REVISION FOR BUSINESS GRAMMAR

Lecturer: Ms. Mai Thuy Vy

I. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of verbs or tenses.

01. Chief of Surgery Fernando Ramirez circulated a message to his operating theater nurses to
make known his (grateful) ____________ for their hard work.

02. All Nippon Bank recently indicated its (accept) ____________ of a plan to finance the
development of a new business complex in Osaka.

03. Global Airways has suffered a (significance) ____________ drop in passenger numbers
recently due to increased competition from budget carriers.

04. Scientists at major pharmaceutical companies utilize research to aid them in the creation of
medicinal (compounding) ____________

05. Mr. Molotov is in charge of (assessment) ____________ the necessity of new company
purchases.

06. The Wilkins Memorial is currently seeking (contribute) ____________ for its annual poetry
anthology.

07. The chief assistant for public relations is demonstrating a marked (reluctantly)
____________ for our company to finance major sporting events.
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08. The website Pop Culture announced today that pop starlet Kelly Hughes will (performance)
____________ a concert for charity.

09. Please look over the new health and safety (regulate)____________ and give me your
thoughts.

10. The customer service hotline has been taking a lot of calls due to (malfunctioned)
____________ in the ZH90 printer.

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11. The new SM250R (boast) ____________ superior power to that of any other motorcycle
in its class yet still rates very highly in terms of fuel economy.

12. The board members of the State Trading Corporation (announcement) ____________ a
major company shake-up in a press release last week.

13. All city bus maintenance technicians who were (requirement) ____________ to perform
extra work during the last month due to the strike will receive a bonus at the end of the week.

14. Speedy Internet now offers automatic monthly payments (direction) ____________ from
your bank or credit card account.

15. Mr. Daniels will almost certainly face obstacles as well as (rewarded) ____________ at his
new position as deputy director.

16. After a surprise (inspector) ____________, army investigators were happy to report there
were no security risks at Fort Stillwater.

17. With a solid decade of (experienced) ____________ in the industry, Gold Star
Pharmaceuticals plans to enlarge its business.

18. Creating employee rosters that are efficient as well as even-handed is a difficult (tasked)
____________ for any manager.

19. All of Global Transport's publicity materials must be (clear) ____________ by the
chairman before being published.
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20. Before you call customer (serves) ____________ you should always have your computer's
warranty available.

21. There is a small monthly fee, in addition to rent, charged for the (clean) ____________ of
the apartment complex.

22. All new electric frying pans are sold with a (comprehend) ____________ safety booklet
attached to them.

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23. A Brave Life, recently released in cinemas nationwide, is a (dramatic) ____________ of
Gunter Schmidt's classic wartime novel.

24. This evening will see light snow showers. but tomorrow is (expectation) ____________ to
be a clear, sunny day.

25. The design team has promised the marketing division that the product will be (readied)
____________ by late November.

26. The new computers are adequate, but, regrettably, they do not meet the (needy)
____________ of Heckler, Lamb, and Rhomb.

27. Taxpayers are protesting the new shopping mall on the grounds that it is (economics)
____________ unviable.

28. Blasco, Inc. has unveiled a new and exciting advertising (strategized) ____________ for
the launch of its new product.

29. The excellence of the home wares (manufacturer) ____________ by Ithaca Interiors is
renowned, even after 75 years of ongoing operations.

30. The president attended the seminar on reducing the nation's unemployment (rated)
____________.

31. The competing fabric softeners tested in the comparative analysis - Fluffy and Softy - have
(virtue) ____________ identical effects.
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32. Ms. Hernandez contracted two attorneys to help with the company takeover (discuss)
____________.

33. The experts assessing the science fair entries admitted that choosing the winner was
(extremes) ____________difficult.

34. A storm front (accompany) ____________ by squalls is forecast to pass through the
southeast part of the region by early afternoon.

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35. All employees aspiring to promotions to management positions (require) ____________ to
have at least five years' field experience.

36. Traveling to wonderful Rottnest Island is sure to leave any visitor (excitement)
____________ about its unique charms.

37. Mr. Smith demanded that his money be (refund) ____________ after the car he had rented
turned out to be mechanically defective.

38. Sakamoto Components' yearly delivery figures are confidently (expectation ____________
to surpass those of the last year by a significant margin.

39. For a limited time only, Political and Financial Journal is able (offering) ____________
current subscribers renewals for a year or more at a 40-percent discount.

40. Last year's cutthroat activity in the market (cause) ____________ retail stagnation for us.

41. Once the computer's virus was removed, a lot of information (disappear) ____________

42. All interviewees are reminded to note any language skills they (possession) ____________
and their degree of fluency in that language.

43. We are pleased to introduce Professor Ibrahim Iqbal as he (have) ____________ a noted
contributor to educational policy throughout the last decade.

44. Ms. Choi has asked all employees (work) ____________ together to ensure the timely
completion of the project.
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45. Quarterly earnings for media giant BNC, Inc. have surpassed all expectations, (reconfirms)
____________ the company's place as Europe's leading entertainment provider.

46. Ms. Daniels, a wealthy entrepreneur, is reputed to have developed her wealth through
(investment) ____________ in the stock market.

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47. Customer service operators must confirm (expect) ____________ shipping dates and
receipt numbers with all of their clients.

48. Director Kim detailed the future undertaking as he (have)____________ breakfast with
some potential investors.

49. When the assembly line (interrupts) ____________ due to a broken machine, the night shift
had to work overtime to ensure the order was fulfilled.

50. Mr. Jones plays the piano and enjoys (composer) ____________ his own tunes as a hobby.

51. In order to invest in (promise) ____________ areas of new technology, the company has
decided to liquidate many of its lesser assets.

52. Mr. Sato (suggestion) ____________ the planning conference be put off since some
employees were still on vacation.

53. The office network and database (be) ____________ down for maintenance for three hours
this evening.

54. The staff at the health center says that resting will help adults as well as children (recovery)
____________ from the common cold.

55. The Jansen Group set aside millions of dollars in the last quarter, (allowance)
____________ the company to have the funds to move into some new markets.

56. Some of Hokkaido's major train operators have slashed ticket prices as a way of (attractive)
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____________ passengers.

57. The company president will visit our office this Friday, and all managing editors are
expected to (meet) ____________ with him for lunch.

58. Over the course of the current campaign, we have been unfailingly (impression)
____________ by Ms. Davidson's organizational skills.

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59. The Golden Bay Advertiser stated that the ongoing increase in visitor numbers was
expected to have a (calmer) ____________ effect on local merchants.

60. United Beverages' new chairman has (proposal) ____________ a company-wide

II. Choose the correct words in the box.

Despite to plus both for prior forward

1. HB HiFi has upgraded its stock from the BC50 to the new BC100, which features improved
functionality __________ SD card slots and USB ports.

2. In-house legal specialists and hired attorneys are always very busy __________ to patent
infringement suits against the company

3. The aging administrative buildings are virtually uninhabitable in both winter and summer
__________ their primitive heating and cooling vents.

4. Company clients who cannot get through to an associate or senior executive due to busy
phone lines may always leave a message __________ our team of receptionists.
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5. __________ moving to the downtown branch last year, Ms. Taylor stays in touch with many
of her old colleagues at our branch.

6. Mr. Dumont is going to read the proposal __________ accuracy before it is sent to the board
members.

7. __________ waiting for a formal incident report, the company's European head officer called
the branch manager for an informal situation update.

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8. Dr. Christian Nielson is renowned as a pediatrician devoted __________ the care of
terminally ill children.

9. __________ company regulations, all employees will be considered for a yearly

10. when owners of company products source spare parts __________ unregistered suppliers,
their warranty may be void.

only unless if only however either how

11. Company travel policy states that executives may fly first class __________ flight's
duration is greater than ten hours.

12. Telecommuter boosters will often mention __________ convenient it is for people wishing
to cut down on their work hours.

13. All employee information held by Washington Mutual will be kept in confidences
__________ its publication is otherwise agreed by individual employees.

14. Laboratory access is restricted to those having __________ registered fingerprints or retinal
scans.

15. Neither video cameras __________ Snack foods are allowed in the cinema.
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16. Everything looks very positive for the company, __________ the current investors do not
default on their agreements.

17. We recommend that all of our customers register their products' serial numbers online
__________ they may be assured of receiving all software updates.

18. Industry watchers have expressed their surprise that such a humble company not
__________ prospered but also became a conglomerate.
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19. __________ inconvenient, all worksite visitors must wear full safety gear, including
helmets and steel-toed boots.

20. After a solid four decades, Wet and Wild is the sole remaining publication catering to
__________ freshwater and saltwater aquarium owners.

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