land vs leave

[Ulrike]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #234 "Interpersonal Skills", question 6

Many have wondered how it happens that persons with high IQs don't always ......... the top jobs: the answer often lies in interpersonal skills.

(a) land
(b) leave
(c) sack
(d) seize

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #234 "Interpersonal Skills", answer 6

Many have wondered how it happens that persons with high IQs don't always land the top jobs: the answer often lies in interpersonal skills.

Correct answer: (a) land
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leave?

Ulrike

[Mister Micawber]

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No; 'land'. 'Land' means 'get, obtain'. Persons with high IQs would have no reason for 'always leaving' the top jobs.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber