He was angry about the cancellation, __________ (promise) last month that it would not happen again.
having been promised
Sometimes you need advice on how to _____ your strong selling points.
identify
Socialising outside work can ease / strengthen bonds between colleagues and should be encouraged.
strengthen
In ___ probability, we’ll be home before you leave. a every b all c each
b all
He dislikes _____ (not / able) to use his car while he puts it in for its regular services.
not being able
Be aware that you must be careful not to __________ a problematic digital footprint.
leave
Use social media to ______ the word that you’re looking out for a holiday job.
spread
I’ve seen a car that I might like to buy and I think it might ______ a second look.
warrant
The company has received extra funding, but it ___ well need to continue looking for investment. a should b must c may
c may
I left the hotel a day early because I kept __________ (disturb) by the noise on the street.
being disturbed
There’s a ___ likelihood that it will rain this afternoon. a probable b highly c strong
c strong
Trying to find a solution when your brain is too tired can often only strengthen / aggravate the problem. Take a break.
aggravate
__________ (be) so similar in size to my sister, we are able to borrow each other’s clothes.
Being
__________ (not / tell) about this problem earlier in the week makes me really cross.
Not to have being told
Sometimes when working remotely it’s important to alleviate / engender boredom by varying activities from time to time.
alleviate
The new owners __________ (find) to have broken the law in building the extension on their house.
were found
We would like to speak at the meeting and we expect __________ (hear).
to be heard
Encouraging too much competition within a team can sometimes alleviate / exacerbate divisions.
exacerbate
When you’re planning a team project, you need people to _____ to their strengths.
play
This quarter’s financial results should support / boost morale among the staff.
boost
There is nothing more __________ (say) by anyone on the issue of changing the venue. It has been finalised.
to be said
For all new employees, it’s ___ that they will submit a report after their first week on the job. a obliged b supposed c expected
c expected
I’m ___ to ask you to check this report before I send it. a said b supposed c thought
b supposed