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The company has to search ___ new markets to expand its business.
**Rule:** The verb 'search' is followed by the preposition 'for' when it means to look for something. The company has to search for new markets, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
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The company is interested ___ expanding its business to other countries.
**Rule:** The adjective 'interested' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Interested in' means to want to know more about something. The company is interested in expanding its business, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
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A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.
A testimonial is a formal written statement about a person's character and abilities. An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence in court. A manifesto is a public declaration of policy and aims. A memorandum is a written message in business or diplomacy.
A colleague is a person with whom one works in a profession or business. A companion is a person with whom one spends a lot of time. An ally is a state formally cooperating with another for a military purpose. An accomplice is a partner in crime.
A ransom is a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive. A quorum is the minimum number of members of an assembly needed to conduct business. Patrimony is property inherited from one's father. Alimony is a husband's provision for a wife after separation or divorce.
A novice is a person who is new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. A colleague is a person with whom one works. An alien is a foreigner. A linguist is a person skilled in foreign languages.
A Colleague is a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business. A Comrade is a companion in an organization (like an army). An Assistant helps someone. A Contemporary lives at the same time.
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Informal business communication with a personal signature
A memorandum (or 'memo') is a written message, often brief and informal, used in a business or organization. Agendum is an item on a list (agenda). Corrigendum is an error to be corrected. Plagiarism is stealing ideas.
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One who is associated with others in some occupation.
A Colleague is a person with whom one works in a profession or business. An Alien is a foreigner. A Contemporary is a person living at the same time. A Namesake is a person with the same name.
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He has a Midas touch; every business he starts becomes successful.
**Rule: Understanding Idiomatic Expressions.** The idiom 'the Midas touch' refers to the ability to make money easily or to be successful in every venture. It comes from the Greek myth of King Midas who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. The fact that 'every business he starts becomes successful' defines this ability. Option (a) is the correct definition. Option (b) is the opposite. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect interpretations.
