Linguaskill English Usage Practice — All Questions

The board praised the ___ of the new logistics system. Which form is correct?

• a.efficient
• b.efficiently
• c.efficiency✓
• d.efficiencies

After 'the' a singular noun is needed, and 'efficiency' is the noun. 'Efficient' is an adjective and 'efficiently' an adverb.

Our clients expect us to respond ___ to their enquiries. Which form is correct?

• a.promptly✓
• b.prompt
• c.promptness
• d.prompted

The blank describes how we respond, so an adverb is needed: 'promptly'. 'Prompt' is an adjective and 'promptness' a noun.

The consultant offered several ___ suggestions for cutting costs. Which form is correct?

• a.practise
• b.practice
• c.practically
• d.practical✓

Before the noun 'suggestions' an adjective is needed, and 'practical' means useful and realistic. 'Practise' and 'practice' are verb or noun forms, and 'practically' is an adverb.

The company plans to ___ its operations into two new markets next year. Which form is correct?

• a.expansion
• b.expand✓
• c.expansive
• d.expandable

After 'plans to' a base verb is needed, and 'expand' is the verb. 'Expansion' is a noun and 'expansive' an adjective.