Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the sentence, select the word that best completes the sentence.

1. As state and federal governments work __________ to create the best possible lives for our citizens, there is bound to be some disagreement.

A. passively
B. plagiarism
C. delinquently
D. simultaneously


2. Select the word that best completes the sentence:

The new cell phones were so popular the company was unable to __________ their enormous sales on the first day.

A. anticipate
B. improved
C. lessened
D. provide