A. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used:
PROVE, RELIVE, SUIT, SANCTION, BESEECH, DEPOSE, EXCLUDE, CONDUCT, RECOGNISE, ACHIEVE

1. We had little option but to ______________ postponement of the match.

2. Let him go, I ______________ you!

3. The cost of borrowing has ______________ from the inflation figures.

4. The company ______________ in-depth interviews with potential users in three states.

5. I work part time, which ______________ me fine.


B.  Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets.

1. You get a 10% ______________ on everything you sell. (COMMIT)

2. There is a general ______________ of the urgent need for reform. (RECOGNISE)

3. The course has attracted over 500 ______________ from different organizations. (PARTICIPATE)

4. She took the bad news ______________. (PHILOSOPHY)

5. She felt a great sense of ______________ every time she negotiated a deal. (ACHIEVE)


C. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition or adverbial, if necessary:

1. He wasn’t able to cope _____ the stresses and strains of the job.

2. She has set up a group of five people who all report _____ her.

3. What options are open _____ us?

4. I can't make _____ my mind whether to go or not.

5. She suffered acute stress due _____ the generally bad atmosphere in the workplace.