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Tip 8.  Translating 'wykluczyć'

Which option is incorrect?

We cannot .................... the local authority will refuse the planning application for the factory.

A. exclude the possibility that

Wrong answer, try again!

B. exclude that

Correct answer!

Comment:

The verb 'to exclude' needs an object (i.e. 'who does what' not just 'who does').

NOTE: If you want to keep your writing clear and simple, use 'rule out'.

C. rule out the possibility that

Wrong answer, try again!