13 Questions
In the given context, which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Our competitors who are struggling at the moment, we are doing really ___'?
Unlike
Which option best completes the sentence: 'We believe in filling management vacancies with staff from within our own organisation, ___ many other companies look outside for new managers'?
Whereas
Complete the sentence: 'John couldn't decide which company to work for, ___ the overseas job paid more money, but on the other hand, it was far away from home.'
On the one hand
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'The new recruitment process allows potential employees to learn more about our company, ___ it gives us a chance to get to know them better'?
While
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'Last year's results which were very poor, this year's have shown a 10% growth ___'
In contrast to
'Tough economic times mean a lot of redundancies in our industry, ___ new jobs are being created in other sectors so people need to look at acquiring new skills.' Complete the sentence with the correct option.
Whereas
Which word best completes the sentence: 'have you seen the _____ for this weekend's meeting?'
agenda
What is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 'We need to set a _____ for the project completion. I suggest the end of May.'
deadline
When they agreed to pay staff double for weekend work, they set a _____ now everyone expects it and don't work for less.
precedent
The annual staff appraisals are coming up. We need to make sure everyone is given a time for their _____ .
appraisals
We conducted a _____ to see how staff felt about working for us. The results were interesting.
survey
Today's recruits have very different expectations from their _____ as they demand more from the companies they work for.
predecessors
One of the key things potential recruits look for in a company is _____. They want to know they can move around within the organization.
mobility
Study Notes
Completing Sentences
- "Our competitors who are struggling at the moment, we are doing really well."
- "We believe in filling management vacancies with staff from within our own organisation, unlike many other companies look outside for new managers."
- "John couldn't decide which company to work for, although the overseas job paid more money, but on the other hand, it was far away from home."
- "The new recruitment process allows potential employees to learn more about our company, and it gives us a chance to get to know them better."
- "Last year's results which were very poor, this year's have shown a 10% growth in contrast."
- "Tough economic times mean a lot of redundancies in our industry, but new jobs are being created in other sectors so people need to look at acquiring new skills."
Business Communication
- The agenda for a meeting refers to the list of items to be discussed.
- A deadline for a project completion is essential to keep track of progress.
Staff Management
- A precedent is set when an employer agrees to certain working conditions or benefits, and it becomes expected by employees.
- Appraisals are necessary to evaluate employee performance and provide feedback.
- A survey or questionnaire can be used to gather feedback from employees to understand their opinions and concerns.
- Modern recruits have high expectations from their employers and seek opportunities for growth and development within the organization.
Test your knowledge of sentence completion with ad options. Choose the correct adverb to complete each sentence and see how well you understand their usage.
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