Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The evaluation will ............... recommendations for reducing processing delays.
Wrong!
Use "make" with "recommendations" when a report proposes actions.
2After the data discrepancy was identified, the compliance team agreed to ............... an investigation.
Wrong!
In formal reports, "conduct" collocates naturally with "an investigation".
3The audit provides ............... evidence that the revised approval procedure has reduced duplicate payments.
Wrong!
Use "compelling" for evidence that strongly supports a conclusion.
4The report warns that unmanaged access rights may ............... a risk to client confidentiality.
Wrong!
Use "pose" with "a risk" to mean create or present a risk.
5Only suppliers that ............... strict criteria for data security were included in the final shortlist.
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Reports normally say that proposals "meet" criteria.
6The sample size was too small to draw firm ............... about regional demand.
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In analysis, we "draw" "conclusions" from evidence.
7Management must take immediate ............... to address the control weaknesses identified in Section 4.
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The fixed collocation is "take immediate action"; "measures" normally takes the verb "adopt" or "implement".
8The steering committee should ............... a deadline for submitting the revised implementation plan.
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Use "set" with "a deadline" when establishing a required completion date.
9Although the timetable was ambitious, the project team continued to ............... measurable progress against the revised milestones.
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Use "make" with "progress" to describe advancement toward a goal.
10The assessment helped the board ............... several shortcomings in the current procurement policy.
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Reports typically "identify" "shortcomings" when they point them out systematically.
11Future monitoring should ............... greater emphasis on early indicators of supplier insolvency.
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Formal reports usually "place" "emphasis" on an important issue.
12Employees may ............... a complaint through the confidential reporting channel if they suspect retaliation.
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In formal administrative reporting, people "lodge" "a complaint" when submitting it officially.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- The evaluation will make recommendations for reducing processing delays.
- After the data discrepancy was identified, the compliance team agreed to conduct an investigation.
- The audit provides compelling evidence that the revised approval procedure has reduced duplicate payments.
- The report warns that unmanaged access rights may pose a risk to client confidentiality.
- Only suppliers that meet strict criteria for data security were included in the final shortlist.
- The sample size was too small to draw firm conclusions about regional demand.
- Management must take immediate action to address the control weaknesses identified in Section 4.
- The steering committee should set a deadline for submitting the revised implementation plan.
- Although the timetable was ambitious, the project team continued to make measurable progress against the revised milestones.
- The assessment helped the board identify several shortcomings in the current procurement policy.
- Future monitoring should place greater emphasis on early indicators of supplier insolvency.
- Employees may lodge a complaint through the confidential reporting channel if they suspect retaliation.