Grammar Blitz
The decision must be make before the end of the week.
The decision must be made before the end of the week.
We must take full _______ of this learning opportunity.
advantage
Despite the slow start, the new product is expected to take _______ next year.
"The staff is currently decorating the office." BEING
The office is currently being decorated by the staff.
The data confirmed the results; _______, the company decided to proceed with the plan.
Therefore / As a result
She asked me where did I spend the money.
She asked me where I had spent the money.
The company must bear full _______ for the financial failure.
responsibility
The company must account _______ the sharp drop in sales last quarter.
for
"You must inform me immediately if the situation changes." UNLESS
Unless the situation changes, you don't have to inform me.
We agreed to the terms; _______, we still have some concerns about the timeline.
However / Nevertheless
If they would have invested earlier, they would have achieved success.
If they had invested earlier, they would have achieved success.
The experts failed to take the public opinion into _______.
account
We must find a way to get _______ the new regulations without breaking the law.
around
"The manager said, 'I will approve the strategy tomorrow.'" WOULD
The manager said he would approve the strategy the following day.
_______ the severe weather conditions, the event was held successfully.
Despite / In spite of
Rarely the company allows employees to utilise these facilities.
Rarely does the company allow employees to utilize these facilities.
The reform led to considerable _______ in the education sector.
growth
We must work harder to make _______ for the time lost during the delay.
up
"The pollution was so severe that the fish died out." SO
So severe was the pollution that the fish died out.
The meeting was cancelled _______ the sudden resignation of the director.
Due to / Owing to
I wish I will be able to facilitate the meeting next week.
I wish I were able to facilitate the meeting next week.
The negotiation team managed to reach a _______ on the crucial issue.
consensus
We cannot rule _______ the possibility of further market fluctuations next year.
out
"We regret that we did not address the issue earlier." HAD
Had we addressed the issue earlier, we would not feel regret now?.
The reform will be implemented _______ that all stakeholders agree on the final budget.
Provided that / Providing that