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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #39236 Project deadlines
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The email below is from an employee to their team about upcoming project deadlines. Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Dear  Team,  
As  we  approach  the  final  stages  of  our  project,  I  want  to  emphasize  the  importance  of  meeting  our  upcoming  deadlines.  We've  all  worked  incredibly  hard  over  the  past  few  months,  and  it's  crucial  that  we  maintain  our  momentum.  Please  ensure  that  all  reports  are  submitted  by  ,  so  we  have  enough  time  for  review  and  revisions.  Additionally,  our  next  team  meeting  is  scheduled  for    where  we  will  discuss  any  outstanding  issues  and  finalise  our  presentation.  It's  imperative  that  everyone    fully  prepared  to  discuss  their  part  of  the  project.  Your  hard  work  and  dedication  have  been  the  key  to  our  success  so  far.  Let's    strong  and  complete  this  project  with  the  same  level  of  excellence  we've  maintained  throughout.  Thank  you  for  your  continued  efforts.

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Correct answer: next Friday

Explanation: The phrase 'next Friday' fits grammatically as it indicates a specific future time when the reports should be submitted. It aligns with the context of deadlines and is a common way to refer to the upcoming Friday, making it the most appropriate choice.

Meaning: 'Next Friday' refers to the Friday that follows the current week, indicating a clear deadline for submission.

Wrong options:

  • tomorrow: While 'tomorrow' indicates a near deadline, it is too soon for the context of report submissions, which suggests a longer timeframe.
  • the end of the week: This option is vague as it could refer to either Saturday or Sunday, lacking the specificity required in a professional context.
  • next Monday: This option suggests a later deadline than 'next Friday,' making it less suitable for the urgency implied in the message.
Correct answer: this Wednesday

Explanation: The term 'this Wednesday' is grammatically correct as it specifies the upcoming Wednesday, fitting well within the context of scheduling a meeting. It indicates a clear and immediate timeframe for the next team meeting.

Meaning: 'This Wednesday' refers to the Wednesday of the current week, indicating when the next meeting will take place.

Wrong options:

  • next month: This option is too far in the future and does not align with the immediate scheduling of the next meeting.
  • tomorrow: While 'tomorrow' is a near term, it does not specify a Wednesday, making it unsuitable for the context of the meeting schedule.
  • next week: This option is also too vague and does not specify the exact day of the meeting, which is crucial for planning.
Correct answer: arrive

Explanation: The verb 'arrive' is the correct form here as it matches the subject 'everyone' and is in the base form, which is required after 'that' in this context. It maintains grammatical consistency and fits the imperative tone of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Arrive' means to reach a place, indicating that team members should be present at the meeting.

Wrong options:

  • arrives: This form is incorrect as it suggests a singular subject, while 'everyone' is treated as plural in this context.
  • arrived: This past tense form does not fit the future context of the meeting, which requires a present or future action.
  • arriving: This gerund form is not suitable here as it does not fit the grammatical structure needed after 'that'.
Correct answer: finish

Explanation: The verb 'finish' is the correct choice as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'let's,' indicating a suggestion or encouragement to complete the project. It aligns with the motivational tone of the message.

Meaning: 'Finish' means to complete something, in this case, the project, emphasizing the goal of achieving excellence.

Wrong options:

  • finishing: This gerund form does not fit the imperative structure required after 'let's,' which calls for a base verb.
  • to finish: This infinitive form is unnecessary in this context, as 'let's' already implies the action to be taken.
  • finishes: This form is incorrect as it suggests a singular subject, which does not match the collective action implied by 'let's'.

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