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Office Administration: Functional language

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We use this phrase when we interrupt speak to someone who is busy working

a)

I'm sorry I'm late

b)

I'm sorry to disturb you

c)

Never mind

d)

Don't worry

2.

Who says this? " My department is developing a special new product"

a)

Recepcionist

b)

Sales representative

c)

Head of Research and development

d)

laboratory Technician

3.

Q: Are you enjoying the exhibition?

a)

There are some very interesting stands

b)

Many people decided not to come.

c)

I'm Alain. I'm from France

d)

As a matter of fact, I'm going to participate in the race this year.

4.

It is a formal apology when you walk into someone

a)

Sorry

b)

That's all right

c)

I beg your pardon

d)

Not at all

5.

We use this phrase when someone is waiting for us

a)

I'm sorry to keep you waiting

b)

Don't mention it

c)

Never mind

d)

Not at all

6.

David Jones is held up in a ................... because there was a car accident on Central Road.

a)

mixed up dates

b)

urgent meeting

c)

arrengeing an appointment

d)

traffic jam

7.

This is a formal apology, usually used in business letters

a)

I'm sorry

b)

Don't worry

c)

Sorry

d)

I must apologize

8.

Choose slightly formal way to express your gratitude

a)

Cheers

b)

OK

c)

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

d)

Don't worry

9.

What may a Chief accountant say?

a)

Our customers are paying us on time

b)

We got some very special prices for you this month

c)

I want to sell our factory in China

d)

I work with this microscope everyday.

10.

Q: How do I get to the new Exhibition Centre?

a)

Which bus do I need?

b)

This is the exit

c)

Follow the signs for Forest Street.

d)

Where should I get off?

11.

Kate is in the office on the 29th. Would that ....... you?

a)

cancel

b)

suit

c)

participate

d)

reschedule

12.

My plans have changed. Please reorganise my (a)   according to my notes in red

13.

Would 3 o'clock on Monday be a ...... to meet?

a)

busy time

b)

free time

c)

convenient time

d)

tied up time

14.

This package must get to London today! We'll send it by .....

a)

courier

b)

ship

c)

registered mail

d)

international stamp

15.

When someone is talking on the phone,

a)

they transfer the call

b)

their line is busy

c)

they return your call

d)

They put you on hold.

16.

The meeting will start at 2 o'clock .......... You mustn't be late.

a)

break

b)

busy

c)

convenient

d)

sharp

17.

Can you tell me how much the repair will cost?

a)

I have to see the pipe before.

b)

You must turn off the water.

c)

In about a quarter of an hour.

d)

How can I help you?

18.

When you answer the phone in the office you first say:

a)

How can I help you?

b)

You're welcome

c)

I'll get back as soon as possible.

d)

Good morning, Malton & Sons. Liz speaking

19.

A more formal way to say "She is out of the city."

a)

I'll let her know.

b)

I apologise. I'll see what I can do.

c)

She is unavailable at the moment

d)

Can I take a message?

20.

"Remove" is the opposite of "put"

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

I'd like to speak to Harry, please. .....

a)

Can you put me through?

b)

is there a reply?

c)

Why did the phone only ring once?

d)

Do you know how to operate the switchboard?

22.

You use bubble wrap to ......... fragile items.

a)

weigh

b)

pick up

c)

wrap

d)

hold

23.

You must document all the incoming mail in it.


What does "IT" refer to?

a)

product manual

b)

a chart with sorting procedures

c)

stamping incoming mail.

d)

incoming mail log.

24.

We use this phrase when we interrupt someone.

a)

No, that's fine.

b)

Oh, yes. Now I see

c)

By the way

d)

Sorry to bother you.

25.

Don't forget to ........... the photocopier at the end of the day.

a)

turn on

b)

turn off

c)

close

d)

open

26.

I'd like this advert to be big. Please ..... it as much as possible.

a)

narrow

b)

wide

c)

reduce

d)

enlarge