Graded grammar worksheets
Name: _____________________ Class: _____________________ Date: _____________________
 Decide which of the choices below would best complete the article if inserted in the blanks. Circle the appropriate letters. (_____ /15 marks)
Too Much Fast Food?
According to a recent survey, Hong Kong consumers are (1) more money on convenience
foods since the economic downturn. Because companies are trying to make do with fewer staff,
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However, the trend towards convenience foods (9) benefitting some business sectors.
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Date: 2016-03-03; view: 1098
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