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When you learn new vocab, make sure that you note collocations too. For this group of words some collocations are:
occupied territory, option to/for, output of, overall success/numbers/increase

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Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the word.

Academic Word List 44

1.The shipment hasn’t arrived yet, so ______________ all of our deliveries will be late too.  (obvious)

2.There are a lot of disputes around the world over _______________ territories.  (occupy)

3.This is a bargain price for the camera, and it has an  _______________ second lens. (option)

4.The workers’ _______________ is increasing, but so are stress levels.  (output)

5.The _______________ trend is towards increased poverty. (overall)

Answers (in the wrong order below)
5. overall   3. optional    2. occupied    1. obviously    4. output