A truly [metodisk] approach will soon spot the error.

methodical

Info: The form “methodic” is understandable, but extremely rare.

Several [antaganden] turned out to be untenable.

Hint: Note that this is an irregular plural!

hypotheses

That was hardly a very [lämpligt] response!

appropriate suitable fitting proper fit

The little [samhälle] was located in a peaceful dale surrounded by forests.

community

Info: This is a more abstract term than “village, hamlet, town”. "Society" is too big a term.

The [princip] of divide and conquer did not die out with the Romans.

Hint: Find a synonym for “principle”!

concept principle

The sum of his [inköp] was over £200.

Hint: We're looking for a plural noun!

purchases

This cell phone has some useful handicap-friendly [funktioner] .

Hint: Find a synonym for “functions”!

features functions

Those in his immediate [omgivning] soon noticed the difference.

environment vicinity proximity

Info: ”surroundings” or “area” don’t work with a social proximity.

We are [tvungna] by law to request your name and address.

Hint: Find a verb in the passive!

required obligated obliged

We have taken numerous steps to [tillförsäkra] passenger safety on this flight.

ensure guarantee

Info: Note the spelling with en-, not in-.