1 Find mistakes in the sentences. Some sentences are correct.

1 Launching new products is crucial for the survival of the company.
OK                                                     2 He suggested meeting us next
month.
         3 It's not worth fixing a date today, as I don't yet know my movements for next week.
OK                          4 The new exchange rate succeeded in bringing inflation down.    OK
                                                       5 We are currently repeating the study which
involves reviewing all the figures.    OK                                      6 By delaying we
risk losing the contract.
                        7 The company has spent a lot of time improving its existing
products.                                                    8 I forgot sending the attachment to
the email so I had to send it again.                                                    9 I
remember meeting our project manager for the first time.
OK                                                              10 I stopped to pick up a letter
that I'd dropped.

2 Complete the gaps using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1 I have been trying to sort out the flight details all
morning.                                                                    2 She admitted her
company's liability for the disaster and went on to explain the compensation plan for the
victims.
                                                 3 Have you tried asking Mary to help you with the
assignment?                                                               4 We really can't go on
working like this - we'll have to have the air conditioning fixed.                         5
Remember to order some more paper clips as we're running low on them.
              6 We regret to inform you that we have chosen a different
candidate.                                                        7 They intend to boost their
spending on equipment this year.
8 We avoided having an accident on the premises last
month.                                                                     9 It is essential to
track expenses and costs.
                     10 Her personal assistant denied making the
mistake.                                                                              11 After
giving birth to her child, she decided not to return to work.
                 12 I'm considering taking the job they offered
me.                                                                                   13 Would you
mind checking my order?
                         14 The economic climate pressured banks to stop lending to each
other.                                                  15 Once I've finished writing the report, I
will make those phone calls.