publish vs open

[Grisha]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "Business", question 2

A report has just been ......... that gives details of the causes of this trend towards informality in the business sector.

(a) published
(b) directed
(c) opened
(d) held

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "Business", answer 2

A report has just been published that gives details of the causes of this trend towards informality in the business sector.

Correct answer: (a) published
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i'm not really sure of my answer?

Grisha

[Mister Micawber]

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'Reports' are 'published'.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber