2. The company often … the goods in local newspapers.

a) advertises b) advertised c) will advertise

3. David … 14 people in 2002.

a) employed b) employs c) has employed

4. The company … many shares every year.

a) issued b) issues c) will issue

5. The Board of Directors often … business problems.

a) discusses b) discussed c) have discussed

6. Managers … many problems every week.

a) have solved b) solve c) solved

7. We … the company in 1997.

a) set up b) will set up c) have set up

8. The clerks … their obligations well every year.

a) fulfilled b) fulfil c) have fulfilled

9. They … prices 3 years ago.

a) will reduce b) reduce c) reduced

10. Usually my boss … much attention to the quality of goods.

a) pays b) paid c) have paid