C. ensure                           D. sure

14. If you can make us a firm offer at a _____ price, we will place an order with your corporation.

A. competitive                      B. comparative

C. subjective                       D. objective

15. We desire to establish _____ beneficial business relations.

A. mutual                           B. mutually

C. equal                            D. equally

16. Please let us have your lowest quotation on CIF Lagos basis _____ 500 pieces of 24 — inch electric fans as soon as possible.

A. in                               B. at

C. for                              D. on

17. We are unable to   _____ with your request in your letter dated Jan.   31, 2002.

A. conform                          B. compose

C. confirm                          D. comply

18. The market is not _____ active this year as it was last year.

A. that                             B. this

C. so                               D. such

19. If you can see your way clear to reduce your price by, say, 3%, we are ready to place with you an order for _____ 600 sets “ Butterfly ” Brand Sewing Machines.

A. other                            B. the other