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TOEIC Part 5 | Incomplete Sentences: Linking Expressions 17

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Problem 1

The outdoor concert will proceed as scheduled ____ the weather conditions become unsafe.

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The sense is "unless the weather becomes dangerous", so "unless", which states a negative condition, is the fit.

Problem 2

____ receiving final approval, the design team will send the brochure to the printer.

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"Upon" plus a gerund expresses "as soon as" something happens.

Problem 3

The warranty covers replacement parts, ____ it does not include the cost of labor.

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Parts are covered but labor is not — a contrast, so "but" is the fit.

Problem 4

Ms. Ortega requested a larger meeting room ____ everyone could view the presentation comfortably.

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A clause of purpose follows, so "so that" is the fit.

Problem 5

____ the revised budget is approved today, construction can begin next week.

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The sense is "on the condition that it is approved", so "provided that" is the fit.

Problem 6

The museum extended its opening hours ____ accommodate more visitors during the festival.

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Before the base form "accommodate", purpose is expressed by "in order to".

Problem 7

The shipment arrived on time ____ a temporary closure at the distribution center.

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A noun phrase follows, so the concessive preposition "despite" is the fit.

Problem 8

Please retain the confirmation e-mail ____ you need to refer to your reservation number later.

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The sense is preparing for a future need, so "in case" is the fit.