GRAMMAR FOCUS

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3. Complete each of the sentences by using the past form of one of the verbs on the left and combining it with one of the words on the right. Use each verb once only. Some words on the rig/it are used more than once.

cut get back through

deal keep down forward

find put out with

read think over

1) By accident the switchboard operator ... her ... in the middle of our conversation.

2) After testing everything they finally ... ... what was wrong with the machine.

3) They ... costs ... by using less expensive materials.

4) The Finance Department ... ... the query about discounts.

5) He ... the figures ... to her so that she could be sure that he had the quantities exactly right.

6) She ... ... an interesting proposal at the meeting.

7) They ... the offer ... for a week before making a decision.

8) After ringing up three times I finally ... ... to head office.

4. As you study English, notice how some adverbs form common partnerships with other words, for example:

Each product isthoroughly tested. This process iswidely used.

If you want to use English in a natural way, you should note down and learn expressions like these. From the following list choose a suitable adverb to complete each sentence. Use each adverb once only.

absolutely conveniently eventually financially

satisfactorily specially widely

1) Our new office is ... located in the middle of the town.

2) I hope the negotiations will be concluded ... .

3) This credit card is ... accepted so I take it everywhere.

4) Make sure you're ... insured when you go to the States.

5) The accountant had to check that the company was ... sound.

6) You have been ... selected to try out our latest product.

7) I'm sure the Government's policy will ... cause a recession.

8) Get this software ... free when you buy one of our computers.

5. Look at the following sentences:

Each price the company might charge willlead toa different level of demand.

The same price increaseresults in a large drop in demand.

Now complete the sentences below matching cause with effect.

1) Price increases can ... to ... .

2) A sales decrease may ... in ... .

3) Doubling of the advertising budget should ... to ... .

4) A gradual decline in the market sector has ... in ... .

5) A reduction in staff salaries will ... to ... .

EFFECT

staff motivation falls

fall in demand

redundancies

sales increase

share price drop