WorksheetsBusiness English ENG 2020 Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which word in the sentence helps define "robust"?
"Declining"
"Stable"
"Strong"
"Weak"
Which of the following is a phrasal verb?
"Take up"
"Jump high"
"Enjoy reading"
"Calculate quickly"
What is the synonym of "mitigate"?
"Intensify"
"Reduce"
"Ignore"
"Challenge"
Which sentence contains a context clue?
"The profit margin, the difference between revenue and expenses, decreased."
"He walked quickly to the store."
"Our project is on schedule."
"We need more data."
Which of these words is a collocation?
"Strong coffee"
"High tree"
"Big sound"
"Large easy"
What is the best revision for the sentence "We need to deal with the issue of inconsistent reporting"?
"We must address inconsistent reporting."
"It is imperative that we talk about reporting."
"We should consider looking into this matter."
"Reporting is something we should fix."
Which phrase in the given corporate email conveys a persuasive tone?
"We need to consider alternatives."
"It is imperative that we act now."
"Perhaps we should analyze further."
"Some adjustments may be necessary."
Which type of context clue is used in the sentence: "Our sales skyrocketed, increasing by 35% this quarter"?
Definition
Contrast
Synonym
Inference
What does "zero in on" mean?
"Avoid"
"Expand"
"Focus on"
"Overlook"
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates precision in language?
"The team is working on improving sales numbers."
"The team is implementing data-driven strategies to increase revenue by 15% in Q2."
"The team is looking into solutions to fix declining sales."
"There is a plan to enhance operational efficiency."
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates an indirect request in business communication?
"I need this report by 5 PM today."
"It would be helpful if the report could be submitted by 5 PM."
"You must send me the report before the deadline."
"I demand the report immediately."
Which phrase best conveys an assertive tone in a professional setting?
"Perhaps we can revisit this later."
"We must move forward with the revised plan."
"Let’s think about possible changes in the future."
"We might want to consider a new approach."
Which sentence best exemplifies the use of an antonym as a context clue?
"Unlike his usual cheerful demeanor, he seemed unusually morose today."
"She was ecstatic, absolutely thrilled, about the promotion."
"The CEO’s strategy was well thought out, a truly strategic approach."
"Our profits dipped significantly, showing a sharp decline in revenue."
Which of the following phrases correctly applies a business collocation?
"Take a risk"
"Make a success"
"Give an improvement"
"Do a business"
Which sentence effectively demonstrates formal business language?
"Hey team, let’s sort out the project details later."
"The company must ensure compliance with regulatory policies."
"We gotta check out the new updates in the policy."
"I guess we need to figure out some solutions soon."
Which of the following correctly demonstrates the use of a root word?
"The instructor asked us to dictate our responses."
"I just found out that we have a surprise test."
"They had a quick discussion about the new policy."
"We will come up with a new marketing strategy soon."
Which sentence best demonstrates strategic business communication?
"Let’s try this idea and see what happens."
"We will conduct a market analysis before making any changes."
"Maybe we should look into this sometime soon."
"We could think about adjusting our approach."
Which phrase correctly uses hedging language in business communication?
"This decision will definitely increase revenue."
"There is a possibility that this approach may improve efficiency."
"We have absolutely no doubts about this strategy."
"This plan will work without any issues."
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of a phrasal verb?
"We need to run through the proposal before finalizing it."
"We need to finalize the proposal document."
"We need to go for the final decision on the proposal."
"We need to write a proposal document now."
Which of the following best demonstrates concise business writing?
"We are in the process of analyzing the project scope for further enhancements."
"The team will, at a later point, take the necessary steps to evaluate the project scope for any possible refinements."
"We are reviewing the project scope for improvements."
"At this particular time, we are working on analyzing and looking into the project scope for its possible enhancements."
Which of the following revisions improves clarity and precision?
"Due to a high number of delays, we are implementing a new plan."
"We are thinking about how to approach the problem of delays."
"The delays we have been seeing are significant, so we are fixing them."
"As a result of continued inefficiencies, the company is optimizing workflow strategies."
Which phrase best conveys indirect criticism in business communication?
"Your work is unacceptable."
"There may be some areas that require improvement."
"You must redo this project immediately."
"This is completely wrong."
Which of the following statements best demonstrates an effective use of incidental vocabulary in business communication?
"We need to do that thing about the financial report."
"Sales are up, and people are happy with our service."
"Our client onboarding process has improved, resulting in higher retention rates."
"The company is working on making things better."
Which phrase best reflects a strategic approach to business communication?
"We should act fast without considering all factors."
"It is important to assess market conditions before making a decision."
"There’s no need to think long-term; we need immediate results."
"Quick decisions without much thought usually work out fine."
Which of the following sentences uses a phrasal verb correctly in a business setting?
"We need to call off the meeting due to scheduling conflicts."
"The manager will improve up the sales strategy next quarter."
"She progressed ahead with the project after approval."
"Let's strategize out a new plan before presenting it."
Rewrite the following business email excerpt to enhance precision and clarity:
"We need to deal with the issue of inconsistent reporting as soon as possible to avoid any further delays in decision-making."
Analyze the following statement and explain what the speaker is implying without directly stating it:
"Although the quarterly reports indicate stable revenues, our current trajectory suggests that we may need to rethink our expansion strategy."
Identify three phrasal verbs in the passage below and provide synonyms for each:
"Our company needs to scale up operations, cut back unnecessary expenses, and zero in on key markets."
