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1.  
The manager was ________ by the staff for his fair decisions.

Correct Answer: A [respected]

Explanation:

Passive “was + past participle”: respected by the staff.

2.  
The branch ordered new ________ – pens, registers and envelopes.

Correct Answer: C [stationery]

Explanation:

Stationery (e for envelopes) = writing materials; stationary = not moving.

3.  
She gave me some useful ________ about opening a savings account.

Correct Answer: B [advice]

Explanation:

“some useful ____” needs the noun; “advice” is uncountable (no -s); “advise” is the verb.

4.  
The cashier counted the notes ________ to avoid mistakes.

Correct Answer: D [carefully]

Explanation:

An adverb describes how she counted.

5.  
Although the queue was long, the staff remained ________.

Correct Answer: A [calm]

Explanation:

“Although” needs a contrast with the problem (a long queue) → a (+) word.

6.  
The loan was approved ________ the applicant had a good credit record.

Correct Answer: D [because]

Explanation:

A good record is the reason for approval → cause connector.

7.  
The minister will ________ the new branch on Monday.

Correct Answer: C [inaugurate]

Explanation:

“will” + base verb.

8.  
This medicine has no side ________.

Correct Answer: B [effects]

Explanation:

“side effects” – the noun “effect” (result) in the plural.

9.  
Please keep your valuables in the ________ provided by the bank.

Correct Answer: C [locker]

Explanation:

A noun for a storage box; “lock” is the device on it.

10.  
The auditor's remarks were a ________ to the hard-working staff; he praised their accuracy.

Correct Answer: A [compliment]

Explanation:

Praise = compliment (Complement completes).

11.  
His speech was so ________ that many people in the audience fell asleep.

Correct Answer: B [dull]

Explanation:

“so … that many fell asleep” – a (−) result needs a (−) cause.

12.  
He ________ cash on the way, so he borrowed some from a friend.

Correct Answer: D [ran out of]

Explanation:

run out of = have no more of; that is why he borrowed.

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