Vocab and Grammar - Unit 1 - M6/3- Review

Their coffee business is __________, and they’ve just opened two new branches.

• A. struggling

• B. booming

• C. slipping

• D. in decline

Sales have been __________ lately; we may need a new marketing plan.

• A. booming

• B. flourishing

• C. slipping

• D. in demand

The new product was a __________ investment — it made double the profit expected.

• A. profitable

• B. disappointing

• C. ineffective

• D. struggling

Despite tough competition, the local bookstore is __________.

• A. in decline

• B. slipping

• C. flourishing

• D. hanging on

Our football team had a __________ season and missed the playoffs.

• A. triumphant

• B. disappointing

• C. thriving

• D. profitable

That strategy was completely __________ — nothing improved.

• A. effective

• B. triumphant

• C. ineffective

• D. slipping

She felt __________ after winning the international award.

• A. struggling

• B. disappointed

• C. triumphant

• D. in demand

The retail industry is __________ due to inflation and online competitors.

• A. booming

• B. in decline

• C. in demand

• D. thriving

Their bakery is __________ after appearing on TV. They continue to develop.

• A. struggling
  
  

• B. hanging on
  
  

• C. thriving
  
  

• D. ineffective
  
  

The company is just __________ after several major losses. They never give up.

• A. booming

• B. hanging on
  
  

• C. flourishing

• D. in demand