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Part 5: Incomplete Sentences

Reading 40 questions 101–140 30 min Exam conditions Complete TOEIC practice test 2

Complete each sentence with the right word or form. This part rewards grammar and word families more than vocabulary breadth.

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Directions

A word or phrase is missing in each sentence. Choose the answer that best completes it.

101 As a result ___ the air traffic controllers' strike all flights have been diverted to alternative destinations.
102 Financial ___ are predicting that a slowdown in consumer spending will affect profit margins.
103 In her new position as dean of the university, Dr. Morganti will ___ full responsibility for academic affairs and curricular development.
104 Transferring our ___ facilities to areas with lower labor costs will lead to greater profitability in the long term.
105 Product managers ___ performance is considered exceptional will be awarded an annual bonus.
106 With energy prices ___ than ever, many petroleum companies are investing in deep water exploration.
107 Brisbane Associates has revealed that several customers of ___ have recently moved to rival brokerage firms.
108 Mr. Walton's physical therapist recommended that he ___ the treatment until the swelling has gone down.
109 Many economists believe that the latest figures show that the risk of inflation has ___ slightly over the past six months.
110 Hardly ___ of the parts that we ordered are in stock.
111 The warehouse manager has been unable to account ___ the missing supplies.
112 Ms. Sato admitted that the sales of her division have been ___ but said she expected better results next month.
113 The hotel complex is located five miles ___ the international airport.
114 ___ Mr. Meyers pointed out at the meeting, centralizing the order processing system will mean standardizing procedures across all business units.
115 The human resources manager has warned labor unions that prolonged strikes could ___ the company's plans to invest in a new plant and lead to layoffs.
116 Goods that are returned ___ warranty should be accompanied by proof of purchase.
117 Health care workers should always explain the ___ effects of physical exercise to their patients.
118 Professor Singh argues that the major aid institutions could make better use of the funds that they have at their ___.
119 Local residents are launching a new ___ to promote greater involvement in community affairs.
120 Under ___ circumstances are visitors allowed to enter the Research and Development center.
121 The report form must be completed and ___ to the workshop supervisor within 24 hours of an accident.
122 All personnel are required to report for work, ___ of prevailing weather conditions.
123 The increase in profits during the third quarter was ___ due to a national advertising campaign.
124 Please note that neither Dr. Johnson ___ Dr. Lang is available for consultation on Monday and Friday mornings.
125 The hospital director ___ following allegations of financial mismanagement.
126 ___ flexible work time was introduced, productivity levels have improved by almost five percent.
127 The Caribbean islands are still one of the most popular tourist ___ during the winter season.
128 ___ having an advanced degree in molecular biology, Ms. Dempsey has led several research projects in biotechnology.
129 All things ___, the board's decision to pay a dividend may not have been the right one.
130 It is ___ that permission to build will be refused as the site is zoned for residential use only.
131 There is ___ chance of the mayor being re-elected unless he can restore confidence in the business community.
132 Food and beverage suppliers will once again be ___ the main sponsors of this year's Bellevue city marathon.
133 The proposed alliance between the two companies fell ___ after they failed to reach an agreement about the transfer of technology.
134 The most successful investors are ___ who can evaluate the effects that strategic challenges will have on a company's stock price.
135 Many domestic appliances are left to run continuously and ___ consume large amounts of electricity.
136 Alternative energies will never become economical unless governments ___ incentives to homeowners and corporations.
137 We ___ to the joint venture, if we'd known more about our partner's real intentions.
138 ABC Associates has always ___ to provide its clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions for information management.
139 With more than 200,000 domestic accidents every year, household safety is not something that should be taken for ___.
140 Due to the unusually cool weather last month, the number of visitors to the state's major theme parks was ___ lower than forecast.
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