Bitesize Business English #2: Accept

The video tutorial explains the verb 'accept', which means to agree to an offer or resign to an unchangeable situation. It provides examples of how 'accept' and 'acceptable' are used in sentences, such as accepting payment for services or describing behavior as acceptable. The tutorial also covers accepting offers from reputable companies and being accepted into a company.

What does the verb 'accept' mean?

• To ignore a situation

• To change a situation

• To reject an offer

• To agree to an offer or situation

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'accept'?

• I will accept the payment for my services.

• I will accept the payment for my disservices.

• I will accept the payment for my absence.

• I will accept the payment for my refusal.

What does it mean if someone's behavior is described as 'acceptable'?

• Their behavior is unacceptable.

• Their behavior is questionable.

• Their behavior is fine.

• Their behavior is not okay.

In which scenario would you use 'accept'?

• When declining an offer

• When agreeing to an offer

• When ignoring an offer

• When questioning an offer

Which of the following is an example of using 'accept' in a business context?

• She was happily accepted into the company.

• She was rejected by the company.

• She was questioned by the company.

• She was ignored by the company.