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Complete the sentence with a preposition.
Sales have doubled this year, but we did start ___________a very low base!
from
Complete the sentence with a preposition.
We’ve been inundated___________orders since we all launched the campaign.
with
Complete the sentence with a preposition.
I can’t believe it! He’s been cleared ______ all charges.
of
Complete the sentence with a preposition.
We’ve basically found a gap _______ the market - and we aim to fill it!
in
Complete the sentence with a preposition.
We’ve pulled out of the project ____ concerns for our workers’ safety.
over
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
Sales have increased___________this quarter, which is great news for all concerned. (four)
fourfold
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We need to __________ our range if we’re going to survive. (diverse)
diversify
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The board needs to decide whether or not to recommend the bid to the___________ . (share)
shareholders
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
They called off the strike after winning major ___________from their employers. (concede)
concessions
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We’re quite optimistic about the sales for the coming year. (project)
projections
Choose the correct option.
He’s been accused of / for / by threatening to kill his ex-boss.
of
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They raised over $1 million in start-up funds, many of which / most of which / the extent to which has been spent on day-to-day running costs.
most of which
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We can grab a coffee on / in / en route to the airport.
en
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I spoke to my boss and she suggested to apply / me to apply / applying for funding.
applying
Choose the correct option.
He insisted to go / on going / going back and apologising to everyone.
on going
Complete the missing adjectives.
The economy is in a pretty d _ _ e state right now.
dire
Complete the missing adjectives.
For some o _ _ _ _ _ e reason, she decided to walk all the way home.
obscure
Complete the missing adjectives.
There is no s _ _ _ d evidence against him.
solid
Complete the missing adjectives.
We need a more t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t system of management.
transparent
Complete the missing adjectives.
They have an o _ _ _ _ _ g dispute with their neighbours.
ongoing
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.
It took me ages to get over the fact that he forgot our anniversary.
It was a long time before I was ready to __________ our anniversary. FORGIVE
forgive him for forgetting
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.
Other people’s situations often seem more attractive than our own.
_________ on the other side. GRASS
The grass is always greener
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.
It’s best not to expect too much. You may end up disappointed.
You know what they say - __________ ! CHICKENS
don’t count your chickens
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.
A takeover bid is a distinct possibility and may well be the best way out.
We’ve reached___________a takeover may be the best solution to our current problems. POINT
the point where
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.
It’s my own fault. I should’ve noticed what was going on much earlier.
To be honest, I ___________what was going on earlier. BLAME
blame myself for not noticing