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in order to  ________  satisfactory levels of productivity in the factory, the floor manager regularly consults with workers about mechanical problems.

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

Students must present written ................ from a parent in case she needs to take

Helen is _______ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes

.................. snowfall will continue across the country this whole week, possibly leading to canceled flights and traffic jams.

All journalists have a responsibility to double-check any facts presented in their articles to the ................ extent possible

She became a full-time member of ____ last year.

Managing project risks and developing .............. plans to keep projects on track are critical competencies for today's project managers.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen.

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According to Picton Daily News, only ------ damage to the area occurred during the tropical storm.

Who do you consider ______ responsible for the accident?

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Crum Carpeting's profits have risen ------- since the company introduced a new environmentally friendly carpet line.

A formal ................ will be held on Saturday evening to honor this year's winners of the Sarah Walters Achievement Award

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: …….. industrial Products can be made from soybeans.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence below: 
_____ addition it is likely that in the near future we will see robots- taking on some of the care functions elderly, or long-term ill people.A.at     B.in     C.for     D.wit

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I would have been here sooner but the rain kept me............

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You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and ______ a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks.

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Senior human resources personnel need to ------ at least two training events this year to be eligible for a bonus.

Every culture has its own (1)_____ list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society (2)_____ has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of (3)_____ manners. If you travel to (4)_____ country, on business or vacation, it is really (5)____ to learn some of that country’s customs so that you (6)_____ insult the local people there. The word “taboo” comes from the Tongan language and is used in (7)_____ English to describe verbal and non-verbal behavior that is forbidden or to be (8) _____. In spite of people’s common thought, taboos are not universal and they tend to be (9)_____ to a certain culture or country, and usually form around a community’s values and beliefs. (10)_____, what is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
(7)......................

The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _____ best in its climate and soil.

Bananas imported from the Philippines are dominating supermarket shelves .................... due to their attractive appearance