Your taskFill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.internallyjobslabelledoccupationaloptionaloutputunparalleledparameterphasedprincipallyPriorprojectionseriesstatisticalstatus0 / 15 answeredYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.1The organisation decided to resolve the dispute , avoiding the costs and publicity of formal arbitration.Correct answer: internally▸ Why?"Internally" = "internal" + -ly, the adverb meaning within the organisation; "internal" is an adjective and cannot modify the verb "resolve" — an adverb is required.2The expansion of the manufacturing plant is expected to create approximately 500 new over the next two years.Correct answer: jobs▸ Why?"Jobs" is the plural noun referring to employment positions; "job" in the singular would require the indefinite article "a" — the plural form is needed for a large number.3Products that do not comply with safety regulations will be accordingly by the national regulatory authority.Correct answer: labelled▸ Why?"Labelled" is the past participle of "label" in a passive construction, meaning marked with a label; "labelling" is a gerund and cannot be used in the passive "will be ___" structure.4The report examined a range of health risks faced by workers in the construction industry.Correct answer: occupational▸ Why?"Occupational" = "occupation" + -al, meaning relating to a profession or workplace; "occupationally" is the adverb and cannot modify the noun "health risks."5Attendance at the orientation session is , but all new students are strongly encouraged to participate.Correct answer: optional▸ Why?"Optional" = "option" + -al, meaning not compulsory; "optionally" is the adverb and cannot follow "is" as a predicative adjective.6The factory's daily exceeded the target by 15%, thanks to the introduction of automated assembly systems.Correct answer: output▸ Why?"Output" means the amount produced; "outcome" is sometimes confused with it but refers to the results or effects of an action — "daily output" specifically measures production volume.7The natural disaster caused destruction to the city's historic buildings and infrastructure.Correct answer: unparalleled▸ Why?"Unparalleled" = un- + paralleled, meaning having no equal or comparison; "parallel" as a predicative adjective means running alongside something else — the negative prefix is required for the meaning of unprecedented.8The researchers defined the of their study carefully to ensure that results could be replicated by others.Correct answer: parameter▸ Why?"Parameter" means a factor that defines the limits or scope of something; "perimeter" is often confused with it but means the outer boundary of a physical space — not a research concept.9The rollout of the new information system will be , beginning with the three largest regional offices.Correct answer: phased▸ Why?"Phased" = the past participle of "phase" used as an adjective, meaning done gradually in stages; "phasic" is a technical term in neuroscience — "phased rollout" is the standard management and policy phrase.10The study focused on households in urban areas, with rural communities included only as a secondary sample.Correct answer: principally▸ Why?"Principally" = "principal" + -ly, the adverb meaning mainly or chiefly; "principal" is an adjective/noun and cannot modify the verb "focused."11 experience in data analysis is an advantage, though not an essential requirement for the position.Correct answer: Prior▸ Why?"Prior" as an adjective means existing or coming before; "previous" is a synonym — both are acceptable, but "prior experience" is the more formal legal and institutional phrase.12The financial for the coming quarter suggested that revenues would decline by approximately 8%.Correct answer: projection▸ Why?"Projection" = "project" + -ion, the noun meaning a forecast or estimate of future trends; "projecting" is a gerund — "the financial projection" is the standard business and economic noun phrase.13The conference featured a of panel discussions on emerging challenges in global health governance.Correct answer: series▸ Why?"Series" is an invariable noun — its plural form is also "series," not "serieses"; "sequence" implies a fixed order, while "series" refers to a set of related events or publications.14The team employed a rigorous model to ensure that observed differences between groups were not due to chance.Correct answer: statistical▸ Why?"Statistical" = "statistic" + -al, meaning relating to statistics or statistical methods; "statistically" is the adverb and cannot modify the noun "model."15Applicants must clearly declare their residency at the time of submitting their application.Correct answer: status▸ Why?"Status" means a person's legal or social position; "state" is a near synonym but implies a condition rather than a categorised legal or administrative position — "residency status" is the formal institutional phrase.Check AnswersPlease answer at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? 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