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36. a. The three memoranda were typed quickly.

b. The dogs, but not the cat, were housed in the garage.

c. The last five games in the schedule are going to be played at night.

d. Either the Smiths or John Black are responsible for this problem.

37.a. Timed tests of typing ability shows us how quickly and accurately a person can type.

b. Generosity, as well as kindness, seems to be a trait of well-kind people.

c. A case like this should be easy to evaluate appropriately.

d. This group of files was not properly stored.

38.a. Not one of the men was appointed to the position.

b. Each new item on the menu is tried out by the restaurant manager.

c. An umbrella, as well as a raincoat, are needed when it rains so hard.

d. The building’s information booth is centrally located on the first floor.

39. a. All of the children tried out for the school play.

b. The friends who helped us move in were a great help.

c. The background of all the applicants were carefully checked.

d. The Grand Canyon and Lake Tahoe are exceptionally beautiful sights.

40.a. The article was badly written.

b. The race was really close, but no record was broke.

c. We have chosen the best three of the articles.

d. We have given every candidate careful consideration.

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50. a. We carried a red empty five-gallon can to the gas station.

b. We are you still driving that ten-year-old car?

c. The fence is ruined, but nobody even cares!

d. There are 75 people in the restaurant.

51.a. She said, “Come here; I really want to see you!”

b. The lake was calm; three sailboats were drifting slowly south.

c. Jerry; Susan; and Nicole will work on this project next month.

d. Three NFL players were drafted: John Stanley, Fred Silva, and Matt Jones.

52.a. Before calling the custodian, try your key Mr. Sullivan

b. A complete article, therefore, includes a closing paragraph.

c. It was understood when we started the program, that Sue would head it up.

d. Some organizations, progressive as they are, not aware of Equal Opportunity.

53.a. “They were not included in the project” replied Sherry.

b. “They were not included in the project!” replied Sherry.

c. Sherry replied, “They were not included in the project.”

d. Sherry replied that they were not included in the project.

54.a. Do not assume, however that the result will always be the same.

b. It is important that, in every case, we employ the same standards.

c. Sometime, despite our efforts, the situation becomes very, very bad.

d. You know, Mrs. Jones, that all these bills for your water not use must be paid.

91. Depositors receive a monthly statement from their banks which indicates the previous month’s beginning balance, deposits made, checks paid during that month, other charges or additions, and the ending balance. Because it is likely that certain transactions have not been entered on both the bank’s and the depositor’s books by the last day of the month, their respective end-of-the month balances will not coincide. A bank reconciliation statement must be prepared, indicating the reasons for the disparity. The statement is prepared by a computer, an accountant, or a bookkeeper.

According to the paragraph,

  1. Banks often make mistakes on depositors’ monthly statements.
  2. Most depositors receive monthly statements prepared by a computer.
  3. A bank reconciliation statement is used by the bank for an end of the month balance.
  4. Depositors receive monthly statements from their banks, indicating the activity of their account.

92. The sight or time draft is used in instances where a seller is not certain of a buyer’s credit rating. The seller gives the bank both the draft and a bill of lading which has been prepared by a transportation company and specifies the nature of the merchandise sold. The buyer receives the bill of lading from the bank upon payment of the draft. The buyer then presents the bill of lading to the transportation company and receives the goods. The bank remits the payment to the seller. If the draft is due at the end of a certain time period, it is called time draft. If it is due to sight, it is known as a sight draft.

According to the paragraph,

  1. Sight draft is used to determine a buyer’s credit rating.
  2. Sight or time draft is used by the seller when the buyer’s credit rating is uncertain.
  3. Seller will receive the bill of lading from the bank upon payment by the buyer.
  4. Bill of lading is given to a buyer at the time of purchase by a transportation company.

93. If a person is interested in foreign-based employment, one of the best sources is a domestically based U.S. corporation that also operates internationally. Although knowledge of a foreign language may not be required for a job abroad, such a skill will increase one’s opportunities for obtaining and holding a good position

According to the paragraph,

  1. International corporations offer good jobs abroad.
  2. Most large, international corporations will offer foreign-based employment.
  3. Knowledge of a foreign language is required for foreign-based employment.
  4. Working for an international corporation is one of the best sources for obtaining a job abroad.

94. Any employee who thinks of a suggestion and does not have the authority to put it into practice may submit it to the Merit Award Board. An idea does not have to include information on savings to earn a cash award. In those cases where savings cannot be evaluated, a point system is used to arrive at a cash award figure. Where a savings can be evaluated by the suggester, the award is 10% of the total first-year savings.

According to the paragraph,

  1. Employees who have the authority to put an idea into practice should evaluate the amount of savings.
  2. A point system is used to arrive at a cash award figure in instances where savings cannot be evaluated.
  3. In those instances where the saving cannot be evaluated, the award is normally 10 percent of the total first-year savings.
  4. The Merit Award Board will not consider a suggestion if the employee does not have the authority to place the suggestion into practice.

95. In large corporations today, the office assistant can lend administrative support to the executive by handling many time consuming details and tasks such as; compiling and organizing information for reports and long memorandums, maintaining confidential files, disseminating information relative to administrative polices, researching data for presentation to be given by the executive, composing and dictating certain letters, and performing any other duties so delegated by management. Frequently; the title “Administrative Assistant” is given to the office assistant who functions in an administrative support capacity, often within the framework of a corporate word processing center.

According to the paragraph, an administrative assistant

  1. Is frequently one who serves in an administrative support capacity.
  2. Is usually paid more than an office assistant because a greater amount of work is handled.
  3. Will be responsible for supervising a large staff in large corporations.
  4. Lend administrative support to executives which decrease the need for top level management personnel.

96. A good employee-office assistant team will cooperatively develop guidelines to enable office assistant to assume shared administrative responsibility for routine duties, screen out nonessential from essential interruptions, and surprise the work of designated co-workers or subordinates. In this way, the office assistant may proceed to exercise initiative and creativity in such a way to complement the overall goals, systems, and policies of the firm.

According to the paragraph,

  1. A good office assistant knowns the limits of his responsibility
  2. A good employer-office assistant team will work cooperatively for the good of the company
  3. Cooperative employees enable office assistant to be more creative at work.
  4. Most office assistants share administrative duties for the good of the organization.

97. Good working relations must be assured with visitors, maintenance personnel on call, or messengers who have business dealings with an organization. The office assistant can be proud of the position she holds in a company if she assists in creating and maintaining a high level of goodwill within the organization and if she works to promote a positive corporate image to outsiders. Her success in this accomplishment paves the way for further advancement within the firm.

According to the paragraph,

  1. Successful office assistants hold high positions within an organization
  2. Creating a positive working environment will increase a corporation’s productivity
  3. Good working relations within an organization promote a positive attitude among workers.
  4. Promoting good working relations and a positive corporate image increasing an office assistant’s opportunity for advancement.

98. Administrative assistant who have a high degree of imaginative ability can put it to work in many ways, such as developing interesting and attractive layouts for the office, drafting more efficient forms for work simplification, and devising innovative ways of working with other members of the office staff. The administrative assistant should use initiative in finding original and creative ways to assist the executive.

According to the paragraph

  1. Good administrative assistants have imaginative ability.
  2. There are a variety of creative ways to be an administrative assistant.
  3. Imagination can lead to creative ways to entertain other members of the office
  4. An imaginative administrative assistant may find innovative ways to work with others.

99. Printed reply cards make it easy for invited guests to respond to formal invitations. If a reply card is not included with a formal invitation, the reply should be handwritten and so should the envelope address. In the letter case, you should answer in the third person, repeating the accepting an invitation, you should express pleasure. If declining, you should do so with regret, preferably giving a reason for not being able to attend.

According to the paragraph,

  1. Printed reply cards should always be included with formal invitations.
  2. When declining a formal invitation, regrets should always be handwritten
  3. Formal invitations should always be responded to, whether accepting or declining.
  4. A formal invitation should always be written in the third person and indicate the place, time, and date of the occasion.

100. New passport applications may be made by mail if the applicant has held a U.S. passport for not more than eight years prior to the date of the application. Passports are valid for ten years from the date of issuance unless they are specifically limited by the Security of State. Lost or stolen passports should be reported immediately to the Passport Office, Department of State, Washington, DC 20524, or to the nearest American consular office. Stolen passports should also be reported to local police authorities. Every precaution should be taken to prevent loss or theft of passport because considerable delay may be experienced before a new passport can be issued.

According to the paragraph,

  1. An applicant can get a passport by mail within ten years.
  2. Lost or stolen passports cannot be renewed for five years.
  3. Passports are usually valid for ten years.
  4. Passports can be obtained by mail for persons under the age of eight years.