Ex. 7.10. Choose the correct form of the correct verb from the box to complete the sentences that follow. (Transitive verbs are verbs which take an object, intransitive verbs take no object).
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to occur / come into being / appear / become evident to increase / go up / reach a higher level to obtain / generate / acquire / collect (funds / support) to bring up / put forward / mention to reach a higher position / rank to put up / cause to increase / make higher to heighten / extend / intensify
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1 The chairman ………….. the question at the next meeting.
2 Some unexpected difficulties have ………….. .
3 The company’s turnover has …………. steadily in recent years.
4 In business, it is often necessary to ………….. finance for new projects.
5 I would like to …………. an important point here, if I may.
6 She …………. to a senior position in a very short time.
7 The government has …………. interest rates again.
8 I hope this situation will not ………….. again.
9 The company could not afford to ………….. salaries in line with inflation.
10 Unemployment continues to …………… steadily.
11 The problem …………… through inadequate supervision.
12 The campaign certainly succeeded in …………… awareness of the issue within the business community.