IX. Complete the sentences (1-5) with the most suitable preposition (a-e): 1. The directors of both companies met to

1. The directors of both companies met to discuss the terms of the merger.   a) of b) by c) at d) in e) out
2. Without a mission statement the company will lack direction.    a) By b) Without c) Because d) In e) On
3. She is excellent at motivating her staff.       a) on c) at b) out d) of e) by
4. We need a very good negotiator for this deal.      a) with b) by c) of d) for e) out
5. During the reorganization there will be no net loss of output.     a) By b) Of c) For d) With e) During