Total Business 3 Module 1 - Working Life Quiz

1. WRITE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB 'change': Many people who want to move up the ladder have to consider ______ companies to get the opportunities they desire.

'consider' + verb+ing

Explanation

'consider' + verb+ing

Submit

2. Xavier ______ from Nagrom Co. after being headhunted for a better position at Sucram Corporation.

Retired

Resigned

Recalled

Rebuilt

'resign from' a company where you are contracted to work. You give notice of contract termination.

Explanation

'resign from' a company where you are contracted to work. You give notice of contract termination.

3. "Where are you going?"

This is a direct question

This is an indirect question

This is a tag question

The given statement "Where are you going?" is a direct question because it is asking for information directly from the person being addressed. It is a straightforward question that requires a direct answer.

Explanation

The given statement "Where are you going?" is a direct question because it is asking for information directly from the person being addressed. It is a straightforward question that requires a direct answer.

4. CHOOSE THE CORRECT TAG: You won't forget about the meeting, _______________

Won't you?

Will you?

Is it?

Isn't it

Don't you?

Do you?

The correct tag for the given sentence is "will you?" This is because the sentence is a statement in the negative form ("You won't forget about the meeting") and when we use a negative statement, we use a positive tag question. In this case, "will you?" is the appropriate positive tag to use.

Explanation

The correct tag for the given sentence is "will you?" This is because the sentence is a statement in the negative form ("You won't forget about the meeting") and when we use a negative statement, we use a positive tag question. In this case, "will you?" is the appropriate positive tag to use.

5.

Many Korean boyband members are _________ directly from highschools or academies.

Employed

Promoted

Applied

Recruited

'recruit from' a place, this is where they are taken from

Explanation

'recruit from' a place, this is where they are taken from

6.

During a recent _______ day, British Counil staff took Salsa lessons.

Educating

Education

Traination

Training

a 'training day' is an event that is orgaised by a company for the staff to improve their skills

Explanation

a 'training day' is an event that is orgaised by a company for the staff to improve their skills

7. 'dismiss' and 'lay off' have the same meaning.

True

False

'dismiss' is when an employer terminates the contract with an employee when the employee is at fault. 'lay off' is when a position is no longer required due to operational reasons.

Explanation

'dismiss' is when an employer terminates the contract with an employee when the employee is at fault. 'lay off' is when a position is no longer required due to operational reasons.

8. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Under European, United States, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian employment law, which questions can be asked during the job application process?

Are you married?

Do you have any children?

Are you legally entitled to work in this country?

What is your ethnic background?

How many days of medical leave did you take in your previous job?

Can you tell me if you are gay or straight?

What skills do you have?

Why would you like this position?

Do you have much experience with Microsoft Office?

What's your religion?

Employers are not allowed to ask for information that is not related to employment eligibility.

Explanation

Employers are not allowed to ask for information that is not related to employment eligibility.

Submit

9. According to the Malaysian government, public sector employees must retire at:

55

56

40

45

In Malaysia, the compulsory retirement age for public sector employees is at 56. However, you may opt for early retirement at the age of 40 if you have served the government for a minimum of 10 years.

Explanation

In Malaysia, the compulsory retirement age for public sector employees is at 56. However, you may opt for early retirement at the age of 40 if you have served the government for a minimum of 10 years.