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10.3 Odd One Out
In this exercise, you'll see four example sentences for each word. Only three of them are correct. Try to click on these three correct sentences and avoid the 'odd one out'.
outcome
Given the complexity of the issues, the
outcome of her research was rather predictable – more research needed! No matter what the
outcome of the election is, one thing is sure: there won’t be any significant change in foreign policy. What
outcomes did you get in the test? Did you at least pass? We measured the economic
outcomes of three forms of investment over a 10-year period.
allocate
Tickets for the end-of-semester party will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so please don’t delay or you could miss out on the best event of the year.
Each participant in the research study was
allocated
an access number to allow them to receive up-to-date information from the system at any time.
Unfortunately, Professor Chambers was unable to attend the conference, so he
allocated
his assistant, also a well-known expert in the field.
prior I was so disappointed to have missed her class. I wish I’d known about it
prior. He’d held a number of research posts
prior to his appointment to a lecturer position. Prior to coming in contact with any foodstuffs, it’s vital that all staff wash their hands thoroughly with the anti-bacterial soap provided. Visits to the laboratory are welcome on
prior arrangement with the university.
undertake
You should never
undertake electrical repairs yourself as this is one of the major causes of serious injuries in the home. The university has recently
undertaken a substantial expansion programme, in partnership with the local community. The research paper provides students with an opportunity to
undertake an in-depth study of a relevant topic.
The recent scandal
undertook a great deal of damage to the University’s reputation. assess The main purpose of the project is to assess the effectiveness of the programme and any financial risks involved. The research projects are directly
assessed by their tutor and full feedback is given to the students on their strengths and weakness. Can you
assess if the door is locked before you leave? Just give it a quick pull. My first objective will be to
assess any progress made since my last visit 6 months ago. eliminate The development of online services has eliminated the need for much time-consuming and expensive paperwork and meetings.
We’ll need to eliminate the old photocopier to make space for the new one. It’s hoped that a more complete testing programme will
eliminate – or at least greatly reduce - drug-taking within the sport. With the complete automation of the process the risk of human error has been effectively eliminated.
We’ve agreed to
endeavour the new programme with a view to replacing our current one if the performance proves to be as good as the manufacturers claim. Our local manager will
endeavour to provide a full service despite the difficult conditions. The company
endeavours to despatch all orders within 24 hours of receipt. The experts
endeavoured to identify the cause of the problem for several days without any success. occur
The company is not liable for any damage which might
occur through the misuse of this product. If any change
occurs during the next few hours, please inform me immediately.
What’s
occurred
to my office? It was perfectly tidy when I left on Friday. Unfortunately, failures
occurred in the manufacturing process which meant that the products sold to the public were not entirely safe.
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Materials by Martin McMorrow, Massey University Auckland. |