Bitesize Business English #24: Confirm

The video tutorial explains the concept of 'confirm' and 'confirmation'. It describes confirmation as making something certain, often used in the context of meetings or reservations. The tutorial also highlights that confirmation can serve as proof of truth, providing examples such as the smell of food indicating cooking or police confirming an incident. The video concludes with a summary of these concepts.

What does it mean to confirm a meeting?

• To cancel the meeting

• To make sure the meeting is happening

• To change the meeting time

• To invite more people to the meeting

How can a reservation be confirmed?

• By ignoring it

• By visiting in person

• By sending an email

• By sending a letter

What is the difference between 'confirm' and 'confirmation'?

• Both are verbs

• Both are nouns

• 'Confirm' is a verb and 'confirmation' is a noun

• 'Confirm' is a noun and 'confirmation' is a verb

Which of the following is an example of confirming something is true?

• Writing a letter

• Booking a hotel room

• Smelling food from the kitchen

• Sending a meeting invite

What did the police confirm?

• A reservation was made

• A meeting was scheduled

• An incident occurred on Friday night

• A new law was passed