1. Provided that Ms. William is willing to work cooperatively on the project, Mr.
Phillips will be assigned to help …… collate the research results.
(A) she
(B) her
(C) hers
(D) herself
2. Members of the design team have submitted the preliminary findings of ….
study on digital security technologies.
(A) they
(B) their
(C) them
(D) theirs
3. The customer service manager should handle major complaints ……. rather
than allowing junior representatives to deal with them.
(A) she
(B) her
(C) hers
(D) herself
4. The speaker will be available to answer questions after the presentation for
…….. who are able to stay.
(A) their
(B) those
(C) them
(D) these
5. The electronic organizer recently unveiled by the rival manufacturer is
strikingly similar to …….. .
(A) our
(B) we
(C) us
(D) ours
6. The new members of the Purchasing Department will be given the procurement
manual to acquaint ……. with our basic procedures.
(A) their
(B) it
(C) themselves
(D) those
7. The services and options offered to Vero Insurance customers are far superior
to ……. offered by its biggest rival, Beltex.
(A) that
(B) those
(C) this
(D) these
8. Mr. William went well beyond the manager’s expectations of …… when he
successfully landed the Melios Sportswear advertising contract.
(A) he
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself
9. The union representatives were unhappy at the Business Association’s attempt
to exclude ........... from the government committee on industrial development.
(A) they
(B) them
(C) their
(D) theirs
10. In choosing between the two brands of coffee makers, consumers have shown
no clear preference for one over …….. .
(A) each other
(B) another
(C) others
(D) the other
11. Answering customer questions is sometimes difficult to do on ..................... , so
we have created a list of frequently asked questions
(A) yours
(B) yourself
(C) your own
(D) you
12. Mr. Shine updated the company’s Web site by ………….because the other
programmer had a problem with her password
(A) itself
(B) herself
(C) themselves
(D) himself
13. While Mr. Kohl is on vacation, his assistant is expected to take care of any
necessary paperwork …………
(A) hers
(B) she
(C) her
(D) herself
14. While on this field trip, please be very attentive to ensure that children are
constantly supervised and never left on ………..
(A) their own
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) theirs
15. The home sales and rental markets should strengthen soon, as ………usually
benefit when the local economy improves
(A) it
(B) both
(C) that
(D) which
16. Some providers service contracts require a two-year commitment, whereas
.......... is only six months long.
(A) ourselves
(B) we
(C) our
(D) ours
17. While on this field trip, please be very attentive to ensure that children are
constantly supervised and never left on ………..
(A) their own
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) theirs
18. Since………has volunteered for cleaning duty this week, we’ll draw lots
among the staff members to pick two people.
(A) no one
(B) many
(C) some
(D) each one
19. Tonight’s guest is Mark Johnson, the first person…………..completed the
Chicago marathon with an artificial leg
(A) some
(B) he
(C) who
(D) when
20. With our field day, we hope to get the employees out of the office and give
them a chance to interact casually with…….
(A) either
(B) one another
(C) no other
(D) yourself
21. When the alarm rings in the hallway during a fire drill, ….. must evacuate
according to the guidelines previously instructed.
(A) no one
(B) another
(C) anyone
(D) everyone
22. Although the owner of the company wasn’t able to attend the meeting, his
secretary was ……. to take important notes for him.
(A) where
(B) when
(C) there
(D) why
23. When the two software companies gave a presentation, the partner company
had to choose one or ……..
(A) other
(B) the other
(C) another’s
(D) the one
24. Because their coach was on sick leave, the Sternwell football team had to
practice by ………
(A) their
(B) themselves
(C) them
(D) they
25. Although the company’s board members decided on a new promotional
product, the CEO chose a different one because he thought ..... would not appeal
to the public.
(A) it
(B) itself
(C) other
(D) them
26. .Pointing at the book in front of him, Peter said, “…….. is the book that
inspired me to study science.”
(A) Those
(B) This
(C) Which
(D) Whose
27. It is true that the presentation of the new product was very well conducted, but
the product ……..was so innovative that the investors could not be more
satisfied with it.
(A) its
(B) itself
(C) their
(D) themselves
28. Among ……... proposals, the CEO chose Julie’s because her proposal
contained thorough research and sophisticated statistical analysis.
(A) another
(B) nothing
(C) anything
(D) several
29. Ruth Akorful is a baker and has been managing……..business for several
years.
(A) hers
(B) herself
(C) her own
(D) she
30. From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to becoming an NBA champion
in 2008, Kevin Garnett has shown…......... to be one of the most talented
players.
(A) he
(B) him
(C) himself
(D) his
31. The author’s comments are considered …….own and are not necessarily
reflective of the view of the magazine publisher.
(A) she
(B) hers
(C) herself
(D) her
32. Until Mr. Mato and Mrs. Kaori moved to the newly renovated offices on the
second floor, both of ............. used temporary office space.
(A) their
(B) them
(C) theirs
(D) they
33. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively on… ........ and as part
of a team.
(A) they
(B) their
(C) their own
(D) themselves
34. It is too heavy for Mr. Lim and Ms. Hwang to move the new office furniture
by.....…
(A) theirs
(B) themselves
(C) them
(D) their own
35. The Microsoft Word software program used to do this task helps students
check their spelling and correct mistakes by……....
(A) their
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) theirs
36. The Associated Press interviewed six people who restored power to their home
on ............. , two of whom showed the AP how it is done.
(A) them
(B) their own
(C) themselves
(D) they
37. California employers should familiarize ….....with significant labor and
employment laws passed by the Legislature in 2000.
(A) they
(B) themselves
(C) theirs
(D) their
38. Pay Per Click advertising makes……easy to track how your advertising and
marketing efforts are going.
(A) they
(B) one
(C) what
(D) it
39. Ms. James stated that ............ must work together to make sure the committee is
effective.
(A) no one
(B) someone
(C) one anther
(D) everyone

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1. Provided that Ms. William is willing to work cooperatively on the project, Mr.
Phillips will be assigned to help …… collate the research results. (A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself
2. Members of the design team have submitted the preliminary findings of ….
study on digital security technologies. (A) they (B) their (C) them (D) theirs
3. The customer service manager should handle major complaints ……. rather
than allowing junior representatives to deal with them. (A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself
4. The speaker will be available to answer questions after the presentation for
…….. who are able to stay. (A) their (B) those (C) them (D) these
5. The electronic organizer recently unveiled by the rival manufacturer is
strikingly similar to …….. . (A) our (B) we (C) us (D) ours
6. The new members of the Purchasing Department will be given the procurement
manual to acquaint ……. with our basic procedures. (A) their (B) it (C) themselves (D) those
7. The services and options offered to Vero Insurance customers are far superior
to ……. offered by its biggest rival, Beltex. (A) that (B) those (C) this (D) these
8. Mr. William went well beyond the manager’s expectations of …… when he
successfully landed the Melios Sportswear advertising contract. (A) he (B) him (C) his (D) himself
9. The union representatives were unhappy at the Business Association’s attempt
to exclude ........... from the government committee on industrial development. (A) they (B) them (C) their (D) theirs
10. In choosing between the two brands of coffee makers, consumers have shown
no clear preference for one over …….. . (A) each other (B) another (C) others (D) the other
11. Answering customer questions is sometimes difficult to do on ..................... , so
we have created a list of frequently asked questions (A) yours (B) yourself (C) your own (D) you
12. Mr. Shine updated the company’s Web site by ………….because the other
programmer had a problem with her password (A) itself (B) herself (C) themselves (D) himself
13. While Mr. Kohl is on vacation, his assistant is expected to take care of any
necessary paperwork ………… (A) hers (B) she (C) her (D) herself
14. While on this field trip, please be very attentive to ensure that children are
constantly supervised and never left on ……….. (A) their own (B) they (C) themselves (D) theirs
15. The home sales and rental markets should strengthen soon, as ………usually
benefit when the local economy improves (A) it (B) both (C) that (D) which
16. Some providers’ service contracts require a two-year commitment, whereas
… .......... is only six months long. (A) ourselves (B) we (C) our (D) ours
17. While on this field trip, please be very attentive to ensure that children are
constantly supervised and never left on ……….. (A) their own (B) they (C) themselves (D) theirs
18. Since………has volunteered for cleaning duty this week, we’ll draw lots
among the staff members to pick two people. (A) no one (B) many (C) some (D) each one
19. Tonight’s guest is Mark Johnson, the first person…………..completed the
Chicago marathon with an artificial leg (A) some (B) he (C) who (D) when
20. With our field day, we hope to get the employees out of the office and give
them a chance to interact casually with……. (A) either (B) one another (C) no other (D) yourself
21. When the alarm rings in the hallway during a fire drill, ….. must evacuate
according to the guidelines previously instructed. (A) no one (B) another (C) anyone (D) everyone
22. Although the owner of the company wasn’t able to attend the meeting, his
secretary was ……. to take important notes for him. (A) where (B) when (C) there (D) why
23. When the two software companies gave a presentation, the partner company had to choose one or …….. (A) other (B) the other (C) another’s (D) the one
24. Because their coach was on sick leave, the Sternwell football team had to practice by ……… (A) their (B) themselves (C) them (D) they
25. Although the company’s board members decided on a new promotional
product, the CEO chose a different one because he thought ..... would not appeal to the public. (A) it (B) itself (C) other (D) them
26. .Pointing at the book in front of him, Peter said, “…….. is the book that
inspired me to study science.” (A) Those (B) This (C) Which (D) Whose
27. It is true that the presentation of the new product was very well conducted, but
the product ……..was so innovative that the investors could not be more satisfied with it. (A) its (B) itself (C) their (D) themselves
28. Among ……... proposals, the CEO chose Julie’s because her proposal
contained thorough research and sophisticated statistical analysis. (A) another (B) nothing (C) anything (D) several
29. Ruth Akorful is a baker and has been managing……..business for several years. (A) hers (B) herself (C) her own (D) she
30. From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to becoming an NBA champion
in 2008, Kevin Garnett has shown…......... to be one of the most talented players. (A) he (B) him (C) himself (D) his
31. The author’s comments are considered ……….own and are not necessarily
reflective of the view of the magazine publisher. (A) she (B) hers (C) herself (D) her
32. Until Mr. Mato and Mrs. Kaori moved to the newly renovated offices on the
second floor, both of ............. used temporary office space. (A) their (B) them (C) theirs (D) they
33. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively on… ........ and as part of a team. (A) they (B) their (C) their own (D) themselves
34. It is too heavy for Mr. Lim and Ms. Hwang to move the new office furniture by.....… (A) theirs (B) themselves (C) them (D) their own
35. The Microsoft Word software program used to do this task helps students
check their spelling and correct mistakes by…….... (A) their (B) they (C) themselves (D) theirs
36. The Associated Press interviewed six people who restored power to their home
on ............. , two of whom showed the AP how it is done. (A) them (B) their own (C) themselves (D) they
37. California employers should familiarize ….....with significant labor and
employment laws passed by the Legislature in 2000. (A) they (B) themselves (C) theirs (D) their
38. Pay Per Click advertising makes……easy to track how your advertising and marketing efforts are going. (A) they (B) one (C) what (D) it
39. Ms. James stated that ............ must work together to make sure the committee is effective. (A) no one (B) someone (C) one anther (D) everyone