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Difference between "over" and "on"
Hi all,
The question is:
"All the employees at SEI Corporation are invited to the meeting _____ the new internal communications system that the company is about to bring in."
A: at
B: with
C: over
D: on
The answer from book is "on" and I agree with it.
However, when I check Oxford: http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/over_2
At the meaning no. 12, it says that "over" can also mean "about something". So I wonder if we can use "over" in this sentence. Is there any difference between "on" and "over" in this case?
Thanks all.
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Can we say "an acute mind"?
Hi all,
Can we say "an acute mind"?
I found a question from a textbook:
Q : You have to have a really _____ mind in order to get your head round some of today's computing technology.
A=acute
B=cut
C=razor
D=sharp
I choose D (of course) but I wonder if we can say "acute mind"? It seems to me that we can use both "acute mind" and "sharp mind".
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In the news OR on the news
Hi all, I found this question in a textbook:
Q: The company's stock tumbled _____ the news that it would have to recall over 30,000 tires that were produced in 2004.
A: in
B: for
C: on
Should I fill in the blank with "in" or "on"? I remember we usually use "on the news" but after checking Oxford dictionary, it seems to me that we can use both: http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/news?q=news
- She is always in the news.
- I saw it on the news.
What's the difference? And what should we use in the question above?
Thanks all.
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"estimating expenses" or "estimated expenses"
Hi all,
I found this question in the textbook:
q117=Although _____ expenses works well when applying for a contract, clients appreciate itemization on their invoices.
A=estimate
B=estimator
C=estimating
D=estimation
The answer is C. However, I think "estimated expenses" would be better than "estimating expenses".
Please give me some insight. Thanks all.
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anything or whatever
Hi all,
What's the difference between "anything" and "whatever:? I see this question in the textbook and I'm confused by their usage:
Q: Event coordinators should include receipts for _____ above 25 dollars in their reports.
A: itself
B: anything
C: another
D: whatever
The answer is B. But why?
Thanks all in advance.
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Choose correct option
Hi all, I see this question in a textbook but don't know which one is correct. Please help!
Q: These ads can bring in revenue; -----, because they are government sponsored, they can keep our costs to a minimum.
A: for example
B: on the whole
C: moreover
D: however
Thanks all in advance.
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benefits or benefit
Hi all,
Can you explain the difference between "benefits" and "benefit"? I see this question in a book:
Q: What is the company's policy on ----- for part-time workers?
The answer is "benefit" but I don't understand why. I think it should be "benefits". I've looked it up in dictionary and it says that "on benefits (= receiving benefits)". Link: http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/benefit_1?q=benefit
Thanks in advance.
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"reduction rate" or "reduced rate"
Hi all,
I've been wondering if which one is correct: "reduction rate" or "reduced rate".
The sentence is "Online Ticket Shop gives you the chance to buy your tickets at a ------- rate."
What's more, I would be appreciate if you can let me know which grammar point I should read to know more about this topic.
Thanks all in advance.
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"far from exhaustive" - Why do we use "exhaustive" here?
HI all, I see the sentence below in a book:
"Though far from exhaustive, the study conducted by The Caratini Business Center identifies some of the issues affecting business decisions in small companies."
Why is it "exhaustive" here, I think that we should use noun or gerund.
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Applicants for the receptionist job have come in --- over the past two weeks.
Hi all,
I saw this question when taking a toeic test.
Applicants for the receptionist job have come in --- over the past two weeks.
A=openly
B=greatly
C=exactly
D=steadily
The answer is D but I can't understand why. A &C seem acceptable to me too.
Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks all in advance.
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