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7.3 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'.
variable
Her research into shopping behaviour was interesting, but unfortunately, she didn’t collect data on key variables such as age, gender and economic status. It’s important to compare your sample group in any study with a control group so that any effects you observe can be attributed to the variable you are investigating. It’s very difficult to prove the relationship between diet and life expectancy, as there are not enough variables which can affect the results. The independent variable in this study was age, which means that we were interested in the effects of age on shopping habits.
comprise
Gardner’s model of motivation comprises three components: effort, desire and enjoyment. The G9 comprises representatives of the world’s leading economies. I’m trying to comprise all my papers together so that I can organise my work better. She put together a first-class research team comprised of the best young physicists in the country.
infer
He inferred to me that my project was worth developing. Little can be inferred from the data until we have completed our comparisons with the control group. It can be inferred from the paintings left behind in their caves that hunting played a central role in the culture of these early peoples. We inferred from his silence that he was not interested in discussing the subject any further.
acquire
During his early career, he acquired a reputation for risk-taking which was difficult to shake off. I’ve always believed that university study is useful but practical business skills can only be acquired through experience of success and failure in the real world. Brackham Ltd has been acquired by National Buildings Ltd in a $10m deal.
Although he nodded his head, I still felt he hadn’t really
acquired the message I’d been trying to put across. restrict
The company has decided to restrict access to TradeMe and other auction websites during working hours. The company were granted a restricted licence to manufacture the drugs for local use only. He decided to restrict the information to himself until he could confirm all of the facts. The government introduced quotas on imported cars in an attempt to restrict the flood of second-hand cars from Japan.
implement The introduction of new parking rules has been agreed and is to be implemented in the new year. The company is hoping to implement a range of new products during the next 18 months. We need to design and implement new marketing strategies to succeed in a more international market. The university is waiting for extra funding to implement the recommendations made by the Government inspectors.
entity The boys formed their own entity, which they called ‘The hole-in-the-wall-gang’ after the place where they used to meet. Most psychologists accept that, far from being two separate entities, the mind and the body are closely connected in complex ways. Although the website shared the same name as the existing firm, it was actually a distinct legal entity with its own management and financial structure. The new political party has still to prove it is a stable entity capable of fighting an election. omit
He omitted to mention that he had had two accidents during the previous five years. Paul was omitted from the strategic marketing team as he was busy with other commitments. Can you omit the rubbish beside the front door before you go home, as it’s collected early in the morning from outside the office?
After much discussion, the word ‘unsatisfactory’ was omitted from the final report. seek
The company is seeking clarification of the possible effects of the new tax rates. I’m seeking my wallet. Have you seen it anywhere? I sought independent advice before deciding to invest overseas. Paul was seeking part-time employment while he finished his research.
conceal
They concealed behind a tree until the police had passed. She concealed her feelings for him and tried to establish a purely professional relationship. He managed to conceal his drinking problem from his colleagues and boss. The security camera was cleverly concealed behind a tall plant.
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Materials by Martin McMorrow, Massey University Auckland. |