No. 1 Mike's promotion was approved by the board so he ------- become vice president from next month. (A) would (B) couldn't (C) did (D) will No. 2 It was shocking news that Silverstone Corporation was fined for committing ------- and substantial violations of federal law. (A) serious (B) seriousness (C) seriously (D) serious-minded No. 3 A labor union was established in ------- of common interest by working students. (A) postage (B) pain (C) pursuit (D) partner No. 4 When Ms. Anniston -------, we held a party in her honor. (A) realized (B) retired (C) retailed (D) rented No. 5 As many medical professionals predicted, the infection spread ------- the country by the end of summer. (A) through (B) throughout (C) on (D) out No. 6 Mr. Porter is in an important meeting and cannot be -------. (A) disturbed (B) distraught (C) disoriented (D) disbanded No. 7 LA Community College ------- offer basic reading programs for children. (A) frequent (B) frequently (C) frequentist (D) frequence No. 8 Tonight's dance performance is ------- to raise awareness about our city's cultural program. (A) intend (B) intended (C) intention (D) intentional No. 9 I can ensure that there is ------- I wouldn't do for the success of this project. (A) anything (B) everything (C) nothing (D) something No. 10 All the shipment is supposed ------- by custom officers. (A) to inspect (B) to be inspected (C) to be inspecting (D) to have inspected