ESOL ESOL Business English 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which phrase means to 'reschedule' a meeting?
- Cancel the meeting permanently
- Move the meeting to a different time (Correct answer)
- Attend the meeting early
- Skip the meeting without notice
Correct answer: Move the meeting to a different time
To reschedule means to arrange a meeting or event for a different date or time.
Question 2: What does the phrase 'touch base' mean in US business culture?
- To physically touch a coworker
- To briefly check in or communicate with someone (Correct answer)
- To end a project
- To sign a contract
Correct answer: To briefly check in or communicate with someone
'Touch base' is a common business idiom meaning to make brief contact or check in with someone.
Question 3: Which sentence uses 'regarding' correctly in a business email?
- I am regarding happy today.
- Regarding your inquiry, I will respond by Friday. (Correct answer)
- Please regarding the file.
- Regarding is my favorite word.
Correct answer: Regarding your inquiry, I will respond by Friday.
'Regarding' is a preposition meaning 'about' or 'concerning' and is used to introduce the email's topic.
Question 4: What does 'ASAP' stand for in US workplaces?
- As Slow As Possible
- As Soon As Possible (Correct answer)
- Always Send A Proposal
- All Staff Are Present
Correct answer: As Soon As Possible
ASAP is a common workplace abbreviation meaning something should be done immediately or very quickly.
Question 5: Which response is most professional when your US coworker asks 'How are you?'
- Why do you care?
- None of your business.
- I'm doing well, thank you. And you? (Correct answer)
- Terrible, as always.
Correct answer: I'm doing well, thank you. And you?
In US workplace culture, a brief positive response followed by returning the question is considered polite and professional.
Question 6: What is a 'conference call' in a US business setting?
- A phone call between three or more people in different locations (Correct answer)
- A one-on-one private meeting
- A written memo to all staff
- A formal letter to a client
Correct answer: A phone call between three or more people in different locations
A conference call is a telephone or video call that connects multiple participants simultaneously from different locations.
ESOL ESOL Business English 2
Which phrase means to 'reschedule' a meeting?