Business Vocabulary And Sentences (English Grammar) Test
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Select the correct preposition in each expression.
- A.
Be in charge to a department or project
- B.
Be in charge of a department or project
- C.
Be in charge from a department or project
Correct Answer
B. Be in charge of a department or projectExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Select the correct preposition in each expression.
- A.
Be involved on doing something
- B.
Be involved in doing something
- C.
Be involved for doing something
Correct Answer
B. Be involved in doing somethingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the correct preposition in each expression.
- A.
Liaise for someone about an area of work
- B.
Liaise to someone about an area of work
- C.
Liaise with someone about an area of work
Correct Answer
C. Liaise with someone about an area of workExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the correct preposition.
- A.
Look through an area of work
- B.
Look with an area of work
- C.
Look after an area of work
Correct Answer
C. Look after an area of workExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Select the correct preposition.
- A.
Run the business from a day-to-day basis
- B.
Run the business with a day-to-day basis
- C.
Run the business on a day-to-day basis
Correct Answer
C. Run the business on a day-to-day basisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given capital letter and apostrophy. A _ _ _ _ _ _ _, I think there's a better way to do this.
Correct Answer
ActuallyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 7.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given letter and apostrophy. It s _ _ _ to me that there has been a misunderstanding.
Correct Answer
seemsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 8.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given letter and apostrophy. You m _ _ _ _ want to as Sue for her opinion.
Correct Answer
mightExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 9.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given letter and apostrophy. You c _ _ _ _ maybe try a different approach.
Correct Answer
couldExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 10.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given capital letter and apostrophy. D _ _' _ you think that making personal calls at work creates an unprofessional atmosphere?
Correct Answer
Don'tExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 11.
Complete the expressions for giving diplomatic advice by filling in the missing letters. Write the whole word including the given capital letter and apostrophy. W _ _ _ _ _' _ you agree that it's important to meet all our deadlines?
Correct Answer
Wouldn'tExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 12.
Put one verb in the past simple, one in the past continuous, one in the past perfect. Separate the verbs with commas.
Correct Answer
was working, started, had never thoughtExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 13.
Put one verb in the past simple, one in the past continuous, one in the past perfect. Separate the verbs with commas.
Correct Answer
had already been, spoke, was parkingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 14.
Make an adjective from this noun. annoyance
Correct Answer
annoyedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 15.
Make an adjective from this noun. competence
Correct Answer
competentExplanation
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."Rate this question:
- 16.
Make an adjective from this noun. frustration
Correct Answer
frustratedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 17.
Make an adjective from this noun. gratitude
Correct Answer
gratefulExplanation
The correct answer is "grateful." This is because the adjective form of the noun "gratitude" is "grateful."Rate this question:
- 18.
Make an adjective from this noun. knowledge
Correct Answer
knowledgeableExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 19.
Make an adjective from this noun. persuasion
Correct Answer
persuasiveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 20.
Make an adjective from this noun. reassurance
Correct Answer
reassuringExplanation
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."Rate this question:
- 21.
Make an adjective from this noun. rudeness
Correct Answer
rudeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 22.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Deal with a problem
- B.
Look into a problem
- C.
Push in a problem
- D.
Sort out a problem
Correct Answer
C. Push in a problem -
- 23.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Describe the symptoms
- B.
Identify the symptoms
- C.
Replace the symptoms
- D.
Treat the symptoms
Correct Answer
C. Replace the symptomsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Diagnose the fault
- B.
Locate the fault
- C.
Offer the fault
- D.
Repair the fault
Correct Answer
C. Offer the fault -
- 25.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Escalate the product
- B.
Exchange the product
- C.
Launch the product
- D.
Replace the product
Correct Answer
A. Escalate the productExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 26.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Ask for a full refund
- B.
Call a full refund
- C.
Give a full refund
- D.
Offer a full refund
Correct Answer
B. Call a full refundExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 27.
Choose the one verb that does NOT collocate with the noun.
- A.
Escalate the problem to a supervisor
- B.
Fax a problem to a supervisor
- C.
Refer the problem to a supervisor
- D.
Replace the problem to the supervisor
Correct Answer
D. Replace the problem to the supervisorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Complete sentence no 1 using one of the prepositions in the box. 1. We tried to contact you, but we couldn't get _____________.
Correct Answer
throughExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 29.
Complete sentence no 2 using one of the prepositions in the box. 2. The machine broke _____________ after only a few days.
Correct Answer
downExplanation
The machine broke down after only a few days.Rate this question:
- 30.
Complete sentence no 3 using one of the prepositions in the box. 3. Replace and screw _____________ the side panel.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 31.
Complete sentence no 4 using one of the prepositions in the box. 4. When I switch it _____________ , nothing happens.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 32.
Complete sentence no 5 using one of the prepositions in the box. 5. I'm going to put you _____________to my supervisor.
Correct Answer
throughExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 33.
Complete sentence no 6 using one of the prepositions in the box. 6. I'll just take _____________your details.
Correct Answer
downExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 34.
Complete sentence no 7 using one of the prepositions in the box. 7. Push the new module_____________the slot.
Correct Answer
intoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 35.
Complete sentence no 8 using one of the prepositions in the box. 8. Please hold _____________a moment while I find your records on our database.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 36.
Complete sentence no 9 using one of the prepositions in the box. 9. The line is bad. Please hang _____________and I'll call you back.
Correct Answer
upExplanation
The line is bad. Please hang up and I'll call you back.Rate this question:
- 37.
Complete sentence no 10 using one of the prepositions in the box. 10. The line is bad. Could you speak _____________, please?
Correct Answer
upExplanation
The line is bad. Could you speak up, please?Rate this question:
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