What does “sort out” mean in this context?

“I think it is important for us to sort out the differing opinions...”

• Mix up the ideas

• Avoid the topic

• Organize and clarify

• Delete unnecessary information

What does the speaker mean by saying “That’s a fair point”?

• I strongly disagree

• I didn’t understand

• I admit your idea is reasonable

• That is a funny idea

What does “I see your point” suggest in a discussion?

• I disagree completely

• I understand what you’re saying

• I’m ignoring your comment

• I agree without thinking

What does “define the term” mean in this sentence?

“You have to define the term you’re using.”

• Use more terms

• Translate the word

• Give the meaning of the word

• Remove the term from discussion

What does “in more depth” mean in the sentence “Let’s look at the importance of marketing in more depth”?

• In a funnier way

• In less time

• In a more detailed and thoughtful way

• In a confusing way

What does “construct” mean in this sentence?

“Maybe we should stop here to explain this construct.”

• A building

• An imaginary idea or model

• A machine

• A conclusion

What is the meaning of “metaphor” in this context?

“The best way to really understand these two different modes is to use a metaphor.”

• A scientific formula

• A visual chart

• A figure of speech comparing two things

• A type of game

What does “labor costs” refer to in the sentence about investment in Taiwan?

“One of the main reasons for direct investment in Taiwan has been its lower labor costs.”

• Cost of advertising

• Cost of raw materials

• Wages paid to workers

• Rent for buildings

What does “pinpoint” mean in the sentence “It is important to pinpoint the main issues”?

• Avoid the problems

• Guess the outcome

• Identify exactly and clearly

• Rewrite the issues

What does “figure out” mean in the context of the first sentence?

“…and figure out the categories they belong to.”

• Ignore

• Discover or understand

• Eliminate

• Rename