Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The successful ............... of the new policy took several months.
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The noun "implementation" fits after the adjective "successful" in this formal noun phrase.
2Upon ..............., all visitors must report to reception.
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The noun "arrival" completes the fixed formal phrase "upon arrival".
3Despite his ............... to cooperate, the project continued.
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The noun "refusal" completes the phrase "his refusal to cooperate."
4All applications are subject to ............... by the committee.
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The noun "assessment" is needed after "subject to" in this formal passive structure.
5The two sides agreed to enter into ............... next week.
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The plural noun "negotiations" completes the common phrase "enter into negotiations."
6After the fire, the building had changed beyond ...............
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The fixed phrase is "recognition" in "beyond recognition."
7The data must not be shared without prior ............... from the client.
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The noun "authorisation" fits after "prior" and means official permission.
8Their ............... to respond promptly caused unnecessary delays.
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The noun "failure" completes the phrase "failure to respond."
9The proposal cannot proceed without board ...............
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The noun "approval" is the correct form in the compound noun phrase "board approval."
10Several jobs were lost following the ............... of funding.
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The noun "withdrawal" is needed before "of funding."
11The rapid ............... of the company created new challenges.
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The noun "expansion" is modified by the adjective "rapid."
12The factory operates in full ............... with safety regulations.
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The fixed phrase is "compliance" in "in full compliance with."
Exercise complete
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Answers
- The successful implementation of the new policy took several months.
- Upon arrival, all visitors must report to reception.
- Despite his refusal to cooperate, the project continued.
- All applications are subject to assessment by the committee.
- The two sides agreed to enter into negotiations next week.
- After the fire, the building had changed beyond recognition.
- The data must not be shared without prior authorisation from the client.
- Their failure to respond promptly caused unnecessary delays.
- The proposal cannot proceed without board approval.
- Several jobs were lost following the withdrawal of funding.
- The rapid expansion of the company created new challenges.
- The factory operates in full compliance with safety regulations.