Downward Movement

Even a mild ...... at such a volatile time as this is well likely to result in massive lay-offs.
1. dip
2. dipp
3. dop
4. deep
Our northern branches have never before ...... such a dramatic dip as last quarter.
1. suffered
2. suffared
3. sufered
4. surfed
The automotive industry has seen a dip ...... 2.1 per cent this year.
1. of
2. in
3. on
4. about
Analysts say that a dip ...... transportation costs might not be able to save our company after all.
1. in
2. on
3. about
4. at
Monday's dip ...... shares prices has finally resulted in the closure of the companies concerned.
1. in
2. on
3. of
4. about
I'm afraid the Prime Minister's popularity ...... a dip after his opponent made some of the sensitive material public last month.
1. took
2. broke
3. swam
4. dived
The head of HR does not believe that a dip ...... bonuses is likely to result in people working more efficiently.
1. in
2. about
3. at
4. on
I suppose a dip ...... income would stir trouble in any family, not just ours.
1. in
2. on
3. about
4. at
The production manager is expected to announce a further dip ...... production costs over the next few weeks.
1. in
2. on
3. at
4. of
The newly appointed treasurer claims he can secure a dip ...... 2.1 per cent in administrative costs over the period of six months.
1. of
2. in
3. on
4. at