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Partial Student Key: Answers to Odd-Numbered Reinforcement

Exercises

Business English 10th Edition

Mary Ellen Guffey Emerita Professor of Business Los Angeles Pierce College

Carolyn M. Seefer Professor of Business Diablo Valley College

SOUTH-WESTERN CENGAGE Learning

Answers to Odd Items, Reinforcement Exercises

Chapter 1

Exercise B 1. b 7. c 3. 5.

a d

9. a

Exercise C 1. coworker 7. first-class 3. 5.

in-depth out-of-date

9. day care

Exercise D 1. corn 3. sert 5. rev 7. be 9. mis

Exercise E 1. b 3. h 5. d

equivalent, similar to abandon unalterable of or relating to the Caribbean Sea harmful, injurious

7. h 9. c

Exercise F Answers will vary.

Chapter 2

Exercise B 1. verb 3. noun 5. noun

Exercise C Answers will vary.

7. noun 9. verb

Exercise D 1. The—adjective (article)

7. it—pronoun

3. message—noun 9. quickly—adverb

5. virus—noun

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1. Wow-interjection 7. of-preposition 3. 5.

immediately-adverb the-adjective (article)

9. network-adjective

Exercise E 1. offer-action 7. are-linking 3. 5.

selected-action deliver-action

9. dreams-action

Exercise F I. b 7. c 3. 5.

b b

9. a

Exercise G Answers will vary.

Chapter 3

Exercise B 1. b 7. d 3. 5.

b d

9. b

Exercise C 1. D 7. 1 3. I 9. D 5. P

Exercise D 1. simple 7. complex 3. 5.

simple complex

9. complex

Exercise E Answers will vary.

Pattern 1: Subject-Verb Answers will vary. 1. The football team-won 3. Students-study 5. The committee-voted

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Pattern 2: Subject—Action Verb—Object Answers will vary. 7. Licia answered the—telephone 9. Salespeople sold—products

11. Stock pays—dividends

Pattern 3: Subject—Linking Verb—Complement Answers will vary. Noun or pronoun complements 13. The applicant was—he or Michael 15. The caller could have been—she or Kathy

Adjective complements 17. My investment was—profitable 19. Our new supervisor is—friendly

Exercise F 1. a 7. c 3. 5.

d a

9. a

Exercise G 1. a 7. b 3. 5.

d a

9. c

Exercise H Answers will vary.

1. Because I am looking for a position in hotel management, I am interested in your job posting.

3. During job interviews candidates must provide details about their accomplishments, which is why they should rehearse answers to expected questions.

5. A candidate who provided a wide range of brief stories about specific accomplishments was hired.

Exercise I 1. b 3. a 5. b

Exercise J Answers will vary.

7. a 9. a

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Chapter 4

LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. b 7. b 3. 5.

c a

9. a

Exercise C 1. employees 11. waltzes 3. watches 13. geese 5. franchises 15. glitches 7. lunches 17. gases 9. glasses 19. committees

Exercise D I. C 7. C 3. C 9. C 5. A

LEVEL 2 Exercise B I. b 11. b 3. a 13. a 5. e 15. b 7. b 17. a 9. b 19. b

Exercise C 1. balances of trade I 1. know-it-alls 3. bills of sale 13. Cs 5. subsidiaries 15. governors-elect 7. Wednesdays 17. logos 9. Sanchezes 19. depts.

Exercise D Answers will vary. 1. Have the Alvarezes been invited? 3. Most loan officers know the dos and don'ts of credit. 5. Many ordinary heroes live among us. 7. Both attorneys were well prepared.


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LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. b 7. c 3. 5.

a b

9. b

Exercise C 1. a 11. a 3. b 13. a 5. c 15. c 7. a 17. c 9. b 19. c

Exercise D 1. teeth 11. MDs 3. electronics 13. brushes 5. A's 15. batches 7. stimuli 17. pros 9. women 19. brothers-in-law

Exercise E 1. b 7. b 3. 5.

b b

9. b

Chapter 5

LEVEL I Exercise B 1. the job applicant's qualifications 7. competitors' prices 3. 5.

a seller's permit customers' addresses

9. several doctors' offices

Exercise C 1. students' 7. passengers' 3. 5.

company's customers'

9. governor's

Exercise D 1. citizens' 11. client's 3. witness's 13. customers' 5. employees 15. children's 7. waitress's 17. subscribers 9. companies' 19. America's


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LEVEL 2 Exercise B I. States I 1. Norris's 3. staff's 13. Inc.'s 5. beneficiaries' 15. Fox's 7. avionics 17. Ltd.'s 9. employees' 19. claims

Exercise C 1. The hourly fee of my sister's lawyer is high. 3. The success of Stephenie Meyer's latest book has been overwhelming. 5. The motor home of my supervisor's friend is always parked in the company lot.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B I. Sue 7. dollar's 3. 5.

buyers' week's

9. people's

Exercise C 1. Domino's 11. father-in-law's 3. students 13. Jason's 5. guests' 15. other's 7. parties' 17. employees 9. CPAs' 19. waitress's

Exercise D 1 a 7. b 3. 5.

b c

9. a

Exercise E Answers will vary. I. Leonard's photographs were published in a national magazine. 3. Milli and Robert's honeymoon trip was a gift from their parents. 5. All customers' tips are divided among the servers and support staff.

Chapter 6

LEVEL 1 Exercise B Answers will vary. Subjects Objects 1. I 1. me 3. he 3. him 5. they 5. them 6 Partial Student Key



Exercise C 1. a 11. a 3. a 13. a 5. b 15. c 7. c 17. a 9. c 19. a

Exercise D 1. its 7. theirs 3. 5.

her it's

9. Your

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. me 11. 1 3. I 13. me 5. him 15. us 7. we 17. us 9. he 19. her

Exercise C 1. he 11. me 3. he 13. hers 5. me 15. its 7. he 17. us 9. your 19. she

Exercise D Answers will vary. I. My supervisor and I will attend the developers' conference in Dallas. 3. Just between you and me, will the manager be replaced? 5. The manager expected Jeff and me to work late whenever necessary. 7. Ours is the only office without its own parking spaces.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. I 11. her 3. me 13. they 5. they 15. him 7. he 17. him 9. he 19. she




Exercise C 1. attorneys 11. 1 3. Sally's 13. I 5. graphics 15. company's 7. I 17. We 9. There's 19. RSVPs

Exercise D 1. b 7. b 3. 5.

a c

9. a

Chapter 7

LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. their 3. his or her 5. his

7. he or she has 9. he or she

Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. a. All new teachers must have their lesson plans approved.

b. Every new teacher must have all lesson plans approved. c. Every new teacher must have his or her lesson plans approved.

3. a. Doctors must submit their insurance paperwork on time. b. A doctor must submit all insurance paperwork on time. c. A doctor must submit his or her insurance paperwork on time.

Exercise D Answers will vary. 1. The article reported that Google had acquired Image America and that Google planned to use

Image America's aerial photography technology. 3. Mr. Williams told Mr. Whitman that Mr. Whitman needed to take a vacation. 5. Ms. Hartman talked with Courtney about Courtney's telecommuting request, but Ms.

Hartman needed more information.

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. its 3. its 5. his or her 7. its

9. its 11. their 13. its 15. him or her

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LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. who 11. who 3. who 13. whoever 5. Whom 15. whom 7. whoever 17. whom 9. who 19. who

Exercise C 1. Who's 7. who's 3. Whose 9. Whose 5. Whose

Exercise D 1. its 11. its 3. their 13. Who's 5. its 15. who 7. whom 17. its 9. his 19. their

Exercise E 1. a 7. c 3. 5.

c a

9. a

Chapter 8

LEVEL I Exercise B 1. T (site) 7. T (messages) 3. T (packages) 9. I 5. 1

Exercise C 1. is-famous 7. feels-comfortable 3. 5.

smell-fantastic was-she

9. sounds-feasible

Exercise D 1. L (Donna Holts) 11. T (donation) 3. 1 13. L (person) 5. L (she) 15. T (service) 7. T (employees) 17. T (prescription) 9. L (marvelous) 19. L (bad)


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LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. active 3. passive 5. passive

7. active 9. passive

Exercise C Answers will vary. I. General Motors greatly reduced pollution when it built its new plant. 3. Filipinos send approximately one bill text messages every day. 5. Insurance companies offer doctors cash rewards for prescribing generic drugs. 7. The webmaster recently redesigned our Web site to increase its attractiveness and

effectiveness. 9. The author detected only a few of the many errors and changes during the first proofreading.

Exercise D I. were 3. be 5. be

7. were 9. were

Exercise E Answers will vary. 1. I wish that I were able to pilot an airplane. 3. If you were in my position, you would show more compassion. 5. If he was at today's meeting, I didn't see him.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B I. CEO's 7. customer 3. 5.

his your

9. player

Exercise C 1. b 7. b 3. 5.

b a

9. a

Exercise D Answers will vary. I. When I have some free time, I would like to write a novel. 3. We were surprised by Arianna's quitting so suddenly. 5. If you haven't changed your mind, be sure to call to make your plane reservations. 7. When you travel globally, try to ask good questions abut the culture before you leave. 9. Check to see whether the Web site is functioning properly.




Exercise E Answers will vary. I. Driving to the sales meeting, he turned the radio to NPR. 3. As a baboon growing up in the jungle, Kiki, I realized, had special nutritional needs. 5. After breaking into the building, the burglars set off an alarm heard by the police. 7. A woman said someone stole a necklace, which was valued at worth $3,000, from a safe in

her closet. 9. Dave Evola found his wallet lying under the front seat of his car.

Exercise F 1. a

7. a 3. a

9. b 5. a

Chapter 9

LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. opened, opens, will open 3. hurried, hurries, will hurry 5. covered, covers, will cover 7. planned, plans, will plan 9. preferred, prefer, will prefer

Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. Ned flies to New York monthly to meet with clients. 3. He will study until he passes the examination at a satisfactory level. 5. Several companies canceled their travel plans. 7. Madeline buys fresh produce daily. 9. We will enclose our current catalog.

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. b 7. a 3. 5.

a a

9. b

Exercise C 1. chosen 9. paid 3. bought II. fought 5. become 13. brought 7. taken 15. thrown

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Exercise D Past Present

Present Past Participle Participle lie (to rest) lay lain lying lay (to place) laid laid laying

1. lie 3. laid 5. lain

Exercise E

7. lay 9. lying

Past Present Present Past Participle Participle sit (to rest) sat sat sitting set (to place) set set setting rise (to go up) rose risen rising raise (to lift) raised raised raising

I. raise 3. raise 5. setting

7. raised 9. sits

Exercise F Answers will vary.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. have learned 7. have received 3. 5.

had done will have opened

9. will be interviewing

Exercise C 1. b 11. a 3. c 13. b 5. b 15. a 7. b 17. c 9. a 19. b

Exercise D 1. a 7. b 3. 5.

a b

9. a •




Chapter 10

LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. directory 7. Farkas, Evans, & Everett, Inc. 3. 5.

services one

9. actor

Exercise C 1. a 7. b 3. 5.

a a

9. a

Exercise D 1. a 11. a 3. a 13. a 5. a 15. b 7. b 17. a 9. a 19. a

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. b 11. a 3. b 13. b 5. b 15. a 7. b 17. a 9. a 19. b

Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. The staff is recommending that a flexible workweek be implemented. 3. Our city council has recently voted to restrict spending. 5. Some of the jury members believe that the prosecution's evidence is not relevant. 7. Somebody in the theater filled with patrons was using a cell phone. 9. Either you or Anne was responsible for locking up.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. a II. b 3. b 13. a 5. a 15. a 7. b 17. a 9. b 19. b




Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. The most important traits I have to over an employer are energy and enthusiasm. 3. The principal tasks in this office are abstracts and affidavits. 5. The main objectives this year are to increase sales and decrease expenses. 7. The number of businesses that outsource is growing. 9. Some of the employees are planning a retreat during the summer.

Exercise D I. There are 3. has 5. Were 7. were 9. are

Exercise E 1. a 3. c 5. a

Chapter 11 LEVEL 1 Exercise B I. b 3. b 5. b 7. a 9. b

Exercise C 1. most (least) creative 3. most (least) current 5. more (less) quiet or quieter

11. is 13. are 15. surrounds 17. has 19. has

7. a 9. b

11. b 13. b 15. a 17. b 19. b

7. more (less) professional 9. worst

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. a 11 b 3. a 13. b 5. b 15. b 7. b 17. a 9. b 19. b




Exercise C 1. a 9. an 3. an 1 I. an 5. a 13. an 7. an 15. an

Exercise D 1. b 11. a 3. b 13. a 5. a 15. b 7. b 17. b 9. a 19. a

Exercise E 1. yellow sports car 3. concise, courteous e-mail message 5. direct, practical approach 7. imaginative, daring designer 9. impractical budget item

Exercise F Answers will vary. 1. Our health care provider increased fees. 3. She was offered a part-time position. 5. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 7. Only work-related expenses are reimbursed. 9. 1 left you a voice mail message.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. a 1 1 . a 3. a 1.3. b 5. b 15. h 7. a 17. a 9. a 19. a

Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. How much farther is the gas station? 3. In comparing paperbound and hardbound books, I prefer the latter. 5. Less preparation is needed for entry-level jobs.

Exercise D 1. b 3. a 5. a Partial Student Key

7. b 9. b



Exercise E 1. a

7. b 3. b

9. a 5. b

Chapter 12

LEVEL I Exercise B 1. b 3. b 5. b 7. b 9. a

11. b 13. b 15. a 17. b 19. a

LEVEL 2 Exercise B

1. Where should I send the application form? 3. Special printing jobs must be done outside the office. 5. Who can tell me what time the meeting is scheduled? 7. Leah couldn't help laughing when Noah spilled his latte as he walked into the conference room. 9. Lee Montgomery graduated from college with a degree in graphic design.

11. Please write her performance appraisal quickly. 13. When did you graduate from college? 15. I didn't mean to wake you.

Exercise C 1. a 3. b 5. a 7. a 9. a

11. a 13. a 15. b 17. b 19. a

Exercise D 1. To whom did you send payment? 3. With what companies did you apply? 5. From what company did you purchase these supplies?

LEVEL 3 Exercise B I. b 3. a 5. a 7. b 9. a

16

11. b 13. b 15. a 17. b 19. b

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Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. Working at her computer, Christie was oblivious to the chaos around here. 3. Kelly is reconciled to the fact that her sister will always earn more than she does. 5. The model we received differs from the model we ordered online.

Exercise D 1. a

7. a 3. b

9. h 5. a

Chapter 13 LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. a 3. b 5. a

Exercise C 1. confidential, 3. bull markets, 5. employees,

7. b 9. b

7. learn, however, 9. problem;

Exercise D Answers will vary. 1. Morgan studied hard for his accounting exam, and he earned the highest grade in the class. 3. She is considering a career in public relations or journalism. 5. We think, consequently, that we will need three new desks and computers. 7. Our competitor is advertising heavily; nevertheless, we see little change in our share of the market. 9. Survey employees about their preferences; then tabulate the results.

LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. b

7. b 3. a

9. a 5. a

Exercise C Coordinating Conjunctions and but yet nor or

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Conjunctive Adverbs however moreover consequently thus then

Subordinating Conjunctions if although because since when

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Exercise D 1. b 11. a 3. a 13. a 5. a 15. b 7. a 17. a 9. a 19. a

Exercise E Answers will vary. I. If you like my ideas, please vote to adopt them. 3. Because so many of our employees telecommute, we are purchasing additional wireless

devices. 5. Although most people today own a cell phone, many complain that other cell phone users are

rude. 7. Taxpayers who donate to charity will get tax breaks. 9. The idea that was adopted came from a group of students.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. a 7. b 3. b

9. b 5. a

Exercise C Answers will vary. 1. Stocks can be purchased either online or from a broker. 3. The Small Business Administration not only provides training but also guarantees loans. 5. Because old computer hardware creates hazardous dump sites, computer manufacturers are

starting recycling programs. OR: Old computer hardware creates hazardous dump sites; therefore, manufacturers are starting recycling programs.

Exercise D Answers will vary. 1. Rusty, who was recently hired as a transportation engineer, will work for Werner Enterprises,

which is located in Omaha, Nebraska. 3. Japanese ranchers, who learned that cows respond to beeps, equipped their herds with pagers;

consequently, these ranchers need fewer workers. 5. Nancy Burnett, who is a single parent with merchandising experience, started a mall-based

chain of stores that sell fashionable, durable children's clothing.

Exercise E I. b

7. b 3. a

9. a 5. b


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Chapter 14

LEVEL 1 Exercise B

1. date, time zone January 1, 1908, at 12 a.m., 3. C-essential appositive 5. parenthetical say, consequently, 7. series Gillette, Norwegian Cruise Line, Arby's, 9.

11.

address

date

Department, 149 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049, July 28, 2005,

13. parenthetical Nevertheless, 15. C-one-word appositive 17. parenthetical needed, however, 19. nonessential appositive Darrow, who was a heater salesman in Pennsylvania,

Exercise C 1. (2) Matt, Susan, 3. C 5. C 7. (5) Florida, Missouri, on Sunday, November 30, 1835, 9. (3) Washington, officer, 1:30 a.m.,

11. (4) Verrett, 160 Tolman Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, 13. (3) meantime, facts, testimonials, 15. (3) martial arts, Pilates, aqua fitness, 17. (4) analysis, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, 2008, 2009, 19. (4) Administration, 2003, start, manage,

LEVEL 2 Exercise B

1. short prepositional phrase 3. nonessential clause 5. independent adjectives 7. introductory clause 9. nonessential clause

11. introductory clause 13. independent clauses 15. long intro. prep. phrase 17. introductory verbal phrase 19. nonessential clause

C PictureTel, a subsidiary of IBM, reliable, you, Bricklin, spreadsheet, loans, considered, months, desk, Cohen, Jerry's,

Exercise C 1. (1) seamless, 3. (2) Enfield, a north London suburb, 5. (2) insurance, April 1,

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7. (1) chair, 9. (1) year,

11. (1) systems, 13. (1) sales, 15. (1) message, 17. C 19. (1) speeding,

LEVEL 3 Exercise B

I . short quotation 3. contrasting statement 5. adjacent numerals, numerals 7. abbreviations 9. contrasting statement

11. contrasting statement 13. clarity 15. adjacent numerals, numerals 17. omitted words 19. short quotation

world," said Mark Twain, confident, 2009, 7,500 Craig, LVN, Parrisher, RN, customers, stable, not risky, short, 2008, 1,040,000 Ford Motor Co., greedy," said Warren Buffett,


1. Series. Available entrees include filet mignon, baked chicken, and vegetarian pasta. 3. Introductory phrase. To make the deadline, you must apply online. 5. Contrasting statement. it was Marcus, not Ally, who knew how to get to the conference.

Exercise D 1. (2) think, Dr. Sirnanek, 3. (3) International, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, 5. (4) Rockefeller., Oil, driven, determined, 7. (3) Minor, leader, Worcester, 9. (1) team,

I I. (3) cubicles, radio, audio, 13. C 15. (1) Whatever it is, 17. (2) Cooperation, not competition 19. (1) Slingerlands,

Exercise E 1. b

7. c 3. a 9. b

5. a

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Chapter 15

LEVEL 1 Exercise B

1. (2) electronically; consequently, 3. (2) groceries; therefore, 5. (10) Cape Town, South Africa; Busan, South Korea; Istanbul, Turkey; Lima, Peru; and

Birmingham, Alabama, 7. (1) France; 9. (2) problem, Jennifer offered suggestions,

11. (1) work; 13. (1) hackers; 15. C 17. (3) anytime, businesses; therefore, 19. (3) individual, scanners; as a result,

LEVEL 2 Exercise B

1. C 3. (1) way: 5. (1) outlet: 7. (1) said: 9. (2) assets, liabilities,

11. (3) products: YouTube, Blogger 13. C 15. C 17. (1) these: 19. (1) mistake:


1. E-mail is used extensively in business today; therefore, the messages I send must be professional.

3. I would like to travel to Shanghai, China; Athens, Greece; Budapest, Hungary; and Bangkok, Thailand.

5. 1 have one goal for taking this course: I want to improve my professional writing skills.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B

1. (4) associate; for example, good communication skills, outgoing personality, 3. (1) Burger: 5. (2) China; that is, 7. (2) monopoly, namely, 9. (8) Richard Anderson, CEO, Delta Airlines; Keith Wandell, CEO, Harley Davidson; and

Constance Lau, CEO,




Exercise C 1. b

7. a 3. a

9. a 5. b

Chapter 16

LEVEL 1 Exercise B 1. b 7. b 3. a 9. b 5. a

Exercise C 1. (5) Susan B. Smith, PhD, Washington, DC. 3. (3) Dr. Jacqueline A. 2014. 5. (3) Soltani, MS, FDA. 7. (2) Stop! apple! 9. (2) rates, interested.

11. (1) degree. 13. (4) Ms. J. S. AFL-CIO. 15. (2) UK, USA. I 7. (2) $45.95 account? 19. (6) Lt. Gen. U.S. 6 p.m.

LEVEL 2 Exercise B

1. b 11. a 3. b 13. b 5. a 15. b 7. b 17. b 9. a 19. a

Exercise C 1. (2) The 39 Steps (have you seen the reviews?) 3. (1) wikis-these 5. (2) Web 2.0-privacy, overuse, and etiquette- 7. (2) dates (see Section 12.3 of the original grant): 9. (2) ships (Carnival Dream, Celebrity Equinox, Oasis of the Seas, Seabourn Odyssey, and

Viking Legend)

Exercise D 1. Numerous appeals, all of which come from concerned parents, 3. Numerous appeals-all of which come from concerned parents-



with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use

Explanation: Commas setting off the parenthetical element are normal punctuation. Parentheses de-emphasize the element. Dashes emphasize the element.

LEVEL 3 Exercise B

1. The graduating class of '99 held its ten-year reunion on a cruise ship. 3. Smoking is still allowed in Russia's trains, clubs, and restaurants. 5. "Whether you think you can or think you can't," said Henry Ford, "you're right." 7. Kym Anderson's chapter titled "Subsidies and Trade Barriers" appears in the book How to

Spend $50 Billion to Make the World a Better Place. 9. In his speech the software billionaire said, "Our goal is to link the world irregardless [sic] of

national boundaries and restrictions." 11. Garth said he was "stoked" about his upcoming vacation to Mexico. 13. Did you see the article titled "Why Jobs Are Going Unfilled Amid Layoffs" in

Business Week? 15. Would you please send a current catalog to Globex, Inc. 17. Three of the largest manufacturers—Dell, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard—submitted bids. 19. Albert Einstein once said that only two things (the universe and human stupidity) are infinite.


Exercise D 1. b

7. c 3. a

9. a 5. b

Chapter 17 LEVEL 1 Exercise B

1. (4) 1 Freudian I meeting 3. (2) Internet online 5. (4) mail fraud identity theft 7. (4) family winter Sunshine State 9. (7) company employees associate's bachelor's degrees colleges universities

11. (9) Kansas City Chouteau Room Hyatt Regency Crown Center spring 13. (6) fall The Prudential Life Insurance Company 15. (3) Socratic business management 17. (3) master's degree UCLA 19. (2) Greek engineering


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LEVEL 2 Exercise B 1. (7) federal judge San Francisco businesses Web blind 3. (6) District Judge class-action lawsuit Corporation 5. (6) Uncle Ford Escape West Coast summer 7. (1) Minnesota 9. (4) founders Gate 16 Flight 263 North

11. (4) Corporation Avenue Vernon California 13. (5) Googol angel investor Inc. company's 15. (5) Center Department of Health and Social Services 17. (4) Big Mac Coca-Cola 19. (3) northern War Arabica

LEVEL 3 Exercise B

1. (2) planet Pluto 3. (9) sun former Vice President graduation address Brigham Young University 5. (2) world's Never 7. (4) Accounting Department invoice Paid 9. (3) office manager regards

Exercise C 1. a 11. b 3. b 13. a 5. a 15. a 7. b 17. b 9. a 19. a

Exercise D Answers will vary.

Exercise E 1. b 3. a 5. a 7. b 9. a




Chapter 18

LEVEL 1 Exercise B

1. 17 new status updates 3. charged 10 cents per copy 5. on April 9 7. charges of $3.68, $.79, and $40 9. meeting at 11 a.m.

11. a total of 79 orders 13. C 15. Twenty-seven interviewees

17. C 19. has 66 rooms 21. on 15 April 2009 23. 5:30 p.m. 25. for $100 27. at 18307 11 `h Street 29. C

Exercise C 1. A total of 259 identity theft complaints were filed with the FTC on November 2 alone. 3. On April 15 Alicia submitted the following petty cash disbursements: $2.80, $.95, $5, and

$.25 5. Twenty-four different wireless packages are available from our three local dealers. 7. Although McDonald's advertised a sandwich that cost only 99 cents, most customers found

that lunch cost between $3 and $3.99. 9. We want to continue operations through the 30 th , but we may be forced to close by the 22 nd .

LEVEL 2 Exercise B

1. 5, 1,680 11. 41,33 3. 3, 4, 8 13. 90 5. 16 15. 2 7. numbers 17. 2 years 6 months 9. 53 million 19. seven years, $50 million

Exercise C 1. sold for $1.5 million 3. a law that is 1 year 2 months and 5 days old 5. three 75-pound weights 7. Joan Brault, 74, and Frank Brault, 72 9. $5.8 billion

11. you are No. 25 13. C or about 300 voters 15. Section 3.2 17. warranty period of 2 years (business term) 19. selected Nos. 305 and 409


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LEVEL 3 Exercise B 1. "Kingda Ka," which claims to be the world's fastest and tallest roller coaster, travels 128

miles per hour and is 456 feet high. 3. Swiss engineers used precise instruments to ensure that Kingda Ka's 3,118 feet of steel track

were within 0.05 inches of specifications. 5. Only the Kingda Ka ride can reach speeds of 128 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds, achieving a

negative gravity force with 6.5 seconds of weightlessness at the top before taking a 41-story plunge.

7. The square mileage of Washington, DC, is 68.2; and its population is about 550,000. 9. African Americans make up approximately 55.6 percent of the population in Washington, DC.


Exercise D 1. a 7. a 3. b

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