Multiple Choice
The company is looking to __________ its market share in Asia.
a) expand
b) extend
c) broaden
d) widen
a) expand
The research suggests that exercise has a significant impact __________ mental well-being.
on
The company announced a significant __________ in profits this quarter. (INCREASEABLE)
INCREASE
It's unlikely that they will cancel the event.
PROBABILITY
There is __________ cancelling the event.
There is a low probability of them cancelling the event.
The old house has been empty __________ many years.
for
She had a narrow __________ from being caught in the heavy rain.
a) escape
b) avoidance
c) departure
d) release
a) escape
It is important to consider all the factors __________ making a decision.
before
His __________ to the new project was evident from his enthusiasm. (COMMIT)
COMMITMENT
She managed to finish the race despite feeling very tired.
EVEN
She managed to finish the race ________ very tired.
She managed to finish the race even though she felt very tired.
The company is keen to __________ new markets in South America.
a) invent
b) discover
c) explore
d) research
c) explore
In spite __________ all the evidence, he still denied any involvement.
a) of
b) from
c) in
d) with
a) of
The success of the project depends largely __________ the dedication of the team.
on
The museum houses a remarkable __________ of ancient artifacts. (COLLECT)
COLLECTION
They said that the new regulations would come into effect next month.
DUE
The new regulations ________ to come into effect next month.
The new regulations were said to be due to come into effect next month.
The artist's work is characterized by its bold and __________ use of color. (IMAGINE)
IMAGINATIVE
The new policy is aimed __________ reducing carbon emissions.
a) in
b) at
c) for
d) on
b) at
She wasn't sure __________ to believe his story or not.
whether
It's important to be __________ of cultural differences when traveling abroad. (AWARENESS)
AWARE
He regrets not studying harder for the exam.
WISHES
He wishes ___________ for the exam.
He wishes he had studied harder for the exam.
He didn't realize how difficult the task would be.
UNAWARE
He was ____________ the task would be.
He was unaware of how difficult the task would be.
His argument was based on a fundamental __________ of the facts.
a) neglect
b) disbelief
c) ignorance
d) misunderstanding
d) misunderstanding
__________ being a difficult task, they managed to complete it on time.
despite
The film received overwhelmingly __________ reviews from critics. (FAVOUR)
FAVOURABLE
The heavy rain made it impossible for us to go camping.
PREVENTED
The heavy rain ___________ camping.
The heavy rain prevented us from going camping.
Despite the initial optimism surrounding the new business venture, a series of unforeseen setbacks meant that it ultimately failed to ________ fruition.
a) bear
b) bring
c) come
d) draw
c) come