1 As a troubleshooter he was often ..... to sort out problems in different area offices. transmitted delivered attached sent
2 I don't believe it myself but ..... to the newspapers he is supposed to have exaggerated the firm's profits. following regarding according concerning
3 He finds himself in a very difficult situation since you could say he's ..... a rock and a hard place. against between across over
4 Eventually they made their minds up and ..... to appoint the outsider to the job. considered decided maintained took
5 In ..... to prevent any industrial espionage all employees had to sign a document preventing them from talking about their work. order command requirement purpose
6 With a view to providing a better environment for their children the couple decided to move ..... from the city to the countryside. along afar near away
7 The boss wants you to explain why there is a discrepancy in the figures and ..... for the sudden drop in profits. talk speak account decide
8 The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's ..... for the government to help. crying calling shouting hailing
9 The government are erecting concrete blocks around the Houses of Parliament to ..... the buildings against possible terrorist attacks. defend distract defer detract
10 It wasn't really a serious crime but it was pointed out to him that by parking there he was in ..... of a local byelaw. vindication virement visitation violation
