Confusing words(page 32)

1. I’ll ask my bank manager for advice about investment.
2. He first spoke briefly about the agenda for the day.
3. She hopes to get a seat on the board.
4. We check each new consignment very carefully.
5. I enclosed a complements slip with the catalogue.
6. Do these cars conform to the new safety regulations?
7. You shouldn’t read confidential documents!
8. Normally, she’s a very conscientious worker.
9. The unions criticised the government’s economic policy.
10. If you pay too much tax you get a rebate.
11. Lawyers here only get their fee if they win the case.
12. The income from the investment is $52,000 a year.
13. She took her case to an industrial tribunal.
14. Unfortunately we have mislaid the original invoice.
15. The secretary made notes of what was said at the meeting.
16. The takeover bid from Jenkins came as a complete surprise.
17. Please send me your latest catalogue and price list.
18. We’ve increased productivity by 10% in this factory.