Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The committee approved the ............... of the new policy.
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The noun "implementation" correctly follows "the" and means putting the policy into practice.
2The inspector conducted a thorough ............... of the safety procedures.
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The noun "assessment" correctly follows the adjective phrase "a thorough" in this formal sentence.
3The new measures led to a significant ............... in costs.
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The noun "reduction" correctly follows "a significant" and names the change in costs.
4The project was delayed because of the ............... to meet the deadline.
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The noun "failure" correctly follows "because of the" and refers to not meeting the deadline.
5The company announced the ............... of its operations into Asia.
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The noun "expansion" correctly follows "the" and names the growth of the company's operations.
6Several key issues were resolved during the ............... between management and staff.
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The noun "negotiation" correctly follows "during the" and names the discussion process.
7Her contribution deserves greater ............... from the academic community.
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The noun "recognition" correctly follows "greater" and means formal appreciation or acknowledgement.
8The agreement requires full ............... of any financial interests.
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The noun "disclosure" correctly follows "full" and means making financial interests known.
9No changes may be made without prior ............... from the director.
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The noun "approval" correctly follows "prior" and means permission given before changes are made.
10The client requested ............... on several points in the contract.
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The noun "clarification" correctly follows "requested" and means an explanation that makes something clearer.
11The report examined the fair ............... of resources across the region.
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The noun "allocation" correctly follows "the fair" and names the distribution of resources.
12There was a sudden ............... from established procedure.
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The noun "departure" correctly follows "a sudden" and means a change away from established procedure.
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Answers
- The committee approved the implementation of the new policy.
- The inspector conducted a thorough assessment of the safety procedures.
- The new measures led to a significant reduction in costs.
- The project was delayed because of the failure to meet the deadline.
- The company announced the expansion of its operations into Asia.
- Several key issues were resolved during the negotiation between management and staff.
- Her contribution deserves greater recognition from the academic community.
- The agreement requires full disclosure of any financial interests.
- No changes may be made without prior approval from the director.
- The client requested clarification on several points in the contract.
- The report examined the fair allocation of resources across the region.
- There was a sudden departure from established procedure.