Business English Quiz: How Professional Is Your Workplace English?

Question 1

Which is the most appropriate opening for a formal business email to a new contact?

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Dear Ms Rahman,

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Hey Sarah,

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Hi there,

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To Whom,

Question 2

Complete the sentence: "I am writing __________ your recent enquiry regarding our services."

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with reference to

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according to

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regarding to

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concerning with

Question 3

Which phrase most professionally expresses disagreement during a meeting?

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I see your point; however, I would argue that the data suggests otherwise.

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You are completely wrong about that.

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I totally disagree with everything you said.

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No, that does not work.

Question 4

Which word best completes this sentence: "The project was delayed __________ unforeseen supply chain issues."

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due to

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because

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since

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as

Question 5

"The figures are promising; __________, we should verify them before presenting to the board."

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however

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therefore

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moreover

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consequently

Question 6

Which is NOT an appropriate email subject line for a professional context?

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hey — quick question lol

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Follow-up: Q3 Sales Report Review

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Introduction: Ahmed Hassan, New Account Manager

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Urgent: Contract Renewal Required by Friday

Question 7

"Please find __________ the revised contract for your consideration."

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All of the above are correct

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attached

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enclosed

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appended

Question 8

Which sentence uses the most appropriate formal register for a business proposal?

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The proposed initiative is projected to yield a significant return on investment.

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We are going to make loads of money from this.

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This deal will make us super profitable.

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We will definitely earn a lot from this deal.

Question 9

In a business presentation, which phrase best transitions between main points?

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Moving on to our next point, I would like to address...

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OK so, anyway, let me talk about the next thing...

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Erm, now I want to say something about...

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Right, so now it is time for the next bit...

Question 10

Which word correctly completes: "The meeting has been __________ from Tuesday to Thursday."

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Both A and B are correct

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moved

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rescheduled

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changed

Question 11

Which phrase is most appropriate to use when you need to politely interrupt a speaker in a meeting?

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Sorry to interrupt, but I would like to add a point on that.

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Excuse me, but you are wrong.

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Stop — I need to say something.

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Hey, can I say something real quick?

Question 12

Which word means to officially bring a contract or employment to an end?

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Terminate

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Waive

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Suspend

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Defer