1. Compaq .......... computers.
   a) is making
   b) makes
   c) does
   d) is doing

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2. H.P. .......... a new advanced type of printer.
   a) is developing
   b) develops
   c) is taking
   d) takes

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3. The yen .......... against the dollar
   a) is flying
   b) flies
   c) is falling
   d) falls

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4. The dollar .......... at 1.8 to the pound.
   a) is growing
   b) grows
   c) is standing
   d) stands

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5. I guess we .......... a market share of about 20%
   a) are having
   b) have
   c) are in charge of
   d) are being in charge of

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6. Times are hard so we .......... 50 people redundant.
   a) are making
   b) make
   c) are doing
   d) do

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7. Kate .......... in her report later today.
   a) is coughing
   b) coughs
   c) is sending
   d) sends

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8. Kate often .......... her reports in late.
   a) is flying
   b) flies
   c) is sending
   d) sends

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9. Things are really great. Business ..........
   a) is booming
   b) booms
   c) is thundering
   d) thunders

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10. Inflation .......... quickly, I'm afraid to say.
   a) is sliding
   b) slides
   c) is growing
   d) grows
   e) paid