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Question:* In business, what does CEO most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Chief Executive Officer

Question:* My mom is buried at the _________ across town.

Answer: • cemetery

Question:* In business, what does SLA commonly stand for?

Answer: • Service Level Agreement

Question:* R.S.V.P at the end of an invitation means

Answer: • "please reply"

Question:* “Please check in with me on this project every other day.” It is Wednesday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. According to this sentence, when is the next day you should check in with her?

Answer: • Friday

Question:* What does KPI refer to in regards to business reporting?

Answer: • Key Performance Indicator

Question:* Terms "Profit" and "Revenue" have the same meaning.

Answer: • False

Question:* I did _ on the math test, because I can solve those problems _.

Answer: • well; well

Question:* Which one of these acronyms does NOT represent a real C-level executive position?

Answer: • CLO

Question:* The word "isn't" is an example of a ___________.

Answer: • contraction

Question:* In inventory management, JIT means _______.

Answer: • just in time

Question:* Let's be ____ of unintended consequences from this design change.

Answer: • wary

Question:* Is this sentence correct? The dog chased it's tail.

Answer: • No

Question:* Decades may be expressed as follows:

Answer: • Any of these

Question:* Ham and cheese _____ my favorite sandwich.

Answer: • is

Question:* I know something is wrong with his reasoning; I just can't quite ________ .

Answer: • put my finger on it

Question:* What is a Contraction?

Answer: • A combination of two words.

Question:* A suffix is something that is

Answer: • added after a root word

Question:* True or False? The following sentence is written with sound use of the English language: "Irregardless of the facts, he made the right decision."

Answer: • False

Question:* Which of the following should NOT be capitalized?

Answer: • Seasons

Question:* The new customer promotion is so confusing it has _______ the customer service team.

Answer: • exasperated

Question:* Between _ and , who is older?

Answer: • you, me

Question:* Which of these sentences is in the passive voice?

Answer: • He has been taken there.

Question:* ________ are necessary aspects of organizations of any significant size.

Answer: • Committees

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • She always goes to the mall anyway.

Question:* What are the three styles of business writing?

Answer: • Informative, persuasive, and analytical.

Question:* COGS commonly refers to what in business?

Answer: • Cost Of Goods Sold

Question:* In ______ the restriction on travel, I will attend the meeting by phone.

Answer: • light of

Question:* What is the meaning of chain of command?

Answer: • The order of Executive, Supervisor and manager

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • Cricket, which originated in England, is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.

Question:* Your supervisor needs the report no later than 72 hours from 3 pm today. When's the latest you should have it done?

Answer: • By 3pm, 3 days from today

Question:* How do you properly refer to Andrea Watson in a formal business environment?

Answer: • Ms. Watson

Question:* If the Subject of an e-mail reads "ATTN John Smith," it most likely means that

Answer: • The e-mail is addressed to John Smith.

Question:* Which of these is the LEAST formal way to end a business letter?

Answer: • Peace,

Question:* _ going to be a few days before we finish the project because _ budget is on hold.

Answer: • It's, its

Question:* "Photo's" is the proper spelling because it is a contraction of the word "photographs."

Answer: • False

Question:* “Please check in with me on this project every morning. However, on Fridays, check in with Alison as I am generally out of the office." It is Thursday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. Who should you contact tomorrow morning?

Answer: • Alison

Question:* It is _ an accomplishment if you can stay _ during the entire presentation.

Answer: • quite; quiet

Question:* Which of the following contains incorrect punctuation:

Answer: • Why are you going over the facts again.

Question:* Fill in the blanks: To my surprise, two people who won the race. both going to receive gold medals. My friend was shocked, too. going to remember this race forever.

Answer: • there, were, they're, we're

Question:* This will have an _ on the bottom line. It may also _ our company brand.

Answer: • effect; affect

Question:* In business, what does ETA most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Estimated Time of Arrival

Question:* Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Answer: • separate

Question:* In business, what does TBD commonly stand for?

Answer: • To Be Determined

Question:* When adding a signature to a letter or e-mail, the order (top to bottom) should be...

Answer: • Name; Position; Company; Address

Question:* In IT, what does PM commonly stand for?

Answer: • Project Manager

Question:* Please ____ before you cross the street.

Answer: • look

Question:* The aim of the office manager is to ____ enough room on the building plans so that each employee can have space for a personal computer.

Answer: • allocate

Question:* Fill in the blanks: How much does the inventory rate hiring levels in Operations? First, you must analyze the of each rate individually.

Answer: • affect; effect

Question:* There will be a brief ____ session after the press conference.

Answer: • Q&A

Question:* Which sentence has the correct use of comma punctuation?

Answer: • Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received and accepted.

Question:* "I want you to go to the store, after the movies, and get one onion for dinner on Sunday." According to this sentence, what should be the first thing done?

Answer: • Go to the movies.

Question:* Which of these is common slang for an employee getting fired?

Answer: • sacked

Question:* If your supervisor tells you, "Send me the meeting minutes," what does your supervisor expect?

Answer: • A record of the meeting

Question:* What kind of contract prevents a person from working for other employers?

Answer: • exclusive

Question:* Which of the following is correct: The system has capabilities such as communicating with other computers, records, and ___ mathematical functions.

Answer: • processing, performing

Question:* What salutation should you use for a woman you do not know in a business letter?

Answer: • Ms.

Question:* If we don't deliver on time, we may ______ the account.

Answer: • lose

Question:* What is a memo?

Answer: • A written form of communication

Question:* The student ____ attended the meeting was excused from the class.

Answer: • who

Question:* Someone's subordinate is

Answer: • one of the people they are managing

Question:* How will this announcement ______ your decision?

Answer: • affect

Question:* The word "regarding" in "We need to have a talk regarding John's performance in a team." means:

Answer: • about

Question:* Extraneous excersize can be detrimental to your health. Which word is misspelled?

Answer: • excersize

Question:* The manager asked me to _________ the client's complaint.

Answer: • follow up on

Question:* Identify the error in this sentence: "Me and Todd went to the grocery store and bought gravy, peas, and bananas."

Answer: • "Me and Todd" should be "Todd and I"

Question:* Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: • Depreciation

Question:* What is the most common definition for the acronym POS?

Answer: • Point of Sale

Question:* “This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month.” According to this sentence, when will this meeting be held?

Answer: • Next week

Question:* What does PTO time stand for?

Answer: • Paid Time Off

Question:* Which sentence has the proper capitalization and punctuation?

Answer: • Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his wife.

Question:* What are the _______ skills for this job?

Answer: • necessary

Question:* In business, what is the most common definition for the acronym CIO?

Answer: • Chief Information Officer

Question:* To show others' possession, you would use:

Answer: • their

Question:* We are not sure how the new treatment will ______ the patient.

Answer: • affect

Question:* __ Jay _ Jim knew the answer to the question.

Answer: • Neither/nor

Question:* Which sentence represents the correct use of a semicolon?

Answer: • Bob went to the park; he found it deserted.

Question:* We used a sandpaper, of _.

Answer: • coarse/course

Question:* “The best way to contact your supervisor during business hours (EST) is by email, but after business hours (EST) is on his mobile phone. Please don’t use his home phone for work calls unless it’s an emergency.” According to this sentence, how should you reach your supervisor at 10 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday?

Answer: • Email

Question:* Releasing your tax information to a third party is called..

Answer: • disclosure

Question:* What does "subordinate" mean?

Answer: • A person who answers to a superior.

Question:* In a business letter, if you want to include any attachments to the letter, how would you reference it?

Answer: • Enclosure

Question:* “Let’s try and wrap up this project by EOD on Thursday” As used in this sentence, what does ‘EOD’ mean?

Answer: • End of day

Question:* What is the correct way to spell the following word

Answer: • receive

Question:* “The best way to contact your supervisor during business hours (EST) is by email, but after business hours (EST) is on his mobile phone. Please don’t use his home phone for work calls unless it’s an emergency.” According to this sentence, how should you reach your supervisor at 9 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday?

Answer: • Mobile Phone

Question:* “Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” As used in this sentence, what does ‘follow up’ mean?

Answer: • Contact Susan regarding the project

Question:* What is the suggested way to begin a business letter in which you do not know who the recipient will be?

Answer: • To Whom It May Concern:

Question:* Because Company A had _ money to spend on R&D, it had _ researchers than Company B.

Answer: • less, fewer

Question:* In business, Q3 means:

Answer: • third quarter

Question:* My family happy when I well on my report card.

Answer: • is, do

Question:* Which of these is a noun?

Answer: • thing

Question:* The money _____ transferred yesterday.

Answer: • was

Question:* After an organization has _ __, it has to make sure that it achieves them.

Answer: • set objectives

Question:* When sending an email with documents, what word do you use to describe the documents?

Answer: • Attachment

Question:* The manager's harsh criticism certainly ______ John's work in a negative way.

Answer: • affected

Question:* Which of the following is correct?

Answer: • If I were to take a guess,

Question:* Which of the following sentences is never correct?

Answer: • Everyone is responsible for them own actions.

Question:* “You will be working on proofreading, data entry and fact checking. Data entry is the lowest priority.” According to this sentence, which of your tasks should you work on last?

Answer: • Data Entry

Question:* In accounting, LIFO means ___________.

Answer: • last in, first out

Question:* The entity that a company gets its supplies from is called a(n)

Answer: • Vendor

Question:* and will go to the mall tomorrow. Which is the proper phrasing?

Answer: • You, I

Question:* I would like to ______ the policy as part of our standard operating procedures.

Answer: • adopt

Question:* Which question asks for advice?

Answer: • What should I do with my plastic bottles?

Question:* An idiomatic expression "let's take five" means:

Answer: • let's take a short 5-minute break

Question:* In which of these sentences should "who" be replaced with "whom"?

Answer: • They loved the actor with who we spoke last night.

Question:* Let's go to the park because the sun's _____ today.

Answer: • shining

Question:* Which of the following sentences is correct?

Answer: • Although we invited him to the party, Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.

Question:* Jim said, "_____ not fair that Sally hasn't received a raise. She's a hard worker!"

Answer: • It's

Question:* Which of the following has the correct capitalization and punctuation?

Answer: • She said, "Please review these files."

Question:* Which word indicates possession?

Answer: • Their

Question:* A prefix can change the literal meaning of a word.

Answer: • True

Question:* How would you change the root-word "linear" to make a word that has the opposite meaning (not linear)?

Answer: • nonlinear

Question:* What is the correct noun form of the verb "appear"?

Answer: • appearance

Question:* Which sentence is incorrect?

Answer: • I sometimes late to your mother's home.

Question:* In business, what does CTO most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Chief Technology Officer

Question:* Hospitality management means

Answer: • Hotel management

Question:* Which phrase is correct?

Answer: • He has been working at that company for fifteen years

Question:* The colors of the flag ____ red, white and blue.

Answer: • are

Question:* Fill in the blank: My company performs well in ____ financial reports.

Answer: • its

Question:* In business, what does ASAP most commonly stand for?

Answer: • As Soon As Possible

Question:* I would like to bring a gift for ____ going-away party.

Answer: • Tom's

Question:* What is the correct way to end a declarative sentence?

Answer: • .

Question:* In business, what does FYI most commonly stand for?

Answer: • For Your Information

Question:* Fill in the blanks: ___ the two best people _. Nobody could take ___ place.

Answer: • they're, there, their

Question:* Fill in the blanks: The was delivered by a in his fifties.

Answer: • mail; male

Question:* Choose the correct version of the following sentence.

Answer: • With binoculars, the hikers could see the eagles swooping and diving.

Question:* Mitch is Hannah's uncle. Hannah is Mitch's _______

Answer: • niece

Question:* Linda will go first, Thomas and _ Bill.

Answer: • then, later

Question:* In business, what does PO commonly stand for?

Answer: • Purchase Order

Question:* Which sentence is most properly worded?

Answer: • I will have that document ready for you by 5pm.

Question:* What does A/R in accounting stand for?

Answer: • Accounts Receivable

Question:* The prefix "pre" means

Answer: • before

Question:* In his latest update, John Smith ______ that the server upgrade could take seven days longer than expected.

Answer: • said

Question:* At the conference, attendees will share _ knowledge during the meetings _.

Answer: • their, there

Question:* I am new in this office. I don't know _____ yet.

Answer: • anyone

Question:* When are the ___ of you going _ meet for dinner? Can Sally go ____?

Answer: • two, to, too

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • The insurance policies are lacking information to adhere to the company's rules.

Question:* As a receptionist/ director of first impressions of ABC Company, how do you answer a client who wants to reach a professional who is currently unavailable?

Answer: • Sorry, for the inconvenience, but Mr. X is currently unavailable. Would you like to leave a message?

Question:* You should never send an e-mail with an empty ______ .

Answer: • subject line

Question:* ___ behavior contributed to his _ in the election _____.

Answer: • Exemplary, success, campaign

Question:* Which phrase is not appropriate for closing a business letter?

Answer: • Later

Question:* Which of the following is correct?

Answer: • Tony, Mark, and Jane are all attending the meeting

Question:* Which of the following completes a common phrase? "The economy is doing really well. Business _______."

Answer: • is booming

Question:* I __ you that this error will never happen again; my manager will _ it by signing all requisitions.

Answer: • assure, ensure

Question:* Fill in the blanks: "If someone who's worked with our company before, rate of pay will be higher than everyone else."

Answer: • you're, your

Question:* Which of the following is correct?

Answer: • Kirsten and Arika are going to the store.

Question:* Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

Answer: • Please ask Jim to come to my office on Tuesday morning.

Question:* COB stands for?

Answer: • Close of Business

Question:* What is the correct abbreviation for "Avenue?"

Answer: • Ave.

Question:* The girl did better ____ all of her peers.

Answer: • than

Question:* Which closing phrase is inappropriate for a business letter?

Answer: • Forever Yours,

Question:* The company has not made a profit yet and has outstanding debts. It is:

Answer: • In the red.

Question:* It is a decision ____ cannot be taken lightly.

Answer: • which

Question:* Which question asks for advice?

Answer: • What should I do with my plastic bottles?

Question:* In business, what does CFO most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Chief Financial Officer

Question:* Fill in the blanks: Matt is the man with I went golfing last week. He is usually better than me, but I am the man won.

Answer: • whom, who

Question:* How do you correctly spell the following word?

Answer: • believe

Question:* We have of time to work on the Ramirez account, but the Foreman Paper is next week.

Answer: • a lot, due

Question:* As a receptionist or director of first impressions of ABC Company, what is the best way to greet a client?

Answer: • Good morning, ABC Company. How may I help you?

Question:* All major airlines allow you to ______ 24 hours before your flight.

Answer: • check in

Question:* Which signature is most formal?

Answer: • Sincerely,

Question:* Joe ____ in his report later today.

Answer: • will send

Question:* Which phrase is correct?

Answer: • When were you born?

Question:* Which of these is common shorthand for representing ratios?

Answer: • 5:1

Question:* Which sentence best communicates a question about other members of the project team?

Answer: • Who else will be working on this project with me?

Question:* Which statement correctly contracts "it is?"

Answer: • It's a beautiful day outside.

Question:* You should _______ spell things correctly on your CV.

Answer: • definitely

Question:* The _______ between eight and six is two.

Answer: • difference

Question:* Paul couldn't decide ________ or not he should leave work for lunch.

Answer: • whether

Question:* "Look over ______, it's Jim from consulting."

Answer: • there

Question:* She now has a more positive ______ toward her work and should do well.

Answer: • attitude

Question:* 'Employment History' means...

Answer: • A detailed description of previously held positions.

Question:* What does A/P stand for in an accounting system?

Answer: • Accounts Payable

Question:* In business, what does COO commonly stand for?

Answer: • Chief Operating Officer

Question:* Someone making a comment is doing what?

Answer: • giving an opinion

Question:* You are sending a letter to James Channing of the ABC Company. What is the proper way to address the letter?

Answer: • Dear Mr. Channing,

Question:* Which sentence best communicates a question about the project’s deadline?

Answer: • When is the deadline for this project?

Question:* A table with the days, weeks, and months in a year

Answer: • calendar

Question:* I was pleased to receive your response to my proposal, but there are one or two points that need _______.

Answer: • clarification

Question:* What is the meaning of DOB, as in: What is your DOB?

Answer: • Date of birth

Question:* Model C13 is ________ than Model F22.

Answer: • cheaper

Question:* Your performance in this interview will decide ________ you are hired or not.

Answer: • whether

Question:* Karen liked working at Acme Company ____.

Answer: • a lot

Question:* The immigrant was busy _ English so she communicate better with the locals.

Answer: • studying, could

Question:* “Let’s try and wrap up this project by EOD on Thursday” As used in this sentence, what does ‘wrap up’ mean?

Answer: • Finish the project

Question:* What does the acronym FAQ typically stand for?

Answer: • Frequently Asked Questions

Question:* What is the most common meaning of the acronym FYI?

Answer: • For Your Information

Question:* Which is correct?

Answer: • receive

Question:* What does the “ooo” abbreviation mean in business e-mail conversation?

Answer: • Out of office

Question:* Marie, my new assistant, should ___ forwarded the files to you.

Answer: • have

Question:* Susan said that the letter was longer the previous one, and she left.

Answer: • than, then

Question:* You must _ his proposal, _ for that specific section.

Answer: • accept, except

Question:* "______ will attend the meeting."

Answer: • John and I

Question:* Which sentence is correctly worded?

Answer: • We aren't going to be in today.

Question:* That company is _____ a new type of software.

Answer: • developing

Question:* In the business world, R&D stands for...

Answer: • Research & Development

Question:* Which is the correct spelling?

Answer: • Recommend

Question:* If you have to write a letter for an employee or student that they will show to someone else, such as a potential employer or university, but you don't know the name of the final recipient, you should address the letter beginning with:

Answer: • To whom it may concern:

Question:* Everyone _____ James will be invited to attend tomorrow's briefing.

Answer: • except

Question:* Please remove _____ lunch from the company's refrigerator so we can clean it.

Answer: • your

Question:* What is the full name for the 'IT' Department in most businesses?

Answer: • Information Technology

Question:* "This is Ken, how can I help you?" is used when:

Answer: • answering the telephone

Question:* He ____ pizza yesterday.

Answer: • ate

Question:* The chef is not in the kitchen. He is in the dining area _____ the guests.

Answer: • entertaining

Question:* Fill in the blanks: If I am better you, you need to train harder.

Answer: • than, then

Question:* What does CFO stand for?

Answer: • Chief Financial Officer

Question:* What does AKA / A.K.A / a.k.a / aka most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Also Known As

Question:* This is much work finish in one day.

Answer: • too; to

Question:* Mary was __ upset when she received the notes from her annual employment review.

Answer: • very

Question:* Have you begun to ____ that report yet?

Answer: • edit

Question:* Which of the following is most acceptable in a business text message?

Answer: • FYI, I'll have it done by EOB

Question:* I saw him __ work.

Answer: • at

Question:* In Business, what does MBA stand for?

Answer: • Master of Business Administration

Question:* If he is smarter the other applicants, please hire him.

Answer: • than; then

Question:* You got an invitation to meet your CHRO. The person you will see is:

Answer: • Chief Human Resources Officer

Question:* Which word best completes this sentence: â€œI will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.â€

Answer: • begin

Question:* Which of the following is correct?

Answer: • Mr. Howard Johnson

Question:* I work every day _______ Sundays.

Answer: • except

Question:* Don't be afraid ask _ many questions.

Answer: • to, too

Question:* Which word best completes the sentence: "I have ________ my project to you via email."

Answer: • Submitted

Question:* What are the differences ________ the English spoken in the UK and the English spoken in the US?

Answer: • between

Question:* May I have report if _ finished with it?

Answer: • your, you're

Question:* Can you meet me at the _____ and we will go over the blueprints for the new building?

Answer: • site

Question:* If your boss tells you: " I need the documents ASAP" is he expecting the documents:

Answer: • as soon as possible

Question:* Which of the following is wrong?

Answer: • He are

Question:* Which phrase refers to a future meeting?

Answer: • I look forward to seeing you in March.

Question:* Fill in the blank: I'm going to call ____ secretary to set up an appointment.

Answer: • your

Question:* Do you ______ what time it is?

Answer: • know

Question:* What does COO stand for?

Answer: • Chief Operating Officer

Question:* We are going to ____ the clients for lunch.

Answer: • meet

Question:* She ___ busy now.

Answer: • is

Question:* Which word best completes the sentence: “I will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.”

Answer: • Complete

Question:* All of the girls went to the game _ Susan. She could not __ the invitation.

Answer: • except/accept

Question:* I said ___ after being with them for ten minutes.

Answer: • goodbye

Question:* I have ___ all that you have asked of me.

Answer: • done

Question:* What does CEO stand for?

Answer: • Chief Executive Officer

Question:* What is the correct spelling?

Answer: • Beautiful

Question:* To ___ it may concern:

Answer: • whom

Question:* I ____ seen that report yet.

Answer: • haven't

Question:* What is the _______ like tomorrow? I heard it might rain.

Answer: • weather

Question:* What does the abbreviation CC mean when writing an email?

Answer: • Carbon Copy

Question:* "Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” According to this sentence, how should you contact Susan to follow up?

Answer: • Call her on the phone

Question:* You need to finish the document latest tomorrow EOB. This means:

Answer: • Tomorrow by the end of business

Question:* If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brown or _____.

Answer: • me

Question:* Regarding sales, what is the most common meaning of GP in business?

Answer: • Gross Profit

Question:* Following the closing your letter (i.e. Regards), but before signing your name, you should use ...

Answer: • a comma

Question:* Which of the following is correct?

Answer: • The data will be too extensive if we add two variables.

Question:* What is the common meaning for FIFO in business?

Answer: • First In First Out

Question:* ____ Lauren's responsibility to handle customer service issues.

Answer: • It's

Question:* Which word best completes this sentence: â€œI have ________ one and a half weeks for this project."

Answer: • Allotted

Question:* “This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month” According to this sentence, which project will you work on first?

Answer: • Development Timeline and Goals

Question:* Business writing should be:

Answer: • Concise and to the point.

Question:* "Jim told me that Sally wants to take a day off next week. Can you please contact him and find out which day?" Who does 'him' refer to?

Answer: • Jim

Question:* I am beside the box. Which word is a preposition?

Answer: • beside

Question:* If your clothes are wet, then put them in a clothes . That will make them .

Answer: • dryer; drier

Question:* When writing a formal business letter, the writer should __ include the address of the recipient at the _ of the letter.

Answer: • always/top

Question:* Which of these is the correct spelling?

Answer: • Referral

Question:* Which method of contacting an unfamiliar superior is inappropriate?

Answer: • Stopping by his or her office during lunch.

Question:* The current time is 6:15; which of the following is not correct?

Answer: • Six fifteen o'clock

Question:* What does ESL stand for?

Answer: • English as a Second Language

Question:* What is the most common definition of ROI?

Answer: • Return On Investment

Question:* Which sentence is most grammatically accurate?

Answer: • To conclude, the committee found that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

Question:* A person's credit _________________ is a formal evaluation of his/her loan-repayment history or potential.

Answer: • rating/score

Question:* The amount of small bills used by a sales person to give change is commonly called:

Answer: • petty cash

Question:* What is the most suggested way to begin a business letter addressed to Jennifer Johnson?

Answer: • Dear Ms. Johnson:

Question:* We need to get ___________ this problem.

Answer: • to the bottom of

Question:* Complete the question: They worked for Kaufman's,

Answer: • didn't they?

Question:* A chain is no stronger _ _ weakest link.

Answer: • than its

Question:* "This is Ken" is used when:

Answer: • Answering the telephone

Question:* ______ is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up, by beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment.

Answer: • An agenda

Question:* Which letter ending best goes with the opening 'Dear Personnel Director,'?

Answer: • Best regards,

Question:* What is a grammatically INCORRECT way to address Bill Brown?

Answer: • Mr. Bill

Question:* Best synonym for INTEGRITY as a personal characteristic would be:

Answer: • honesty

Question:* Which statement is correct?

Answer: • The Board of Directors decided to offer a buyout to some of the employees.

Question:* At some point your boss may ask you to take ______ at a meeting. This task isn't reserved for secretaries only. Any person who attends a meeting may be asked to do this.

Answer: • minutes

Question:* Would you ____ use my cell phone or the one in my office?

Answer: • rather

Question:* Which of the following contains incorrect apostrophes?

Answer: • The hat is missing it's feather.

Question:* Which part of the letter contains the greeting?

Answer: • Salutation

Question:* Which of these is an adverb?

Answer: • quickly

Question:* What is netiquette?

Answer: • social conventions for using the Internet

Question:* “We have a wrap-up meeting at noon on January 24th, but I’d like the project to be completely finished 48 hours in advance.” According to this sentence, when is the deadline for completing the project?

Answer: • January 22 at noon

Question:* It makes sense to save your _ change. You really have nothing to _.

Answer: • loose/lose

Question:* "Our computers are outdated! We simply don't have the _____ to meet the next development deadline."

Answer: • equipment

Question:* Which does not belong in this list?

Answer: • column

Question:* Please let me know what time _________ to have the meeting.

Answer: • you would like

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • He has worked at that company for fifteen years.

Question:* John will need to ____ Diane that he will complete the project before she will assign him the task.

Answer: • assure

Question:* What does "COB" mean in the following sentence: I need your status report by COB.

Answer: • Close Of Business

Question:* Which of the following correctly uses commas?

Answer: • I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this

Question:* Fill the blank with the best fitting option: "What are the _____ of our victory in this election?"

Answer: • odds

Question:* When writing an email, what does BCC mean?

Answer: • Blind Carbon Copy

Question:* Which of the following words is misspelled?

Answer: • Receivible

Question:* For all __________, this meeting is over.

Answer: • intents and purposes

Question:* Pick the grammatically incorrect sentence:

Answer: • I don't know nothing about it!

Question:* Which spelling is correct:

Answer: • itinerary

Question:* Fill in the blank. Hey, Boss! I need to extend the deadline. ____ I move this deadline back a week?

Answer: • May

Question:* In a business environment, the acronym S&P stands for:

Answer: • Standards & Practices

Question:* Dental, vision, and 401-k are common examples of ____ .

Answer: • benefits

Question:* What is a menial job?

Answer: • job with a low social value

Question:* "First go speak with Jim in his office. Then proceed to Sally's office after stopping to talk with John." Who is the second person you are talking to?

Answer: • John

Question:* After early losses, the NASDAQ _____________ to finish 20 points up.

Answer: • rallied

Question:* In professional academic circles, an extended career break to travel or work on personal goals, often offered in contracts as a paid benefit, is called:

Answer: • a sabbatical

Question:* ____________ is a decision such that no other available option would lead to a better outcome.

Answer: • optimal decision

Question:* Which phrase is correct?

Answer: • He's worked at that company for fifteen years.

Question:* In business, what does EOD most commonly stand for?

Answer: • End Of Day

Question:* 5.34 should be read as:

Answer: • five point three four

Question:* Prefixes can be used to indicate quantity.

Answer: • True

Question:* The prefix "non" means

Answer: • reverse of

Question:* Choose the correct sentence.

Answer: • Whom did you suggest for the job?

Question:* When providing examples for additional clarification, should you use e.g. or i.e.?

Answer: • e.g.

Question:* What is wrong with the following sentence? "I do understand your feelings about this, I don't see how it affects me."

Answer: • Run-on

Question:* I ______ about the results of his research.

Answer: • In American English both words can be used interchangeably with "inquired" being most common

Question:* When quoting someone's statement within a sentence, where should any punctuation after the quote, such as a comma or a period, be placed?

Monday, December 14, 2015

English for Business test answers of 2016.

Question:* In business, what does CEO most commonly stand for?

Answer: • Chief Executive Officer

Question:* My mom is buried at the _________ across town.

Answer: • cemetery

Question:* In business, what does SLA commonly stand for?

Answer: • Service Level Agreement

Question:* R.S.V.P at the end of an invitation means

Answer: • "please reply"

Question:* “Please check in with me on this project every other day.” It is Wednesday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. According to this sentence, when is the next day you should check in with her?

Answer: • Friday

Question:* What does KPI refer to in regards to business reporting?

Answer: • Key Performance Indicator

Question:* Terms "Profit" and "Revenue" have the same meaning.

Answer: • False

Question:* I did ___ on the math test, because I can solve those problems ___.

Answer: • well; well

Question:* Which one of these acronyms does NOT represent a real C-level executive position?

Answer: • CLO

Question:* The word "isn't" is an example of a ___________.

Answer: • contraction

Question:* In inventory management, JIT means _______.

Answer: • just in time

Question:* Let's be ____ of unintended consequences from this design change.

Answer: • wary

Question:* Is this sentence correct? The dog chased it's tail.

Answer: • No

Question:* Decades may be expressed as follows:

Answer: • Any of these

Question:* Ham and cheese _____ my favorite sandwich.

Answer: • is

Question:* I know something is wrong with his reasoning; I just can't quite ________ .

Answer: • put my finger on it

Question:* What is a Contraction?

Answer: • A combination of two words.

Question:* A suffix is something that is

Answer: • added after a root word

Question:* True or False? The following sentence is written with sound use of the English language: "Irregardless of the facts, he made the right decision."

Answer: • False

Question:* Which of the following should NOT be capitalized?

Answer: • Seasons

Question:* The new customer promotion is so confusing it has _______ the customer service team.

Answer: • exasperated

Question:* Between ___ and __, who is older?

Answer: • you, me

Question:* Which of these sentences is in the passive voice?

Answer: • He has been taken there.

Question:* ________ are necessary aspects of organizations of any significant size.

Answer: • Committees

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • She always goes to the mall anyway.

Question:* What are the three styles of business writing?

Answer: • Informative, persuasive, and analytical.

Question:* COGS commonly refers to what in business?

Answer: • Cost Of Goods Sold

Question:* In ______ the restriction on travel, I will attend the meeting by phone.

Answer: • light of

Question:* What is the meaning of chain of command?

Answer: • The order of Executive, Supervisor and manager

Question:* Which sentence is correct?

Answer: • Cricket, which originated in England, is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.

Question:* Your supervisor needs the report no later than 72 hours from 3 pm today. When's the latest you should have it done?

Answer: • By 3pm, 3 days from today

Question:* How do you properly refer to Andrea Watson in a formal business environment?

Answer: • Ms. Watson

Question:* If the Subject of an e-mail reads "ATTN John Smith," it most likely means that

Answer: • The e-mail is addressed to John Smith.

Question:* Which of these is the LEAST formal way to end a business letter?

Answer: • Peace,

Question:* ___ going to be a few days before we finish the project because ___ budget is on hold.

Answer: • It's, its

Question:* "Photo's" is the proper spelling because it is a contraction of the word "photographs."

Answer: • False

Question:* “Please check in with me on this project every morning. However, on Fridays, check in with Alison as I am generally out of the office." It is Thursday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. Who should you contact tomorrow morning?

Answer: • Alison

Question:* It is _____ an accomplishment if you can stay _____ during the entire presentation.

Answer: • quite; quiet

Question:* Which of the following contains incorrect punctuation:

Answer: • Why are you going over the facts again.

Question:* I did _ on the math test, because I can solve those problems _.

Question:* Between _ and , who is older?

Question:* _ going to be a few days before we finish the project because _ budget is on hold.

Question:* It is _ an accomplishment if you can stay _ during the entire presentation.

Question:* Fill in the blanks: To my surprise, two people who won the race. both going to receive gold medals. My friend was shocked, too. going to remember this race forever.

Question:* This will have an _ on the bottom line. It may also _ our company brand.

Question:* Fill in the blanks: How much does the inventory rate hiring levels in Operations? First, you must analyze the of each rate individually.

Question:* Which of the following is correct: The system has capabilities such as communicating with other computers, records, and ___ mathematical functions.