Test yourself

Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the correct form of a word given in bracket.


1.  His work as a paid (negotiate) (1 p.) caused him to travel through most of New South Wales (arbitrate) (1 p.) in disputes, taking part in (conciliate) (1 p.) and talking, talking, talking...

2.  The papal (mediate) (1 p.) , the Archbishop of Ravenna, proposed a meeting between English and French (negotiate) (1 p.) at Bruges in March 1375.

3.  The terms of employment are (negotiate) (1 p.) and could include secondment (i.e. temporary relocation) for a period of not less than three years.

4.  'Scott Avery Clause' is an (arbitrate) (1 p.) clause of the contract, i.e. a promise not to take any legal action when handling any disputes arising between parties to contract.