10.2  Matching Meanings

Click on the word which best matches the meaning of the academic word that's been highlighted in each sentence below. 

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need

give

provide

offer

Please consult your supervisor if you have any queries about your assignment.

make a suggestion

give some help

arrange a visit

ask for advice

The company is endeavouring to increase its overseas sales through an aggressive marketing strategy.

stopping

having

trying

studying

 

We went through a difficult phase in the early 1990’s when no one was interested in what we had to say. 

location

period

block

boredom

 

Students are required to undertake research projects in small teams.

work

produce

study

do

The company established a network of local agents to communicate directly with their clients.

met

planned

visited

set up

 

The company allocates 10% of profits to research and development. Last year’s allocation exceeded $10m.

puts in a particular place

puts into an investment fund

puts off until a future time

puts to a specific use

Please ensure that seatbelts are fastened and seats are returned to an upright position before take-off and landing.

do up

copy

make sure

observe

She put forward a research proposal to assess the effectiveness of online training.

improve and increase

measure and check

begin and develop

delay or cancel

The problems occurred prior to my appointment as director. 

because of

before

instead of

due to

The company resumed work on the project after a short delay.

started again

decided to say no

began to understand

finally completed

 

Changes in demand may occur for a wide range of different reasons.

cause

rise

become

happen

It’s too early to predict the outcome of the changes.

earnings

repeat

result

bring forward

This government will do all it can to eliminate homelessness.
 

improve

get rid of

research

build

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