BusinessCommunication1

1. To ensure everyone _____ before the project starts, let's schedule a meeting to discuss the details.

• is on the same page
• keeps in the loop
• talks to a brick wall
• beats around the bush

Answer explanation

When everyone is on the same page, they all have the same understanding of the situation.

2. I'll _____ with the latest project updates so you can stay informed.

• keep you in the loop
• talk to a brick wall
• beat around the bush
• get the wrong end of the stick

Answer explanation

Keeping someone in the loop means keeping them informed about what's happening.

3. Trying to convince my stubborn uncle to change his mind is like _____.

• being on the same page
• keeping in the loop
• talking to a brick wall
• beating around the bush

Answer explanation

Talking to a brick wall means the person you're talking to is unresponsive or not listening.

4. Instead of _____, just tell me directly what you want me to do.

• being on the same page
• keeping me in the loop
• talking to a brick wall
• beating around the bush

Answer explanation

Beating around the bush means avoiding saying directly what you mean.

5. I think you _____ about what I said. I wasn't criticizing you, just offering a suggestion.

• are on the same page
• keep in the loop
• talk to a brick wall
• got the wrong end of the stick

Answer explanation

Getting the wrong end of the stick means misunderstanding a situation or explanation.

6. "I'll _____ when I get home from work." "Great, talk to you then!"

• be on the same page
• give you a ring
• talk to a brick wall
• beat around the bush

Answer explanation

Giving someone a ring means calling them on the phone.

7. "I've been trying to _____ with John, but he hasn't responded to my emails."

• be on the same page
• keep in the loop
• get in touch
• beat around the bush

Answer explanation

Getting in touch with someone means contacting them.

8. "Let me _____ on what happened at the conference last week."

• keep you in the loop
• fill you in
• talk to a brick wall
• beat around the bush

Answer explanation

Filling someone in means giving them all the relevant information about a situation.

9. "I'll look into the issue and _____ by the end of the day."

• be on the same page with you
• keep you in the loop
• get back to you
• talk to a brick wall

Answer explanation

Getting back to someone means contacting them again later with more information.

10. "Can you _____ on the project's progress at the next team meeting?"

• be on the same page
• give updates
• talk to a brick wall
• beat around the bush

Answer explanation

Giving updates means providing the latest information about a situation or project.