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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.
January 28, 2016
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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".
January 21, 2016
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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.
January 8, 2016
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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.
December 25, 2015
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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.
December 23, 2015
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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.
December 21, 2015
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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.
November 14, 2015
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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.
October 14, 2015
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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.
October 2, 2015
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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.
September 24, 2015
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