Exercise 1 (Intermediate)
If you think the underlined word should be followed by a preposition, write it in the space provided. Otherwise, write
N/A
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1. Politicians
emphasise
the necessity for a universal pension scheme in Hong Kong.
2. An urgent meeting was called to
discuss
the problem of the staff shortage.
3. The students laid
stress
their commitment to the project.
4. Many homes in the village
lack
modern bathroom facilities.
5. Statistics show that a
lack
communication leads to marital breakdown.
6. Recent reforms put too much
emphasis
continuous assessment.
7. The teacher
requested
a sick note to verify the boy’s absence.
8. The employees
demanded
that the company reininstate their benefits.
9. Social workers complain that youth clubs
lack
funding.
10. Doctors put
emphasis
the need for a low fat diet.
Check
OK