No. 1 Joe was unable to ------- the problem by himself. (A) solving (B) solved (C) solve (D) solves No. 2 The fight between the two companies started when one started to buy ------- the firm's stock. (A) under (B) through (C) up (D) down No. 3 The new shopping mall will be located somewhere ------- this highway. (A) into (B) among (C) along (D) alone No. 4 The rumor about the company has spread rapidly ------- thousands of employees. (A) among (B) along (C) aside (D) astride No. 5 Tony has been in a good mood since he got promoted ------- a senior manager. (A) in (B) as (C) to (D) with No. 6 The student was ------- to provide the professor with the adequate evidence that the experiment had been successful. (A) uncertain (B) understanding (C) unsure (D) unable No. 7 Libra Technologies Inc. is now setting its sights ------- Indian market, which continues to grow by 5% each year. (A) at (B) for (C) with (D) on No. 8 After the unexpected death of the CEO, the board of directors ------- a meeting at 10 p.m. (A) calling (B) was called (C) called (D) has called No. 9 The CEO of Ultra Beauty makes sure to take time ------- just for himself after lunch everyday. (A) out (B) outside (C) in (D) on No. 10 With the election over, the new congress man could now ------- his attention toward solving pollution problems. (A) change (B) alter (C) transform (D) turn