6. We regret ______ you that our research department will no longer provide services.

A. informed                                                     

B. inform

C. to inform                                                    

D. informing

7. A resolution on employee representation is ______ for a vote tomorrow afternoon.

A. presented                                                    

B. to present

C. presenting                                                   

D. to be presented

8. In socialist and capitalist economies ______, increasing numbers of highly qualified workers are unable to find jobs that require their skills and training.

A. alike                                                           

B. like

C. likely                                                          

D. liking

9. The turnover of the company in the second quarter was ______ that of the corresponding period last year.

A. the same as                                                  

B. as much than

C. more as                                                       

D. the same with

10. It is not advisable that one ______ beyond one’s means.

A. lived                                                           

B. is living

C. lives                                                           

D. live