YBM Test 3,4

The word "probable" is closest in meaning to

It is probable that the company will merge with another for a smaller share of the market.

• likely

• uncertain

• significant

• favourable

Choose the phrases which mean "be responsible for"

• be compliance with

• assume responsibility for

• be accountable for

• be in line with

• be in charge of

The vice president had an opening ------- at the press conference yesterday.

• remark

• comment

• present

• discussion

To commence with, working flexible hours helps workers maintain a work-life balance.

• start

• comment

• end

• abide

Telecommuting has become a trend nowadays.

• Working from home

• Working at the office

• Traveling to work

• Working flexible hours

Whether to tell a patient how terribly sick he is is left to the doctor's ------.

• discretion

• discomfort

• dependence

• difference

Due to the increasing need of applying for a loan, a rise in interest rates seems ------.

• inevitable

• independent

• inclement

He proves to be a ------ person to always meet the deadline.

• dependent

• dependable

• decisive

• developed

Developing a new line of products will reduce our ------ on the sole income from our existing menswear merchandise.

• reliance

• instruction

• compliance

• improvision

The production of ------ cars has made it possible for middle-income earners to afford a reliable means of transportation.

• compact

• contact

• contract

• comfort