Business Vocabulary And Sentences (English Grammar) Test

The machine broke down after only a few days.

The line is bad. Could you speak up, please?

The verb "call" does not collocate with the noun "refund". In this context, "call" is not commonly used to describe the action of requesting or providing a refund. The correct collocations for the noun "refund" are "ask for a full refund," "give a full refund," and "offer a full refund."

The missing letters in the expression are "ould," which when combined with the given letter "c" forms the word "could." This word is commonly used in diplomatic advice to suggest a possible alternative or course of action.

The correct preposition to use in the expression is "in". When we say "be involved in doing something," it means to participate or take part in an activity or task. This preposition indicates the connection or engagement in the action being performed. Using "on" or "for" in this context would not convey the same meaning and may be grammatically incorrect.

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The preposition "on" is used in this sentence to indicate that the speaker is asking the person to wait for a moment while they search for their records specifically on the database. This suggests that the records are stored or accessible through the database, and the speaker needs some time to locate them.

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on." The phrase "on a day-to-day basis" means that the business is being operated or managed daily. Using the preposition "on" indicates that the business is being run consistently and regularly, without interruption.

The verb "escalate" does not collocate with the noun "product". "Escalate" typically collocates with nouns such as "conflict", "issue", or "situation", but not with "product". The other verbs in the options - exchange, launch, and replace - all collocate appropriately with the noun "product".

The correct answer is "on". This preposition is used to indicate that the switch needs to be turned to the "on" position in order for something to happen.

The correct preposition to use in the given expression is "of." When someone is "in charge of" a department or project, it means that they have authority or responsibility over it. Using the preposition "to" or "from" would not accurately convey the intended meaning.

The verb "replace" does not collocate with the noun "symptoms." "Replace" refers to substituting one thing for another, typically when the original thing is damaged or no longer usable. However, symptoms are not objects that can be replaced. Instead, symptoms are indicators or manifestations of an underlying condition or disease. Therefore, it is not appropriate to use "replace" in relation to symptoms.

The correct preposition to use in the given expression is "with". When we "liaise with someone", it means that we are working together or communicating with that person. In this case, the person is being liaised with about an area of work, indicating that they are involved in the discussion or collaboration regarding that specific work area.

The correct answer is "rude." To make an adjective from the noun "rudeness," we can simply remove the suffix "-ness" and add the suffix "-e" to form the word "rude." The adjective "rude" describes someone or something that is impolite, disrespectful, or ill-mannered.

The line is bad. Please hang up and I'll call you back.

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The missing word in the expression is "Wouldn't". This word is used to give diplomatic advice by suggesting an alternative course of action. In this case, the expression is asking if the person agrees that it is important to meet all deadlines. By using "Wouldn't", it implies that the person should consider the possibility of not meeting all deadlines.

The correct answer is "Don't". This is because the sentence is asking for a diplomatic way to give advice. By using the word "Don't" at the beginning of the sentence, it suggests that the person should refrain from making personal calls at work without directly stating it as a command. This approach is more polite and diplomatic.

The correct preposition to complete the sentence is "down." This means that the speaker will write or record the details provided by the person they are speaking to.

The missing letters in the word are "i", "g", "h", "t". The word "might" is used to suggest a possibility or to give diplomatic advice in a polite manner. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person may want to ask Sue for her opinion.

The correct answer is "frustrated" because it is the adjective form of the noun "frustration." Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns, and in this case, "frustrated" describes the state or feeling of being frustrated.

The verb "replace" does not collocate with the noun "problem" in this context. It would be more appropriate to use "escalate," "fax," or "refer" when talking about transferring or forwarding a problem to a supervisor.

The correct answer is "through". This preposition is used to indicate that the speaker attempted to contact the person using a certain method or channel, but was unsuccessful in reaching them.

The correct preposition to use in this context is "after." When we say "look after an area of work," it means to take care of or be responsible for managing that particular area of work. It implies that someone is overseeing the tasks and ensuring that everything is running smoothly in that specific work area.

The correct answer is "competent." The word "competent" is an adjective formed from the noun "competence." It describes someone or something that is capable, skilled, or proficient in a particular task or field. In this case, the adjective "competent" is derived by adding the suffix "-ent" to the noun "competence."

The correct answer is "grateful." This is because the adjective form of the noun "gratitude" is "grateful."

The correct preposition to complete the sentence is "through". This preposition is used to indicate the process of connecting someone to another person or place, typically over the phone. In this case, the speaker is going to connect the person they are speaking to with their supervisor.

The correct answer is "into." This preposition is used to indicate movement or direction towards the inside of something. In this context, it suggests that the new module should be inserted or placed inside the slot.

The correct answer "seems" fits well in the sentence because it completes the phrase "It seems to me" which is a common expression used to indicate one's perception or opinion about something. In this context, the speaker is suggesting that there has been a misunderstanding based on their observation or understanding of the situation.

The correct answer is "persuasive." An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, the noun "persuasion" is transformed into the adjective "persuasive" by adding the suffix "-ive." This adjective describes something or someone that is able to convince or influence others effectively.

The missing word in the expression is "Actually". This word is commonly used to introduce a different perspective or suggest an alternative approach in a diplomatic manner. By using "Actually" in this context, the speaker acknowledges the current suggestion or approach but implies that there might be a more effective or efficient way to accomplish the task at hand.

The correct preposition to complete the sentence is "in". This suggests that the side panel should be placed inside and then screwed in to secure it in its proper position.

The correct answer is "annoyed". This is because to make an adjective from the noun "annoyance", we add the suffix "-ed" to form "annoyed". The "-ed" suffix is commonly used to convert a verb or noun into an adjective, indicating a state or feeling. In this case, "annoyed" describes the feeling of being irritated or bothered.

The correct answer is "knowledgeable" because adding the suffix "-able" to the noun "knowledge" forms an adjective that means having or showing knowledge or intelligence.

The given answer correctly uses the past perfect tense "had already been," the past simple tense "spoke," and the past continuous tense "was parking." The past perfect tense is used to indicate an action that occurred before another past action. "Spoke" is in the past simple tense, which is used to describe a completed action in the past. "Was parking" is in the past continuous tense, which describes an ongoing action in the past.

The correct answer is "reassuring" because it is the adjective form of the noun "reassurance." Adjectives describe or modify nouns, and in this case, "reassuring" describes something that provides comfort or relief. It is derived from the verb "reassure," which means to give someone confidence or remove their doubts. Therefore, "reassuring" is the appropriate adjective form of "reassurance."

The sentence is asking for three different verb tenses: past simple, past continuous, and past perfect. The correct answer provides three verbs that fit these tenses: "was working" is in the past continuous tense, "started" is in the past simple tense, and "had never thought" is in the past perfect tense.