Business Flashcards
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Which phrase best expresses polite disagreement in a professional setting?
Answer: I see your point, but I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.
Polite disagreement acknowledges the other person's perspective before offering an alternative, maintaining professional respect.
Read the business report sentence: 'Sales figures declined precipitously in Q4, attributable to supply chain disruptions.' What does 'precipitously' mean?
Answer: Sharply and steeply
'Precipitously' means sharply, steeply, and rapidly — describing a sudden and dramatic decline.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer: The company's revenue increased by 12% last year.
For singular possessives, add apostrophe + s. 'Company's' shows that the revenue belongs to the company.
In a job interview, the interviewer asks: 'Can you walk me through your previous experience?' What is the interviewer asking?
Answer: Describe your work history step by step
'Walk me through' is a business idiom meaning to explain or describe something step by step in a clear, sequential manner.
Which word correctly fills the blank? 'The negotiations were ______, with both parties refusing to compromise.'
Answer: deadlocked
'Deadlocked' means stuck at an impasse with neither side able to move forward — fitting when both parties refuse to compromise.
A speaker says: 'We need to get all our ducks in a row before the product launch.' What does this idiom mean?
Answer: Ensure everything is properly organized and prepared
'Get your ducks in a row' is an idiom meaning to organize everything thoroughly and ensure all details are in order before proceeding.