Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
(10 blank spaces) – 2marks/each
A recent survey of human resource directors in the UK (1) __________ some common mistakes
that job applicants make in the interview process. Chief among the (2) __________ was a lack of
preparation for the process. Many applicants (3) _________ to do basic research on the company they
are applying to and are thus unable to tell interviewers why they want to work in their company, and
how they can be of (4) ______ to it. Some applicants make spelling mistakes on their (5) ________ and
generally exhibit poor writing skills, and others fail to (6) __________ the application process correctly
and fail to submit all the necessary (7) __________. These (8) _________ reveal a lack of direction,
responsibility and initiative that will probably (9) __________ into the professional duties of the
position. If you fail to prepare properly during the application process, what (10) __________ do
employers have that you will handle your work responsibilities professionally?

1. A. deciphered B. removed C. explored D. uncovered
2. A. clues B. complaints C. causes D. errors
3. A. forget B. refuse C. dislike D. neglect
4. A. benefit B. advantage C. use D. course
5. A. CVs B. tests C. essays D. letters
6. A. do B. carry out C. follow D. understand
7. A. certificates B. files C. documents D. requirements
8. A. practices B. habits C. procedures D. errors
9. A. go B. carry over C. transfer D. turn
10. A. guarantee B. method C. force D. right