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Inversion

Exercise 1
1. If you were a fish, the cat would eat you.
Were.........................................................................................................
2. If your father had known this, he would have given you advice.
Had...................................................................................................
3. If you should need my help, phone me at once.
Should ..............................................................................................
4. I've never been more insulted.
Never..............................................................................................
5. He seldom sees anything strange.
Seldom ............................................................................................
6. She rarely saw him looking so miserable.

Rarely...............................................................................................

7. The man can hardly walk without a stick.


Hardly .........................................................................................................
8. She scarcely phones us after 9.00 p.m.
Scarcely...........................................................................................................
9. He not only studies well, but also he sings perfectly.
Not only ..........................................................................................................
10. She is not only rich, but she is also beautiful.
Not only ............................................................................................................
Exercise 2
1. Not only to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to
locate oil.
A. seismology is used B. using seismology C. is seismology used D. to use
seismology
2. advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got
the job.
A. Had he been B. If he had C. Unless he had been D. Were he to be
3. Not until 1856 across the Mississippi River.

A. the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built
C. the first bridge built D. did the first bridge build
4. Only when you grow up, the truth.

A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know
5. Mozart was an accomplished compose while still a child.
A. Remarkable as it seems B. As it seems remarkable
C. No matter remarkable it seems D. Remarkable however it seem
6. Out for a walk after she finished doing her homework.
A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary did go D. went Mary
7. she could not say anything.
A. So upset was she that B. So upset was she
C. However upset was she that D. Therefore upset was she that
8. with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I in this
unfortunate position now.
A. Unless I had stayed / am not B. If I stayed / would not be
C. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be
9. Not only to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
A. she refused B. did she refuse C. she did refuse D. when she refused
10. an emergency arise, call 911.
A. Should B. If C. Will D. Were
11. Nowhere in the northern section of the United States for growing citrus
crops.
A. is there suitability of the climate B. where the climate is suitable
C. the climate is suitable D. is the climate suitable
12. Only after she had finished the course did she realize she a wrong choice.
A. had made B. has made C. had been making D. was making
13. Never him stand on the deserted station platform.
A. will I forget to see B. I will forget to see
C. will I forget seeing D. I will forget seeing
14. The instructor blew his whistle and
A. off the runners were running B. off ran the runners
C. off were running the runners D. the runners runs off
15. Seldom far enough north to disturb South Pacific shipping lanes.
A. Antarctic icebergs will move B. will Antarctic icebergs move
C. will move Antarctic icebergs D. move Antarctic icebergs will
16. will China be the first to use nuclear weapons.
A. At any time B. At no time C. At a time D. At one time
17. He listened so attentively that not a word
A. he had missed B. he missed C. he didn't miss D. did he miss
18. We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out
A. the star came B. did the star come C. came the star D. be the star coming
19. The African killer bees could not be handled safely, nor
A. their honey could be harvested B. harvested could their honey be
C. could not their honey be harvested D. could their honey be harvested
20. Down when he was passing under the tree.
A. an apple fall B. an apple fell C. did an apple fall D. fell an apple
Exercise 4: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc ở các dạng đảo ngữ
1. Not only they (buy) the house but also the car last year.
2. You (come) early, we'll start.
3. They (live) in Australia now, they would go swimming.
4. Bob (not interfere) in his sister' marital problems, there wouldn't have been
peace between them.
5. Hardly the doctor (fall) asleep when the telephone (wake) him up.
6. Only by working hard he (manage) to pass the exam.
7. No sooner he (return) from his walk than he (get) down to writing the letter.
8. Only by (operate) immediately can you save your eyesight.
9. Only when they told me about it I (realize) what I had missed.
10. Only after a new pay offer the workers (call) off the strike.
11. Only later the facts all (make) public.
12. Not until the bell rang he (finish) his work.
13. Rarely she (travel) more than fifty miles from her village.
14. Never in my life I (see) such a mess.
15. Only if everybody agreed I (accept) this position.
Verb form: gerund, verb inf
Exercise 1
1. I can't stand _______ (wait) in long lines for tickets, especially when the weather is cold
and rainy.
2. He promised _______ (call) me as soon as he arrived at the hotel, but he completely
forgot.
3. She enjoys _______ (read) books about history and culture because she finds them
fascinating.
4. We decided _______ (go) on a trip next weekend, even though the weather forecast
predicts rain.
5. He kept _______ (ask) me the same question over and over, which started to annoy me.
6. They failed _______ (reach) an agreement during the meeting because both sides refused
to compromise.
7. It’s no use _______ (try) to change his mind since he is very stubborn and never listens
to advice.
8. She pretended _______ (not see) me when we met at the mall, but I knew she noticed me.
9. I miss _______ (spend) time with my grandparents, especially during the holidays.
10. She managed _______ (finish) the project before the deadline, despite facing many
difficulties.
11. He refused _______ (help) us with the work, saying he was too busy with his own tasks.
12. I can’t help _______ (laugh) whenever I watch that comedy show because it’s absolutely
hilarious.
13. They agreed _______ (meet) at the café at 5 PM so they could discuss their upcoming
group project.
14. He admitted _______ (cheat) on the exam after the teacher found his notes under the
desk.
15. The doctor advised me _______ (quit) smoking immediately to improve my overall
health.
16. She hopes _______ (get) a scholarship for her studies so that she can afford university
tuition.
17. We can’t afford _______ (buy) a new car right now because we are saving money for a
house.
18. My father suggested _______ (take) a different route to avoid traffic, but we still arrived
late.
19. He warned me _______ (not touch) the hot pan, but I accidentally did and burned my
finger.
20. I don't mind _______ (help) you with your homework, as long as you try to do it yourself
first.
21. The children were excited about _______ (visit) the amusement park because they had
never been there before.
22. He learned _______ (swim) when he was very young, and now he competes in
swimming tournaments.
23. My friend offered _______ (drive) me to the airport since my car was in the repair shop.
24. I regret _______ (tell) her my secret because now everyone in the class knows about it.
25. They need _______ (find) a new apartment as soon as possible because their lease
expires next month.
26. She avoids _______ (talk) to strangers, especially when she is walking alone at night.
27. The teacher reminded us _______ (bring) our books to class because we had an
important lesson.
28. I enjoy _______ (listen) to music while working because it helps me concentrate better.
29. He encouraged me _______ (apply) for the scholarship, saying that I had a good chance
of winning.
30. We expected _______ (receive) a response from them soon, but they haven’t replied yet.
31. She dislikes _______ (wake) up early in the morning because she is not a morning
person.
32. My parents allowed me _______ (stay) out late last night since it was my birthday.
33. He tried _______ (explain) the problem to them several times, but they still didn’t
understand.
34. I forgot _______ (lock) the door before leaving, and I had to go back home to check.
35. They postponed _______ (announce) the results until next week due to unexpected
technical issues.
36. She admitted _______ (steal) the money from the drawer after being caught on security
cameras.
37. The tour guide offered _______ (show) us around the city for free because he enjoyed
meeting tourists.
38. He hesitated _______ (ask) for help when he needed it, which made the situation worse.
39. I will never forget _______ (see) the sunset over the mountains during our trip to
Switzerland.
40. They insisted on _______ (pay) the bill at the restaurant, even though I wanted to treat
them.

Exercise 2 : Rewrite the sentences using V-ing or to V-inf.


A. Rewrite using V-ing

1. "Why don’t we organize a charity event to help the homeless people in our
neighborhood?" she suggested.
→ She suggested _______________.

2. "I absolutely deny that I was involved in the decision-making process for the project," he
said.
→ He denied _______________.

3. "You should seriously consider changing your eating habits if you want to improve your
health," the doctor told him.
→ The doctor advised _______________.

4. "I will always remember the wonderful time we spent together during our summer
vacation last year," she said.
→ She remembered _______________.

5. "I deeply regret raising my voice at you during the meeting yesterday," he said sincerely.
→ He apologized for _______________.

6. "It is not a wise decision to invest all your savings in such a risky business venture," she
warned.
→ She warned him against _______________.

7. "Yes, I accidentally used your laptop without asking for permission, and I truly apologize
for that," he admitted.
→ He admitted _______________.
8. "I believe it would be an excellent idea if we planned a family trip to the countryside next
month to relax and enjoy nature," she said.
→ She suggested _______________.

9. "Looking back, I truly regret not working harder in my final year of university, as I could
have achieved a much better result," she said.
→ She regretted _______________.

10. "I find it extremely frustrating to wait in long queues at the bank, especially during rush
hours," he said.
→ He complained about _______________.

B. Rewrite using to V-inf

11. "If you need any help with your essay, I would be more than happy to assist you in
organizing your ideas and improving your writing," he said.
→ He offered _______________.

12. "Before you leave for the airport, please make sure you have packed all your essential
documents," she reminded me.
→ She reminded me _______________.

13. "You should put more effort into your studies if you want to be accepted into a
prestigious university in the future," my teacher told me.
→ My teacher encouraged me _______________.

14. "Could you possibly lend me some money just until the end of the month? I promise to
pay you back as soon as I receive my salary," he asked me.
→ He asked _______________.

15. "If I were in your position, I would immediately apologize to your colleague for the
misunderstanding before it causes a bigger conflict," he advised me.
→ He advised me _______________.

16. "I assure you that I will return the borrowed book by the end of the week without fail,"
she told me.
→ She promised _______________.

17. "Would you mind showing me how to use this software step by step? I have never
worked with it before," he said.
→ He asked me _______________.
18. "I sincerely hope that I will get the opportunity to meet you again soon and continue our
discussion about the project," she said.
→ She hoped _______________.

19. "Before you go out with your friends, you must complete all your homework assignments
for tomorrow’s classes," my mother insisted.
→ My mother told me _______________.

20. "Ever since I was a child, I have always dreamed of becoming a well-respected doctor so
that I can help people in need," the boy said.
→ The boy wanted _______________.

Exercise 3 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word.

Passage 1: (Daily Routine and Habits)

Every morning, I wake up early and try (1) _______ (start) my day with some exercise. I enjoy
(2) _______ (go) for a jog in the park because it helps me feel energized. After that, I stop (3)
_______ (have) a healthy breakfast before heading to work. I always make sure (4) _______
(leave) home on time to avoid traffic.

At work, my manager expects me (5) _______ (complete) all my tasks before the deadline.
Sometimes, I struggle (6) _______ (stay) focused because my colleagues keep (7) _______
(talk) loudly. I avoid (8) _______ (use) social media during work hours to stay productive.

In the evening, I usually prefer (9) _______ (watch) a movie or read a book instead of (10)
_______ (go) out, especially when I feel tired. However, on weekends, I love (11) _______
(spend) time with my friends. Last Saturday, we decided (12) _______ (try) a new restaurant,
and I couldn’t resist (13) _______ (order) a delicious dessert.

Passage 2: (A Memorable Trip)


Last summer, my family and I planned (14) _______ (take) a trip to Italy. We were all excited
about (15) _______ (explore) new places and (16) _______ (taste) authentic Italian food.
However, before our trip, we had to remember (17) _______ (book) our flights and hotels in
advance.

On our first day, we started (18) _______ (visit) famous landmarks like the Colosseum and the
Vatican. The tour guide advised us (19) _______ (wear) comfortable shoes because we had to
walk a lot. I didn’t mind (20) _______ (walk) long distances because the views were
breathtaking.
One of the best moments of the trip was when I got the chance (21) _______ (learn) how to
make real Italian pasta. I enjoyed (22) _______ (cook) with the chef and couldn’t stop (23)
_______ (eat) the delicious food.

By the end of our vacation, we regretted (24) _______ (not stay) longer because there was still
so much to see. We promised (25) _______ (come) back next year!

Comparative
Exercise 1 Choose the correct answer.

1. This book is much (more informative / most informative) than the one I read last month.

2. The more you study, (the better / better) your exam results will be.
3. Of all the students in the competition, John performed (the most confidently / more
confidently).
4. My house is not as (modern / more modern) as my cousin’s, but it is just as comfortable.

5. The test was much (easier / easiest) than we had expected.

6. Between the two brothers, Mark is (the taller / taller).

7. The more we talked, (the closer / the closest) we became as friends.

8. This painting is by far (more valuable / the most valuable) in the entire museum.

9. It is getting (colder and colder / the coldest and coldest) as winter approaches.

10. The train is (farther / the farthest) from the station than I thought.

Exercise 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective or adverb.
1.This restaurant is much ______ (cheap) than the one we went to last week.

2.I think this test is ______ (difficult) than the one we took last month.

3.John is ______ (tall) than his younger brother.

4.This is ______ (good) movie I have ever seen!

5.My new house is ______ (big) than my old one.

6.The weather today is not ______ (cold) as it was yesterday.

7.Of the three brothers, Mark is the ______ (intelligent).


8.The more you practice, the ______ (fluent) your English becomes.
9.This street is ______ (crowded) than it was a few years ago.

Modal verb
Exercise 1: Chọn phương án đúng
1. You don't look well. You see a doctor.

A. could B. need to C. are to D. should

2. She home yesterday because her little son was sick.

A. could have stayed B. must have stayed

C. had to stay D. should have stayed

3. You disturb him during his work!

A. should not B. needn't C. mustn't D. don't have to


4. Whose car is this? – It be Anton's. I think I saw him driving a red car like
this one.
A. could B. might C. must D. would

5. Though he was ill and weak, he get out of the burning building.

A. was able to B. might C. could D. should

6. lending me your CD player for a couple of days?

A. Can you B. Would you mind C. Would you D. Could you

7. The windows look clean. You wash them.

A. are not to B. needn't C. don't have to D. mustn't

8. I don't believe it. It be true.


A. can't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. wouldn't

9. Young people obey their parents.

A. must B. may C. will D. ought to

10. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It have cost a fortune.

A. must B. might C. will D. should

11. You to write them today.


A. should B. must C. had D. ought
12. " you hand me that pair of scissors, please?"

A. May B. Will C. Shall D. Should

13. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She harder.

A. must have studied B. could have studied


C. should have studied D. must studied

14. Marcela didn't come to class yesterday. She an accident.

A. should have had B. must have

C. might have D. may have had

15. John still hasn't come out. He everything for the trip now.

A. must have been preparing B. must be preparing

C. will be preparing D. will have prepared

16. Thomas received a warning for speeding. He so fast.


A. shouldn't have driven B. should have

C. would have driven D. might have driven

17. The photos are black. The X-ray at the airport them.

A. should have damaged B. would have damaged

C. would damage D. must have damaged

18. Tom didn't do his homework, so the teacher became very angry. He his homework.

A. must have done B. should have done


C. might have D. will have done

19. My car stopped on the high way. It out of gas.

A. may run B. must be

C. may have run D. should have run

20. I ___ be here by 6 o'clock? - No, you

A. Shall; mightn't B. Must; needn't C. Will; mayn't D. Might; won't

Exercise 2: Chọn phương án đúng


1. “Where do you think Rooney is today?". "I have no idea. He late."
A. should have left B. would sleep

C. would have sleep D. may have slept

2. Barbate painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He a different
color.

A. had to choose B. must have chosen

C. should have chosen D. could have been choosing

3. The children "thank you" to you when you gave them their gifts.
A. will have said B. should have said

C. must say D. should say


4. If we had known your new address, we to see you.

A. came B. will come C. would have come D. would come

5. These two boys look identical. They _ twins.

A. must have been B. should be C. must be D. should have been

6. You've been working non-stop for ten hours. You be really tired.
A. should B. must C. would rather D. ought to

7. The fortune teller predicted that inherit a big fortune before the end of this year.

A. will B. she will C. would D. she would

8. I'm feeling very tired this morning. I __ have stayed up late last night.

A. couldn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. to stopping

9. He helped her, but it was not necessary. He needn't __ her.

A. help B. to help C. be helping D. have helped


10. " you like to play a game of tennis?" "I'd love to."

A. Could B. Will C. Do D. Would

11. His letter is full of mistakes. He the mistakes carefully before sending it.

A. must have checked B. should have checked

C. could have checked D. can have checked


12. "I bought two bottles of milk." "You ________ have bought milk; we have heaps
of it in the house."
A. couldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. hadn't

13. When I first went to England, I English, but I it.

A. can read; can't speak B. can read; couldn't speak

C. could read; couldn't speak D. could read; can't speak


14. The car plunged into the river. The driver out but the passengers were
drowned.

A. is able to get B. could get C. was able to get D. can get


15. I got lost and ask a policeman the way.

A. have to B. must have to C. had to D. would


16. We have some days off after the exam spend some time together?

A. Let B. Shall I C. Shall we D. Would you like

17. You ring the bell; I have a key.

A. may not B. needn't C. mustn't D. couldn't

18. You drink this; it's poison.


A. must B. needn't C. mustn't D. shouldn't

19. Nobody knows how people first came to these islands. They have sailed from

South America.

A. might B. must C. should D. had

20. She felt ill and leave early.

A. has to B. must C. had to D. ought

Exercise 3: Chọn phương án đúng


1. The man was found unconscious at the foot of the cliff. He have fallen 200
meters.

A. needn’t B. must C. should D. mustn't


2. When the fog lifts, we where we are.

A. could see B. will be able to see

C. must have seen D. are seeing


3. The swimmer was very tired, but he the shore before he collapsed.
A. was able to reach B. can reach

C. could reach D. has reached

4. If a letter comes for me, you please forward it to this address.

A. shall B. could C. must D. should


5. I don't believe it. It be true.

A. can't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. wouldn't

6. Laura, you and the kids just have dinner without waiting for me. I work very
hard today.

A. can B. may C. should D. would


7. Leave early so that you miss the bus.

A. didn't B. won't C. shouldn't D. mustn't

8. He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He himself.

A. could have hurt B. should have hurt

C. must have hurt D. will have hurt


9. Robert arrived without his book. He it.

A. might have lost B. should have lost C. would have lost D. will have lost

10. Twenty years ago, David speak Arabic fluently. Now he's forgotten a lot.

A. could B. might C. needed D. must

11. Jessica hasn't made up her mind about where to go to school. She attend Duke
University. She just doesn't know yet.
A. mustn't B. may not C. needn't D. can't

12. This box isn't as heavy as it looks. You help me with it. Thanks anyway for offering
to help.

A. must B. mustn't C. might D. needn't

Exercise 4: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau bằng một động từ khuyết thiếu đã học.
(must, have to, should, may, might, can,)

1. I left my bike here and now it's gone. Someone __________have borrowed it.
2. "The door was open." "It have been open. I had looked it myself and the key
was in my pocket."
3. I want this letter typed, but you do it today. Tomorrow you will do.

4. We forget to shut the gates.

5. If you go to a dentist with a private practice, you pay him quite a lot of money.

6. You talk to other candidates during the exam.


7 "Have you seen John?" "No. But he be studying in the library".

8. As I won't be at home tonight, I do my homework during my lunch break.

9. Passengers smoke until the signs have been switched off.

10. There are a lot of tickets left, so you pay for the tickets in advance.

11. I _______________have worn my best suit to the party yesterday; everyone else
was very casually dressed.

12. "What are you doing this weekend?" "I haven’t decided yet. I go on a picnic
with my family."

13. Can you repair my bicycle? -Oh, yes, I do it now.

14. It's a secret. You let anyone know about it.

15. I'm not sure. I come a few minutes late.

16. Secondary school students nowadays wear uniform.


17. I had read the book last night before I went to bed. 1 never took it out of this room.
It be lying around here somewhere. Where it be?

18. When you have a small child in the house, you leave small objects lying
around. Such objects be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.

19. You take your umbrella along with you today. It rain later on this afternoon.
20. I be at the meeting by 10 pm I will probably take a taxi if I want to be on time.

Adverbial clause
Exercise 1
1. He kept talking during the meeting ___ his manager had repeatedly warned him to
remain silent or leave the room.
a) because b) although
c) due to d) so that
2. They decided to delay the project ___ the rapidly increasing costs, the lack of
available materials, and the unexpected shortage of workers.
a) so that b) because of
c) although d) unless
3. She neither studied hard nor paid attention in class, ___ she had no chance of
passing the final exam, even with extra help.
a) so b) due to
c) because d) unless
4. We left the party early ___ the fact that we had been looking forward to it for
weeks.
a) in spite of b) because of
c) so that d) unless
5. You should apologize to him immediately ___ he might refuse to help you in any
situation in the future.
a) otherwise b) in order to
c) even though d) as a result
6. ___ he had already eaten a large meal, he ordered another dish at the restaurant
just to try something new.
a) Despite b) Even though
c) Because of d) So that
7. She studied all night, even skipping dinner and sleep, ___ she would be well-
prepared for the most important exam of her life.
a) in order that b) unless
c) despite d) due to
8. The coach said he would select ___ John or Mike to play in the final match,
depending on their performance during the last practice session.
a) either b) neither
c) because d) even though
9. You should set two alarms every morning ___ you oversleep and miss your
important meetings.
a) because b) so that
c) in case d) even though
10. I neither wanted to stay at home nor go out with friends, ___ I decided to spend
the evening reading a book in peace.
a) so b) unless
c) due to d) although
11. ___ he had studied hard for months, he didn’t pass the exam because he was too
nervous during the test.
a) Because b) Even though
c) Since d) Unless
12. The meeting was postponed ___ the CEO’s sudden absence and an urgent
business matter that required immediate attention.
a) because b) since
c) due to d) in order that
13. ___ the fact that he had all the necessary qualifications and experience, he was
not selected for the position.
a) Although b) Despite
c) Because of d) So that
14. She took extra classes, stayed up late every night, and practiced her
pronunciation ___ she could improve her English and pass the international exam.
a) so that b) unless
c) despite d) because
15. Neither the manager nor the employees ___ satisfied with the company’s new
policies, which led to an internal dispute.
a) was b) were
c) is d) has been
16. I will go for a run every morning ___ it stops raining and the temperature is
pleasant.
a) unless b) if
c) although d) in order to
17. He wore a thick jacket, gloves, and a scarf ___ he wouldn’t feel cold while
waiting outside in the freezing winter night.
a) so that b) although
c) because of d) despite
18. They were completely exhausted ___ they had been working non-stop for over
twelve hours without a proper break.
a) because b) unless
c) even though d) so that
19. ___ we leave now and drive as fast as possible, we will still be late for the
concert.
a) If b) Unless
c) Although d) So that
20. The teacher explained the lesson using real-life examples and interactive
exercises ___ all students could understand the concept clearly.
a) so that b) due to
c) despite d) unless
21. She will accept the job offer ___ the salary is lower than she expected because
she values career growth more than money.
a) unless b) even though
c) in order to d) because
22. He was extremely happy and excited ___ his team won the championship after a
difficult season.
a) although b) because
c) so that d) despite
23. Neither Sarah nor Peter ___ to attend the wedding due to personal reasons, even
though they had promised to come.
a) plan b) plans
c) is planning d) has planned
24. The company expanded internationally within a year ___ the rapidly increasing
demand for its products in foreign markets.
a) due to b) despite
c) unless d) even though
25. Either you complete this project by tomorrow morning, ___ you will have to
explain the delay to the director.
a) and b) or
c) so d) because
26. Neither my brother nor my sister ___ interested in sports, which surprises most
people who meet them.
a) is b) are
c) were d) has been
27. We had to cancel our long-awaited vacation ___ the unexpected travel
restrictions imposed by the government.
a) despite b) because of
c) so that d) unless
28. They worked all night, barely taking any breaks, ___ they could meet the
deadline and impress their client.
a) so that b) unless
c) because of d) although
29. Neither the students nor the teacher ___ satisfied with the results of the new
educational policy.
a) was b) were
c) is d) has been

30. Either you apologize for what you said, ___ you risk damaging your friendship
permanently.
a) and b) or
c) but d) because

Exercise 2 Điền vào chỗ trống bằng từ thích hợp: because, although, so that,
unless, due to, even though, despite, neither...nor, either...or.

In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular ___ (1) advancements in
technology and the growing need for flexibility. Many employees prefer working from
home ___ (2) they can avoid long commutes and have more control over their
schedules. ___ (3) these advantages, some companies are hesitant to allow full-time
remote work, believing that in-person collaboration is essential for productivity.

Some businesses have implemented hybrid models ___ (4) employees can enjoy the
benefits of both remote and office work. However, not all jobs can be done remotely;
___ (5) you have the necessary tools and a reliable internet connection, working from
home may not be an option.

Furthermore, companies must decide whether to support remote work permanently or


return to traditional office settings. ___ (6) employees ___ (7) managers can agree on
the best approach, conflicts may arise. In the end, businesses must find a balance that
works for both productivity and employee satisfaction.

Employees should carefully consider their options: they can ___ (8) adapt to their
company's policies, ___ (9) look for job opportunities that align with their preferences.
Ultimately, work flexibility depends on industry demands and individual needs.

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