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Years ago, anyone with a degree could be reasonably confident of finding a job. But with ever more graduates looking for work, that confidence has now been replaced by even among those with a Master’s. Graduates, no matter how well qualified, are being required to show they also have ‘employability skills’, such as numeracy, business awareness and the to deal with problems creatively. Fortunately for undergraduates, many universities already aim to develop such skills as part of their courses, frequently with the help of professional advisors working in the relevant business sector. The approach often has both and practical elements, for instance designing a marketing campaign and then working with actual clients.

conversation capability prospective between theoretical increasingly uncertainty memorable

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Correct answer: uncertainty
Explanation: The word 'uncertainty' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the lack of confidence in finding a job. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the shift from confidence to a lack of assurance among graduates.
Meaning: 'Uncertainty' refers to the state of being unsure or having doubts.
Wrong options:
increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
capability: 'Capability' is a noun that refers to the ability to do something, which does not relate to the sentiment of confidence in job searching.
prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that describes potential or future candidates, which does not fit as a noun here.
theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that pertains to ideas rather than practical applications, which does not fit the context of job confidence.
conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that refers to spoken exchanges, which is unrelated to the topic of job confidence.
between: 'Between' is a preposition that indicates a relationship or position, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that describes something worth remembering, which does not relate to the context of job confidence.
Correct answer: increasingly
Explanation: The adverb 'increasingly' modifies the verb 'being required' and indicates that the necessity for graduates to show employability skills is growing over time. This fits both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Increasingly' means more and more over time.
Wrong options:
uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
Correct answer: capability
Explanation: The noun 'capability' fits grammatically as it refers to the ability to deal with problems creatively. It aligns with the context of discussing the skills required by graduates.
Meaning: 'Capability' refers to the ability or capacity to do something.
Wrong options:
uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not relate to the skills required for problem-solving.
increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun in this context.
theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun describing a skill.
conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not relate to the context of skills needed for problem-solving.
between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as a noun in this context.
memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun describing a skill.
Correct answer: prospective
Explanation: The adjective 'prospective' describes undergraduates who are potential candidates for future employment. It fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to those who are preparing to enter the job market.
Meaning: 'Prospective' refers to someone who is expected or likely to happen in the future.
Wrong options:
uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for undergraduates in this context.
conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for undergraduates.
Correct answer: theoretical
Explanation: The adjective 'theoretical' describes elements that are based on theory rather than practical application. It fits grammatically and contextually as it contrasts with practical elements in the approach to developing skills.
Meaning: 'Theoretical' refers to ideas or principles that are not based on practical experience.
Wrong options:
uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for elements in this context.
conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for elements.

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