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WorksheetsBusiness English Session 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a common formal greeting used in the business world?
Hey!
Hi there!
Good morning!
What's up?
When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'Nice to meet you' in a business context?
Only when meeting clients.
After you have known someone for a while.
When meeting someone for the first time professionally.
During casual team meetings.
In a professional email, which greeting is suitable for addressing someone whose name you don't know?
Hi!
Dear Sir/Madam
Hey there!
To whom it may concern
What's an appropriate response to the greeting, 'How do you do?' in a business setting?
Fine, thanks.
I'm good, and you?
What's up?
Howdy!
When addressing a colleague whose marital status you're unsure of, what title is generally considered respectful?
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Miss
What should you do when handed a business card during a meeting?
Put it in your pocket without looking.
Examine it briefly and then put it away.
Thank them and take a moment to look at the card.
Ask, 'What am I supposed to do with this?'
If you accidentally bump into a superior in the hallway, what's the appropriate response?
Ignore it and keep walking.
Apologize and continue on your way.
Say, 'Watch where you're going!'
Pretend it didn't happen.
When is it appropriate to use formal titles like 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' in professional communication?
Only in written correspondence.
In both written and verbal communication.
Never, as it sounds too old-fashioned.
Only when addressing superiors.
How would you politely end a business phone call?
Just hang up.
'Catch you later!'
'Thank you for your time. Goodbye.'
'Later, dude!'
What's an appropriate closing remark for an email to a client?
'See ya!'
'Best regards.'
'Thanks a bunch!'
'Bye for now!'
After a successful meeting, what's a suitable way to conclude the discussion?
'Goodbye, everyone!'
'See you around.'
'Thank you for your time and input.'
'Later, gator!'
When saying goodbye at the end of a workday, what's a professional way to express your departure?
'I'm outta here!'
'See you tomorrow!'
'Later, alligator!'
'Goodbye, folks!'
Which of the following is an appropriate icebreaker for small talk at a business networking event?
'What's your annual salary?'
'How's the weather?'
'Are you married?'
'Tell me about your family.'
In a casual team meeting, what's an acceptable topic for small talk?
Personal medical history.
Weekend plans.
Salary negotiations.
Political debates.
When engaging in small talk with a new colleague, what's a suitable question to ask?
'What's your political affiliation?'
'Tell me about your job dissatisfaction.'
'How was your weekend?'
'Do you have any health issues?'
During a networking event, how might you gracefully exit a conversation when it's time to move on?
Abruptly walk away.
Say, 'I've heard enough.'
Politely excuse yourself and express interest in reconnecting later.
Yawn and check your watch.
What is 60% expressed as a round-off qualifier?
Less than 3/4
Over 50%
Approximately a sixth
Around two-thirds
If a project is delayed by 24.9%, how might you express this delay using a round-off qualifier?
Less than a 30% delay
Over a 20% delay
About a 25% delay
Exactly a 25% delay
If a budget is increased by one in nine, how could you describe this change with a round-off qualifier?
Less than a 5% increase
Over a 15% increase
Approximately a tenth increase
Exactly a 10% increase
The sales team achieved a growth of 8% this quarter. How might you express this growth using a round-off qualifier?
Less than a tenth increase
Over a fifth increase
About a 10% increase
Exactly an 8% increase
Make a one sentence introduction and an overview of the line graph (significant features)
