No. 1 The local business became profitable enough ------- new branches in nearby towns. (A) to open (B) opening (C) open (D) opened No. 2 Gregory will have to work on weekends in order ------- the deadline. (A) to make (B) make (C) made (D) making No. 3 Northwest Department is planning a special one-day event only for its most ------- customers this fall. (A) value (B) valuable (C) valuation (D) validated No. 4 The government is under international pressure to ------- regulations in the country. (A) loosen (B) leap (C) lease (D) lose No. 5 If I knew it ----- rain, I would have brought an umbrella. (A) was going to (B) were (C) had (D) will No. 6 The business trip was cancelled because the government ------- travel warnings yesterday for that country. (A) issues (B) issue (C) issued (D) has issued No. 7 A new high-rise will be built at the site where an old school once -------. (A) stands (B) standing (C) stand (D) stood No. 8 The strong economy is pushing stocks higher, but ------- still haven't reached last year's levels. (A) themselves (B) them (C) it (D) they No. 9 If you have any questions ------- the midterm exam, please ask your teaching assistant. (A) about (B) under (C) around (D) behind No. 10 Please fill out the form and ------- it to the window if you want to get a student discount. (A) enter (B) input (C) renew (D) submit