A vocabulary exercise covering the language of professional business correspondence. These terms and expressions are the building blocks of well-written emails, letters, and formal business communications.
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. We are writing to you in ____________________ to the email we received.
Correct answer: regard.
2. __________________________... = On the other hand...
Correct answer: Conversely.
3. I received your email, in which you __________________________ (= described in detail) your plan to launch the product by next March.
Correct answer: outlined.
4. Sorry for ____________________ back to you so late. = Sorry for the late response.
Correct answer: getting.
5. Let's ___________________________ (meaning: arrange) a meeting for Friday.
Correct answer: set up.
6. At the present time... = At ___________________________ time...
Correct answer: this.
7. We usually ____________________ (meaning: communicate with) clients directly.
Correct answer: deal with.
8. It would really __________________ if you could send me some additional information.
Correct answer: help me out.
9. I believe we should take a different ___________________________ = I think we should do something different.
Correct answer: course of action.
10. I've ___________________________ (meaning: examined) your payment history, and I did notice the discrepancy that you mentioned.
Correct answer: looked into.
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💬 Useful phrases “Let me clarify what I mean by that.” — used to prevent misunderstanding by providing further explanation “If I understand you correctly...” — paraphrasing the other person's point to confirm comprehension “Would you be able to expand on that?” — asking for more detail on a point someone has briefly mentioned “That's an interesting perspective. Have you considered...?” — engaging constructively with someone's idea while introducing a new angle “I'd like to revisit this point later if that's okay.” — noting something to return to without interrupting the current discussion “To be transparent about our situation...” — signaling honest and direct communication about a limitation or constraint “We're aligned on the goal, but differ on the approach.” — clearly identifying where agreement and disagreement exist “Let's define what success looks like for this project.” — proposing to establish shared expectations and measurable outcomes