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289. advanced-46
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Advanced level # 46 (Answer Keys)
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A1
As a troubleshooter he was often sent to sort out problems in different area offices.
answer: (d) sent
A2
I don't believe it myself but according to the newspapers he is supposed to have exaggerated the firm's profits.
answer: (c) according
A3
He finds himself in a very difficult situation since you could say he's between a rock and a hard place.
answer: (b) between
A4
Eventually they made their minds up and decided to appoint the outsider to the job.
answer: (b) decided
A5
In order to prevent any industrial espionage all employees had to sign a document preventing them from
talking about their work.
answer: (a) order
A6
With a view to providing a better environment for their children the couple decided to move away from the city
to the countryside.
answer: (d) away
A7
The boss wants you to explain why there is a discrepancy in the figures and account for the sudden drop in
profits.
answer: (c) account
A8
The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's calling for the government to help.
answer: (b) calling
A9
The government are erecting concrete blocks around the Houses of Parliament to defend the buildings against
possible terrorist attacks.
answer: (a) defend
A10
It wasn't really a serious crime but it was pointed out to him that by parking there he was in violation of a local
byelaw.
answer: (d) violation

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