iTEP Business 2

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the conditional tense in a business context?

Accepted Answer

If the client approves the proposal, we will proceed with the contract.

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If the client will approve the proposal, we will proceed.

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If the client approved the proposal, we will proceed.

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If the client approves the proposal, we proceed.

Question 2

In a business meeting, a colleague says: 'Let's table the discussion on the budget for now.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Postpone the discussion to a later time

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Begin the budget discussion immediately

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Cancel the budget meeting entirely

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Write the budget on a table

Question 3

Which subject line is most appropriate for a professional email requesting a meeting?

Accepted Answer

Meeting Request: Q3 Budget Review – Thursday, May 15

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URGENT!!! Need to meet ASAP about money stuff

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hey, can we talk?

Answer

Meeting

Question 4

Read the memo excerpt: 'All employees are required to submit their timesheets by close of business on Friday.' What does 'close of business' mean?

Accepted Answer

The end of the working day

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When the office closes permanently

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Friday afternoon at 12:00

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When the last customer leaves

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of reported speech?

Accepted Answer

The manager said that the project had been completed on time.

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The manager says, 'The project was completed on time.'

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The manager completes the project on time.

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Has the project been completed on time?

Question 6

A business professional writes: 'We look forward to hear from you soon.' What is the grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

'hear' should be 'hearing'

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'look forward' should be 'looking forward'

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'soon' should be 'shortly'

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There is no error