Connect Business English Skills Quiz!

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1.

The word "grievance" means the money given to a union as a membership fee.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The word "impede" means to make someone move faster or quickly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Unions helped to create the middle-class
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The term BATNA means...
- A.
  
  Best Angle To Negotiate and Agreement
- B.
  
  Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
- C.
  
  Best Alternative to a Negotiated Argument
- D.
  
  Better Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
5.

What does the expression "Dog eat Dog" mean:
- A.
  
  Business owners must put in long hours and always be working
- B.
  
  Running a business means entering a world of highly competitive people
- C.
  
  Entrepreneurs need to be independent
- D.
  
  Running a business means you need a lot of energy and be optimistic
6.

The term self-starter means...
- A.
  
  Someone who never gives up
- B.
  
  Someone who pushes the limits
- C.
  
  Someone who looks for and takes advantage of new opportunities
- D.
  
  Someone who needs to be challenged
7.

A Cover Letter high-lights your best points for a prospective employer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The term "liability" means...
- A.
  
  To form a partnership with two or more people
- B.
  
  An obligation to pay the debts of a business
- C.
  
  A legal term that describes how to raise capital
- D.
  
  A legal owner of the business
9.

Which type of business costs the most to start up?
- A.
  
  Sole Proprietorship
- B.
  
  Silent Partner
- C.
  
  Corporation
- D.
  
  Partnership
10.

What does U.S.P. stand for?
- A.
  
  Unique Sales Position
- B.
  
  United Sales Point
- C.
  
  Unique Sales Point
- D.
  
  Unique Selling Preparation
11.

Product Liability is a legal term. What does this term mean?
- A.
  
  The reliability of a product
- B.
  
  A warning label
- C.
  
  Companies being held responsible for injuries their products cause
- D.
  
  A dangerous product that harms people
12.

Which word is NOT usually found on a Warning Label?
- A.
  
  Caution
- B.
  
  Describe
- C.
  
  Danger
- D.
  
  Warning
13.

What does the expression "Glass Ceiling" mean?
- A.
  
  A strong barrier that prevents women from moving to the highest positions
- B.
  
  When all the employees at a business are men
- C.
  
  A group of women who work to help other women succeed.
- D.
  
  A strong barrier that prevents promotion because of a lack of qualification
14.

What does the expression "Old Boys Network" mean:
- A.
  
  A strong barrier that prevents women from moving up the chain of command
- B.
  
  Men who tend to select men for promotions who are similar to themselves
- C.
  
  A group of men who like to play golf and drink together for business purposes
- D.
  
  Powerful men who want to control the world
15.

Fill in the blank with one of the words below: The Nasdaq __________ by 4.2% yesterday. What a horrible day to be an investor. increased stabilized recovered dropped leveled off
16.

Fill in the blank with one of the words below: The TSX rose ___________ yesterday with gains of over 20%! slightly gradually sharply steadily
17.

What are the 4 Ps?
- A.
  
  Produce, profit, productivity and promotion.
- B.
  
  Profit, place, price and polling.
- C.
  
  Productivity, profitability, performance and product.
- D.
  
  Place, product, price and promotion.
18.

There are at least six popular Pricing Objectives used by North American Businesses. If retailers want to get more people inside their store we call this Pricing Objective...
- A.
  
  Traffic
- B.
  
  Market Entry
- C.
  
  Image
- D.
  
  Social Objectives
- E.
  
  Harvesting
- F.
  
  Market Share
19.

There are at least six popular Pricing Objectives used by North American Businesses. If retailers want to increase sales in order to sell the business this Pricing Objective is...
- A.
  
  Traffic
- B.
  
  Market Entry
- C.
  
  Image
- D.
  
  Social Objectives
- E.
  
  Harvesting
- F.
  
  Market Share
20.

People who do not want to change, we say, "they are...
- A.
  
  Odd
- B.
  
  Set in their ways
- C.
  
  Changeable
- D.
  
  Delicate
- E.
  
  Cutting edge
- F.
  
  My head's swimming
21.

A business negotiation where both parties are happy at the end.
- A.
  
  Stoned
- B.
  
  High
- C.
  
  Win-win
- D.
  
  Way ahead of you
- E.
  
  Sucks
- F.
  
  With all due respect
- G.
  
  White lie
22.

Seniority is a kind of retirement package given to employees.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Fill in the blank with one of the idioms below: I have so much work to do! I will be here all night. Man...I am _______________. Axed Swamped Kiss Up Big Wigs Bust your butt Slave Drivers Slack off To Cover for Someone
24.

Fill in the blank with one of the idioms below: I'm going to walk right into the boardroom and ask the ____________ for a raise! I deserve more money. I have worked here for 10 years. Axed Swamped Kiss Up Big Wigs Bust your butt Slave Drivers Slack off To Cover for Someone
25.

Fill in the blank with one of the idioms below: I hate working here! The managers are always telling me to do so much work! They are a bunch of ____________________. Let's quit and start our own company! Axed Swamped Kiss Up Big Wigs Bust your butt Slave Drivers Slack off To Cover for Someone