Prepositional Phrases in Business English

_______ to our records, you owe us $1300. Could you confirm when we can expect payment?

• According

• In line

• With regard

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

We need to know whether the candidate has beliefs _______ with our values.

• in line

• according

• in terms

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

_______ to your email, we have reviewed the contract and made the necessary amendments. Please let us know if you have any further requests.

• With regard

• In terms

• In line

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

The two films stand at opposite ends of the spectrum – not _______ of quality, but in how they interpret Bob Dylan’s life and personality.

• in line

• in terms

• with regard

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

_______ the latest financial report, profits have increased by 12% this quarter. Can we confirm this level of growth with other data sources?

• In terms of

• With regard to

• According to

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

_______ your enquiry, we can assure you that we are looking into the matter and will get back to you shortly.

• In line with

• With regard to

• In terms of

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

The project was considered a success _______ revenue, but not so much ______ raising the company's profile.

• according to

• in terms of

• in line with

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

The proposed salary increase is _ _ _ _ industry standards. Similar companies have recently made the same adjustments.

• in line with

• according to

• with regard to

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

I loved the new responsibilities and my job title, but _______ salary, I was better off in my last job.

• according to

• in terms of

• in line with

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

You've been absent six times _______ our records. Could you please provide a reason for your absences, or submit a medical note if applicable?

• according to

• with regard to

• in line with

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E