Grammar focus

4. 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 right are used more than once.

carry run draw in off out

come set stand over up stop

1. We ... of computer paper and we had to order some more.

2. They ... a survey on biological detergents.

3. He was bankrupt but he ... a company in his wife's name.

4. I ... for Claire while she was away at the conference.

5. The workers ... on strike when the management refused to increase their offer.

6. On the way to Australia I ... in Bangkok for two days.

7. They ... an agreement which satisfied both sides.

5. Combine a noun from the list on the left with a preposition from the list on the right to complete each sentence. You must use each noun once only, but each preposition can be used more than once.

access chance effect for in on

admiration confidence interest of to

solution

1. He was full of ... the way she had chaired the meeting.

2. The rise in interest rates has had a considerable ... sales of furniture and kitchen appliances.

3. By taking them over we shall gain ... new markets.

4. We have very ... your organizing ability.

5. I hope they find a ... this storage problem soon

6. To cater for the growing ... information technology, we have had to put on three extra courses this year.

7. Is there any ... seeing you about this some time today?

6. Complete the following sentences with the correct preposition.

1. We are looking ... a message which really appeals ... the audience. So far we haven't found one.

2. People tend to look ... to expert figures such as doctors.

3. We were thinking ... doing the ad on television.

4. He insisted ... using a balance argument to present the product.

5. I was very annoyed ... the simplicity of the arguments. Consumers like to think ... the product.

6. If you look ... the word in the dictionary, it means all communication which is non-verbal.

7. Have you heard ... Professor Stell? He's very well-known in his field.

8. We've looked ... the question of hiring professional actors. It's much too expensive.