Chapter 5 Grammar Mechanics

Frederico and Ahmed had no (a)   to invest in the business. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• capital

• capitol

Cho offered a (a)   to his team members for their hard work. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• reward

• bonus

• gift

• acknowledgment

Norris had a solid (a)   for beginning his landscaping design. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• plan

• idea

• strategy

• concept

Beth is afraid that she may (a)   the instructions booklet for the new copier. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• lose

• find

• read

• ignore

Teniesha will have to (a)   Angelo about his work attitude. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• advise

• discuss

• ignore

• confront

Felicia is to (a)   everyone that lunch will be served on time. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• inform
• advised

• notified

If we (a)   the budget slightly, we will be able to buy both machines. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• increase

• decrease

• adjust

• ignore

Britha must (a)   her sources so she is not guilty of plagiarism. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• cite

• copy

• ignore

• paraphrase

Don’t (a)   your friends in their time of need. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• abandon

• support

• ignore

• help

Some like (a)   meat, while others like marbled cuts. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

• lean

• fatty

• tender

• grilled