar chose ____ for the job. me
280.Which answer is correct? Which van should we take – ____ or ours? theirs
281.We could drive instead _______ an Uber. of taking
282.Carl and ___ are the only chaperones for the field trip. I
283.The band started playing after _____. you left
284.Which answer is correct? Which of these coats is ____? yours
285.The girl with the _____ hair is Jenny. curly
286.I still need to ____ out my ideas for the book. let
287.Where ______ purchased? was the coat
288.When Dylan was young, he dreamed ___ becoming a firefighter. of
289.Paul threw out the bottle because he _______ it was yours. didn’t know
290.I anticipate ______ the project complete by Tuesday. of having
291._____ are sharing one hotel suite for the entire trip. They
292.You will only get a promotion if ______ hard. you work
293.When Mauricio ____ through the front door, everyone will yell, “Surprise!” walks
294.Are you interested ______ us for dinner? in joining
295.The audience doesn’t care ______ questions. for asking
296.This basketball needs more air because it’s not ____ enough. bouncy
297.Briana will clean the kitchen _____ Edward vacuums the rugs. while
298.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? My parents’ new car has more modern features than your parents’.
299.For our homework, we have to listen ____ a podcast. to
300.Every driver must show proof of ____ insurance. their
301.When ______ the good news? will Sherrie share
302._____ it rains _____ not, the show must go on. Whether, or
303.What meal ______ when she got sick? was April eating
304.John refuses to try anything new because he’s risk-_____. averse
305.I have three items in my backpack ____ a book, a pen, and my wallet. :
306.Which answer is correct? ____ almost time for us to leave. It’s
307.We will spend the afternoon at the job _____. site
308.I love ham sandwiches ____ only on rye bread. but
309.______ seen any good TV shows lately? Have you
310.There isn’t ____ space in the car for four more people. enough
311.Jenny is so young, ____ she has accomplished so much. yet
312.After dinner, no one ______ to load the dishwasher. wanted
313.You can’t use your cell phone once you’re _____ the plane. aboard
314.____ is broken and we need to buy ____ new one. The phone, a
315.Because of the snow, the bus ______ yet. hasn’t arrived
316.Jasmine learned _______ five languages when she was a child. to speak
317.______ if I adjust the thermostat? Would you mind
318.Do you know _____ this door is locked? why
319.You need a good sense of _____ to enjoy the TV show. humor
320.Matthias has to work early tomorrow, but he is happy ______ tonight. to go out
321.The meteorologist urged everyone to drive _____ after the storm. slowly
322.Jackie _____ the actor to ask for his autograph. approached
323.Dinner didn’t start until 9 p.m. because everyone was ____ late. so
324.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Julie’s house is the blue one on the left.
325.Does he like to _____ music in his spare time? compose
326.I yearn _____ a vacation after this difficult semester. to take
327.Who is _____ leader in ______? the oldest, the world
328.If you ____ at the gifts, you’ll ruin the surprise. peek
329.After the next presentation, let’s take a ______. break
330.Sue had only positive things to say _____ our party. about
331.Christine didn’t like pickles, _____ she ate one anyway. but
332.When I graduated from college, I ______ to New York City. moved
333.Please walk ____ while you move the vase across the room. carefully
334.What _______ to you? does art mean
335.Roger needs a minute to catch his ______. breath
336.Let’s listen _____ what Mr. Freund says about increasing our revenue. to
337.The _____ of money required to rebuild the engine is more than a new one would cost. amount
338.Deliveries from SpeedCo are _____ punctual. reliably
339.We never know if Ms. Lee is going to arrive at the office _____ time. on
340.The steel _____ from our plant in Germany increased by 17% last year. output
341.Do you know if Roger got _____ he applied for _____ week? the job, last
342.Most of the antiques in the shop are in excellent _____. condition
343.Peter saw Rebecca crossing the street when he was stopped _____ the traffic light. at
344.Ms. Okung insisted _____ for my dinner last night. on paying
345.There was an unexpected guest at the conference, _____ an extra chair was brought in. so
346.The bicycle will have to be _____ so that it can fit into a shipping crate. dismantled
347.Yuko doesn’t like to spend money _____ jewelry or cars. on
348.Tomorrow Ms. Rogers will tell us _____ she has decided to do. what
349.Mr. Lanza has a very _____ attitude for such a young man. mature
350._____ ever seen the Northern Lights? Have you
351._____ of the six people who attended the concert stayed until the final song. None
352.I sometimes visit my grandmother in Prague, _____ is quite close to my home. which
353.You didn’t have to carry your passport with you, _____? had you
354.When _____ to tell us what our next assignment is going to be? is Tom going
355.Ms. Baker found the conference to be rather _____. boring
356.Investigators accused Mr. Russell _____ money from the safe. of stealing
357.Mr. Bellini _____ yet because his plane is delayed. hasn’t arrived
358.I encourage you to think _____ where you want to be in five years. about
359.Mr. Staley congratulated Deborah _____ the award. on winning
360.Charles _____ to meet his fiancée in Japan on her birthday next August. is going
361.Most people can’t repair an automobile all by _____. themselves
362.As we speak, Ms. Luo _____ her way here from Germany. makes
363.In six months PLK Manufacturing’s Delhi factory will be completely _____. operational
364._____ checkout time is 11am, exceptions can always be made as a courtesy to guests. Although
365.If I had known his phone number, I _____ him. would have called
366.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than her’s.
367.Ruth does not want to work full time, but she is open _____ in on a freelance basis. to come
368.Ms. Melani would like to see all essays from this year, including _____ that are not finished yet. those
369.After you fill out the form completely _____ the doctor will see you. ,
370.John is bringing a water bottle with him in case he _____ thirsty. gets
371.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Mr. Bogojevic said that he had watched the entire tennis match.
372.Pamela has three computers, all of _____ are very old. which
373.For the past ten years, MotoCorp _____ the world’s most fuel-efficient cars. has built
374.Ms. Neruda has a very positive attitude _____ her work. toward
375.It began to rain just as the party goers _____. left
376.The critics said that the movie was _____ funny. outrageously
377._____ the weather was perfect, the groundbreaking ceremony had to be postponed. Although
378.Do you know _____ Judy has arrived in Salzburg yet? whether
379.Mr. Guo’s ideas about international relations were _____ extreme than we expected. more
380.By this time last year, this company _____ 500 printing presses. had sold
381.So far this week, I _____ three seminars about the future of aviation. have attended
382.Surprisingly, guests have a _____ to use the indoor pool in the summer. habit
383.Leila turned _____ the job because she didn’t want to spend her time in sales. down
384.If the customer signs the receipt, we _____ responsible for the lost package. aren’t
385.Ms. Johnson complained that there was no heat in her room. _____, the mechanic was working on the boiler. Meanwhile
386._____ asked you to finish the project by Friday? Who
387.Would you choose a career as _____ instructor? a flight
388._____ we need to do is examine why our business has slowed down. What
389.Nori loves to sit on a bench atop the cliff near her house and look out over _____. the ocean
390.Before I applied _____ the job, I researched the company. for
391.There weren’t more than five people at the demonstration, _____? were there
392.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The only person who was interested in the job was Michael.
393.There was a sweater left behind at the party, but Ichiro couldn’t figure out _____ it was. whose
394.Jenny spent ten minutes trying to sort out _____ jacket was _____. which, hers
395.The research department found that adding more oxygen to the mixture was the solution _____ the problem. to
396.By the end of this year, Joseph _____ his book about Italian furniture. will have completed
397.Luckily, we brought extra food. _____, we would have gotten very hungry. Otherwise
398.It costs $125 to _____ your membership to the gym every year. renew
399.Employees’ suggestions to management may be _____ so that employees can feel free to express their thoughts. anonymous
400.Ms. Sanders can’t remember _____ in the hospital when she was three years old. being
401.The electric cart doesn’t have a reverse gear, _____? does it
402.Ms. Hassan got _____ the bus and walked three blocks to her cousin’s house. off
403.High pitched sounds in the recording are _____ audible, but they can be heard at high volume. barely
404.Do you know _____ gone? where Tom has
405.Dr. Wurtz didn’t know that the briefcase in the corner was _____. his
406.The condition of the merchandise was unacceptable, so I demanded that they give me my money _____. back
407.If Ms. Hernandez _____ for many years at an ad agency, she wouldn’t have so many clients as an independent contractor. hadn’t worked
408.We usually start with the marketing phase, even if we are not finished _____ the development of the product. with
409.I’ve never seen specifications as detailed as _____. these
410.If Brandon finishes his work by 5:00, he _____ us at the Rosewood Cafe. will meet
411.The budget report for last year was very _____ researched. well
412.If Rebecca had sent the replacement part for the copier, we _____ it yesterday. would have received
413.We are looking to hire someone who has a strong _____ in management. training
414.Hiring freelancers is not _____ expensive as bringing in a new employee. as
415.How _____ from the airport to the hotel? did you get
416.Many people have difficulty _____ the entrance examination for IT courses at the Snell Institute. to pass
417.No one has yet succeed _____ improving on Ms. Glaser’s original design for our company’s logo. in
418._____ someone sends me a text, I get back to them within 10 minutes. Whenever
419.Mr. Mettner said that he _____ the security deposit for the apartment. didn’t yet receive
420.By next February Roger ______ at his new job for six months. will be working
421.If you are in town next week, we should have _____ together. dinner
422.People will be able to set up websites by _____ because the platform is so simple. themselves
423.The factory floor supervisor started the generator _____ the power had gone out. because
424.Ms. Fiallos was not _____ for the truck driver position because she did not have a valid driver’s licence. eligible
425.When she discovered the briefcase didn’t belong to her, she tried to find out _____ it was. whose
426.Sites like Uploadithere.com are _____ way to send large documents. the best
427.When _____ us the final draft of the report? will you send
428.Robert will stay at the job site until 6pm unless Tony _____ to replace him first. comes
429.Try to guess the definition of a word without looking it _____ in the dictionary. over
430.The amount of _____ housing in the southern part of the city has increased in the last five years. affordable
431.Russell doesn’t usually work on weekends. _____, he will make an exception for this client. However
432._____ of us are going anywhere this weekend because there is too much work to do. None
433.The manufacturing operation _____ smoothly while Ms. Kurtz was on vacation. ran
434.Choose the phrase that has the correct punctuation. First I will send you the document ________________ ; then I will bill you.
435.Luckily, Mona remembered _____ an extra set of keys to give to Max. bringing
436.Who _____ to inform him that his bid for the apartment renovation had been accepted? Called Eric
437.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? “I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes,” the taxi driver said.
438.It’s important to put _____ into _____ of any new project. time, planning
439.Please forgive me _____ not informing you about the problems we were having with the new software. for
440.Ricardo’s boss _____ him telling the client how to use the software. reminded
441.The committee _____ the job of quality control to Karl Mertz. assigned
442.If I _____ my vacation in March, I never would have met Mr. Edwards. had taken
443.Most people prefer sleeping at home _____ sleeping on an airplane. to
444.Mr. Ibanez gave _____ calling Mr. Hansen after Mr. Hansen never responded to his messages. up
445._____ happened after I left work yesterday? What
446.Ms. Elkin had two bags with her when she arrived, _____? hadn’t she
447.The new operating system should significantly reduce the _____ of time it takes to upload documents. amount
448._____ the switch on the back of the machine do? What does
449.Monday is a holiday, _____ Emily will contact you on Tuesday. therefore
450.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
451.Ms. Costas depends _____ three major accounts for most of her business. on
452.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each other’s work.
453.Mr. Yee shops at _____ hardware store in his area. an only
454.Fill in the blank with the correct word. The Vice President _____ a meeting of the senior officers to discuss next year’s budget. called
455._____________, I will have the report done by next week. Whether I take on another job or not
456.Now that Ms. Brecht has retired, we all agree it will be difficult to _____ her. replace
457.If the hotel has no vacancy, you can stay with ____. us
458.I will present first unless someone _____ the agenda. changes
459.This house doesn’t have an attic, ____? does it
460.I _____ six commercial jingles in the last 3 weeks. I have composed
461._______ Julie’s car was brand new, it had mechanical problems. Even though
462.What ______ about your performance? did she say
463._____ the name of your new boss? What’s 464.____ roof has sprung a leak. The
465.The game show was hosted by an actor ____ name I can’t recall. whose
466.Remember _____ the garage after ______ your project. to close, finishing
467.The company decided ___ logo was outdated. its or That
468.The results of the study were inconclusive. _____, more research needs to be done. Therefore
469.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Sam’s dad’s truck was found without its wheels.
470.Our marketing strategy is based on _____ experience. both data and
471.Ms. Arguello never expected that her podcast would be _____ popular. so
472.If Rebecca had sent the replacement part for the copier, we _____ it yesterday. would have received
473.We are looking to hire someone who has a strong _____ in management. training
474.Hiring freelancers is not _____ expensive as bringing in a new employee. as
475.How _____ from the airport to the hotel? did you get
476.Many people have difficulty _____ the entrance examination for IT courses at the Snell Institute. passing
477.No one has yet succeed _____ improving on Ms. Glaser’s original design for our company’s logo. in
478._____ someone sends me a text, I get back to them within 10 minutes. Whenever
479.Mr. Mettner said that he _____ the security deposit for the apartment. didn’t yet receive
480.Martin Beale _____ all of the legal matters for RTG Plastics Inc. handles
481.By next February Roger ______ at his new job for six months. will be working
482.If you are in town next week, we should have _____ together. dinner
483.People will be able to set up websites by _____ because the platform is so simple. themselves
484.The factory floor supervisor started the generator _____ the power had gone out. because
485.Ms. Fiallos was not _____ for the truck driver position because she did not have a valid driver’s licence. eligible
486.When she discovered the briefcase didn’t belong to her, she tried to find out _____ it was. whose
487.Sites like Uploadithere.com are _____ way to send large documents. the best
488.The bulky frame made the picture _____ heavy to hang on the wall. too
489._____ Wednesday, two of the key people on the design team called in sick. On
490.When _____ us the final draft of the report? will you send
491.Robert will stay at the job site until 6pm unless Tony _____ to replace him first. comes
492.Mr. Weiss considers his company’s move to Canada to be _____. successful
493.Try to guess the definition of a word without looking it _____ in the dictionary. over
494.The amount of _____ housing in the southern part of the city has increased in the last five years. affordable
495.Russell doesn’t usually work on weekends. _____, he will make an exception for this client. However
496._____ of us are going anywhere this weekend because there is too much work to do. None
497.The manufacturing operation _____ smoothly while Ms. Kurtz was on vacation. ran
498.First I will send you the document ________________ ; then I will bill you.
499.Luckily, Mona remembered _____ an extra set of keys to give to Max. bringing
500.Who _____ to inform him that his bid for the apartment renovation had been accepted? Called Eric
501.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? “I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes,” the taxi driver said.
502.After an hour, the mechanic was able to pull the tire _____ of the wheel. out
503.It’s important to put _____ into _____ of any new project. time, planning
504.Please forgive me _____ not informing you about the problems we were having with the new software. for
505._____ sent you to deliver the printer? Who
506.No one has figured out exactly _____ caused the power failure. what
507.___ twelve years, Opal Systems has been designing operating systems for government institutions. For
508.Ricardo’s boss _____ him telling the client how to use the software. reminded
509.The committee _____ the job of quality control to Karl Mertz. assigned
510.If I _____ my vacation in March, I never would have met Mr. Edwards. had taken
511.Most people prefer sleeping at home _____ sleeping on an airplane. to
512.Mr. Ibanez gave _____ calling Mr. Hansen after Mr. Hansen never responded to his messages. up
513.Tomas decided to visit _____ sisters in Amsterdam in April. his
514._____ happened after I left work yesterday? What
515.Please continue to use the front entrance _____ a delivery is too large to fit through the door. unless
516.Ms. Elkin had two bags with her when she arrived, _____? didn’t she
517.The new operating system should significantly reduce the _____ of time it takes to upload documents. amount
518._____ the switch on the back of the machine do? What does
519.The _____ for submissions to the design competition is March 3. deadline
520.Monday is a holiday, _____ Emily will contact you on Tuesday. therefore
521._____ our supplier’s shipment was late, I managed to get most of the order ready. Although
522.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
523.Ms. Costas depends _____ three major accounts for most of her business. on
524.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each other’s work.
525.A huge traffic jam prevented Lila _____ getting to the airport on time from
526.Mr. Yee shops at _____ hardware store in his area. an only
527._____________, I will have the report done by next week. Whenever I take on another job or not
528._____ is an important ingredient in any soup. Salt
529.Now that Ms. Brecht has retired, we all agree it will be difficult to _____ her. replace
530.The results of the study were inconclusive. _____, more research needs to be done. Therefore
531.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Sam’s dad’s truck was found without its wheels.
532.Our marketing strategy is based on _____ experience. both data and
533.If the hotel has no vacancy, you can stay with ____. us
534.This house doesn’t have an attic, ____ ? does it
535._______ Julie’s car was brand new, it had mechanical problems. Even though
536.How many guests are we expecting ___ ?
537.I will present first unless someone _____ the agenda. changes
538.____ coming with us, right? You’re
539.Jan didn’t like _____ the food on the menu. most of
540.What _____ about your performance? did she say
541._____ the name of your new boss? What’s
542.____ roof has sprung a leak. The
543.The game show was hosted by an actor ____ name I can’t recall. whose
544.Remember _____ the garage after ______ your project. to close, finishing
545.The company decided ___ logo was outdated. its
546.By next month, the company ______ 2,000 self-driving cars. will have sold
547.In my opinion, pistachios are better _____ almonds. than
548.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? “I’ll meet you there”, said Jonathan.
549.Every minute of the play was _____. memorable
550.We are looking to hire someone who has a strong _____ in management. training
551.No, I didn’t turn ____ the radio. on
552.I don’t want to go in; there’s a massive ______. queue
553._____ the football team is in peak condition. Most of
554.I think you used too _____ salt in your sauce. much
555.When my husband comes home, ______ to dinner. we will go
556.Even if we work until midnight, we ____ miss the deadline. will still
557.Jorge is talented _______ in English, Spanish, and French. at writing
558.______ would you like to have the couch delivered? When
559.I’ll let you know _____ we arrive. when
560.I will be there on time unless my flight ______. is delayed
561.Could you do ____ a favor? us
562.I usually eat healthy, ______ I love the occasional slice of pizza. although
563.Kwame will have hidden the presents _____ we get there. before
564._____ wasn’t the garage closed last night? Why
565.Without practice, our team will ____ to the Tigers. lose
566.Dad won’t remember to bring the gifts unless _____ him. you ask
567.By 2021, Marcia ______ her second degree. will finish
568.The principal wants to have a meeting _____ Billy’s behavior. about
569.As soon as you wake up, you ____ to take the dog out. need
570.After a three-hour delay, the food still ______. hasn’t arrived
571.You should be more ______ in class. attentive
572.During the hurricane, Jose’s home suffered a lot of ______. damage
573.One of his least favorite job duties is _____ presentations. giving
574.If Janine had given you constructive feedback, what _______ said? would you have
575.To join the organization, you need a lot of ______. money
576.My ____ engine is making a strange sound. car’s
577.There’s an extra coffee mug ____ the counter. on
578.Malik hasn’t called you today, _____ he? has
579.All of the supplies on the table are for ____. me
580.Once you finish your paperwork ___ bring it back to the reception desk. ,
581.The dog is sleeping _____ the table. underneath
582.You don’t happen to have a pen, ____? do you
583.We can only serve beer ____ wine at the event. or
584.I finally feel ____ enough to return to work. well
585._____ new store just opened last week. Their
586._____ I win the lottery, I still want to work. Even if
587.You have to take ____ of your medicine to feel better. each
588.______ it rains, the garage floods. Every time
589.Investigators accused Mr. Russell _____ money from the safe. of stealing
590.Mr. Bellini _____ yet because his plane is delayed. didn’t arrive
591.I encourage you to think _____ where you want to be in five years. about
592.The worst way to get your way is to shout _____ people. at
593.Mr. Staley congratulated Deborah _____ the award. on winning
594.Charles _____ to meet his fiancée in Japan on her birthday next August. is going
595.The thing I don’t like about this restaurant is _____ . the noise
596.Most people can’t repair an automobile all by _____. themselves
597.As we speak, Ms. Luo _____ her way here from Germany. makes
598.In six months PLK Manufacturing’s Delhi factory will be completely _____. operational
599._____ checkout time is 11am, exceptions can always be made as a courtesy to guests. Although
600.If Elsa’s grandmother lived closer, she _____ her more often. would have visited
601.If I had known his phone number, I _____ him. would have called
602.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than her’s.
603.Ruth does not want to work full time, but she is open _____ in on a freelance basis. to come
604.Ms. Melani would like to see all essays from this year, including _____ that are not finished yet. those
605.Maria is _____ who specializes in _____ . a doctor, the elderly
606.______ Mr. Goff’s scheduling mistake, the event took place on time. In spite of
607.After you fill out the form completely _____ the doctor will see you. ,
608.John is bringing a water bottle with him in case he _____ thirsty. gets
609.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Mr. Bogojevic said that he had watched the entire tennis match.
610.Pamela has three computers, all of _____ are very old. which
611.For the past ten years, MotoCorp _____ the world’s most fuel-efficient cars. has built
612.Ms. Neruda has a very positive attitude _____ her work. toward
613.It began to rain just as the party goers _____. left
614.The critics said that the movie was _____ funny. outrageously
615.Ms. Myers commented that _____ she slept in at the hotel was better than _____ she slept in at home. the bed, the one
616._____ the weather was perfect, the groundbreaking ceremony had to be postponed. Although
617.Do you know _____ Judy has arrived in Salzburg yet? whether
618.Mr. Guo’s ideas about international relations were _____ extreme than we expected. more
619.By this time last year, this company _____ 500 printing presses. had sold
620.So far this week, I _____ three seminars about the future of aviation. have attended
621.Don’t forget _____ the oven after ____ the pie. to turn off, removing
622.Surprisingly, guests have a _____ to use the indoor pool in the summer. habit
623.Leila turned _____ the job because she didn’t want to spend her time in sales. down
624.While Jeffery was traveling in France, he _____ into an old friend from college. ran
625.If the customer signs the receipt, we _____ responsible for the lost package. aren’t
626.We were surprised that Ms. Lafarge is _____ good at product design. so
627.Ms. Johnson complained that there was no heat in her room. _____, the mechanic was working on the boiler. Meanwhile
628._____ asked you to finish the project by Friday? Who
629.Would you choose a career as _____ instructor? a flight
630._____ we need to do is examine why our business has slowed down. What
631.Nori loves to sit on a bench atop the cliff near her house and look out over _____. the ocean
632.Before I applied _____ the job, I researched the company. to
633.Gretchen agreed ______ me with my philosophy homework. to help
634.Did you hear about what ______ to the Smith family? happened
635.The pest control team will arrive _____ 10 a.m. at
636.I’m going to sleep now because I’m _____ tired. very
637.You are ____ to read the book of your choosing. free
638.I will attend the meeting _____ Mr. Williams. in place of
639.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? June will present chapter one and Josh will present the rest.
640.Sometimes, it’s dangerous to cook with _____. the heat
641.There’s no point _____ the truth. in denying
642.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? After I graduate, I’ll move back to Nebraska.
643._____ were upset about _____ extra homework. The students, the
644.____ don’t usually like the same movies. They
645.We’ll find Gemma’s teddy bear, ______ it is. wherever
646.When are you going to buy ____ new car? a
647.I would have cleaned the house if I ______ you were coming. had known
648.I ______ the writer’s conference last year. attended
649.Most of the movie was shot in the _____. desert
650.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? How many siblings do you have?
651.The hospital needs more _____ with ______ in neurology. doctors, experience
652.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? I returned the sweater with the black sequins yesterday.
653._____ assigned this project to you on such short notice? Who
654.Please be sure ______ your phone while _______. to turn off, driving
655.____ the weather, we have to leave today. In lieu of
656.If you don’t feel well, you should ____ down. lie
657._____ a bad ninth inning, the team still won. Despite
658.I refuse to _______ Chester’s apology. accept
659._____ it rains today, we’ll have to move the party indoors. If
660.You haven’t seen my car keys, _____? have you
661.If the power goes out, we _____ to use the backup generator. will have
662.Mr. Weaver was accused ____ falsifying records. of
663.A protestor climbed _____ the stage during the ceremony. onto
664.The sale only _____ to select products. applies
665.The Queen’s ____ has lasted for several decades. reign
666.I’ll be there ______ I can. as soon as
667.I’m happy to announce that Ms. Williamson ______ the position. has accepted
668.Did you remember _____ the oven when you finished? to turn off
669.Figure it out amongst ______. yourselves
670.During the heist, the thief risked _____ caught. on being
671.If I buy the tickets, ______ buy the popcorn? will you
672.If your phone stops working, ______ a new one? will you get
673.When you’re done, _____ your books to your room. take
674.To ___ does this coat belong? whom
675.Meredith really enjoys _____ satire. to write
676.The Burj Khalifa is the ____ tallest building. world’s
677._____ Billy failed the test, he still passed the class. Even though
678.It was the ____ movie Jean had ever seen. worst
679.The college needs a professor ___ specializes in economics. who
680.We don’t like selfies because we don’t know how to take pictures of _____. ourselves
681.I wish Jeremy ____ us about the meeting before today. had told
682.Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Sean, the youngest of six, was the family’s only college graduate.
683.The venue changed, but ____ closer to home. it’s
684.High pitched sounds in the recording are _____ audible, but they can be heard at high volume. barely
685.Jessie asked ___ “What are you guys doing after class?” ?
686.When the TV show ends, _____ give you my undivided attention. I will
687.You should slice the pizza _____ so everyone gets a slice. equally
688.____ need to pick a dessert for the reception. We
689.No one is allowed in the building _____ they show their ID badge. unless
690._____ Phyllis angry with us for making too much noise? Was
691.I’d like to accept this award _________ Vanessa, who couldn’t be here tonight. on behalf of
692.We can’t take the dog _____ while there’s lightning. outside
693.If I earn a bonus this year, I ______ to Italy. will travel
694.Bradley will need help _____ the first semester. throughout
695.There weren’t any violations, ____? were there
696.Our family plans ______ to Mexico for the summer. of going
697.Charles ran ____ the building before the rain started. into
698.Everyone entered the contest _____ Jill. except
699.When ______ first place, my parents will be so proud. I win
700.At noon, the board will announce ____ has been appointed as CEO. who
701.Can someone please pass ____ bread? the
702.The room feels crowded because there are ________ people in here. too many
703._____ you going on vacation in April? Are
704.We’re not going on vacation ____ August. until
705.Caleb’s parents have a meeting with the _____ today. principal
706.Next Friday, the restaurant ______ at 4 p.m. for dinner. will open
707.Let me know ______ you’d like to go to dinner. when
708.Take an extra layer in case _____ cold in the auditorium. it is
709._______ is this sweater fashionable, _____ it’s also ethically made. Not only, but
710.We can’t leave _____ the driveway is blocked. because
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