C. shows                                                         D. showed

9.__________ the goods, we discovered that they were overall inferior in quality to the sample.

A. On examination                                            B. After examination

C. Examination of                                             D. Upon examining

10.The commodities you offered are __________line with the business scope of our customers.

A. out                                                              B. without

C. out of                                                          D. outside

11.The discount of 3% agreed upon was granted only __________ no balance was outstanding from previous accounts.

A. depends on                                                  B. condition that

C. on condition                                                 D. on condition that

12.If you cannot make reduction in your price, we will regretfully decline your offer__________ .

A. as it stand                                                    B. as it stands