Your taskFill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.linkagemaximiseoutcomephilosophicalphysicallyproportionalpublisherschematicsequentialsufficientlytasktechniquetechnologicalvolumeadequacy0 / 15 answeredYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.1Researchers explored the between socioeconomic deprivation and outcomes in early childhood education.Correct answer: linkage▸ Why?"Linkage" = "link" + -age, a noun meaning a connection between two things; "link" alone is also a noun but "linkage" is the more formal academic term for a systematic connection.2The building was designed to natural light and ventilation, reducing the need for artificial heating.Correct answer: maximise▸ Why?"Maximise" means to increase something to the greatest possible amount; "maximisation" is the noun — the infinitive "to" requires a base verb form.3The of the negotiation was more favourable than either side had anticipated at the outset.Correct answer: outcome▸ Why?"Outcome" means the result or effect of an action or event; "output" is often confused with it but refers to the amount produced — "outcome" is the standard term for results in social research.4The debate raised questions about the relationship between scientific progress and human values.Correct answer: philosophical▸ Why?"Philosophical" = "philosophy" + -ical, meaning relating to the study of fundamental questions; "philosophically" is the adverb and cannot modify the noun "questions."5The new facility was designed to be accessible to all users, including those with mobility impairments.Correct answer: physically▸ Why?"Physically" = "physical" + -ly, the adverb meaning in terms of the body or material world; "physical" is an adjective and cannot modify the adjective "accessible."6The funding allocated to each department was to the number of students enrolled.Correct answer: proportional▸ Why?"Proportional" = "proportion" + -al, meaning corresponding in size or amount; "proportionally" is the adverb and cannot follow "was" as a predicative adjective.7The agreed to release the updated edition with a new preface written by the original author.Correct answer: publisher▸ Why?"Publisher" = "publish" + -er, naming the company or person that produces printed material; "publication" is the noun for the act of publishing or the thing published — not the entity that does it.8The engineers provided a detailed diagram of the proposed ventilation system for the review committee.Correct answer: schematic▸ Why?"Schematic" = "scheme" + -atic, an adjective meaning relating to a simplified plan or diagram; "scheming" is a participle with a negative connotation of plotting — it cannot modify "diagram."9The training programme was delivered in a manner, with each module building directly on the previous one.Correct answer: sequential▸ Why?"Sequential" = "sequence" + -ial, meaning following a fixed order; "sequentially" is the adverb — a predicate adjective in "a ___ manner" is needed here.10The proposal was not detailed to satisfy the grant committee's requirements for full approval.Correct answer: sufficiently▸ Why?"Sufficiently" = "sufficient" + -ly, the adverb meaning to an adequate degree; "sufficient" is the adjective and cannot modify another adjective like "detailed."11Completing the literature review was the most time-consuming in the entire research process.Correct answer: task▸ Why?"Task" means a piece of work to be done; "tasks" would imply multiple activities — "the most time-consuming task" uses the singular for a specific identified activity.12The archaeologist developed a novel for dating organic material found at the excavation site.Correct answer: technique▸ Why?"Technique" means a particular method for doing something; "technology" refers to equipment or systems — "a novel technique" is the standard phrase for a new research method.13The rapid pace of change has created both opportunities and disruptions across the global economy.Correct answer: technological▸ Why?"Technological" = "technology" + -ical, meaning relating to the development of technology; "technologically" is the adverb and cannot modify the noun "change."14The sheer of data generated by the new sensors exceeded the team's original processing capacity.Correct answer: volume▸ Why?"Volume" in academic contexts means the amount or quantity of something; "volumes" would imply discrete physical books — the singular is used for uncountable quantity.15Questions were raised about the of the existing safety protocols following the incident at the facility.Correct answer: adequacy▸ Why?"Adequacy" = "adequate" + -cy, the abstract noun meaning the state of being sufficient; "adequateness" is not a standard English form — "adequacy" is the established form used in official and academic contexts.Check AnswersPlease answer at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? Let us know.