Answer Key

Project and processes – Practice 2

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase in the correct form.
  1. In any business the  [bottom] line is to make enough money to survive.
  2. I am tied  [up] in a meeting until 3 p.m.
  3. Please, don't  [interrupt] me. I am very busy now and don't have time for your jokes.
  4. We need to make a  [decision] . Do you want to sell the house or not?
  5. The meeting started  [on] time. It was scheduled for 10 and we started at 10.
  6. I'm afraid I run  [out] of time and will not meet the deadline for the delivery.
  7. The project is  [behind] schedule. It's because a lot of staff have been sick.
  8. We are  [ahead] of schedule. I think we'll be finished three weeks early.
  9. I'm afraid Mr. Faire is busy  [at] the moment. Could you call later, please?
  10. We don't need any new employees for the  [time] being.