Test and expand your knowledge of general business English vocabulary with this beginner-friendly exercise. Each item reflects real language used in professional contexts across different industries.
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Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.
1. We _____________ (meaning: finished) this contract last month.
Correct answer: completed.
2. You have $100 _____________ (meaning: that you have to pay) on your account.
Correct answer: outstanding.
3. The company is having a ____________________ attracting qualified candidates.
Correct answer: hard time.
4. I learned from this experience = It was a _____________ experience
Correct answer: learning.
5. You will receive 50% ____________________, before you do the work, and the rest when you finish the contract.
Correct answer: upfront.
6. I have never ___________________ (meaning: had experience with) these types of clients.
Correct answer: dealt with.
7. How do I _____________ doing this? = What are the steps I should take in order to do this?
Correct answer: go about.
8. He spent a great _____________ (meaning: a lot) of time and money.
Correct answer: deal.
9. I'm not sure which loan I should _____________.
Correct answer: apply for.
10. It's _____________ that you'll get rejected = You probably will not get rejected
Correct answer: unlikely.
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