Choose the correct option for these business English questions.
1. She _________________ the final copy as we speak.
a) print
b) prints
c) is printing
d) has printed
2. If you would like any more information, please do not ____________________.
a) hesitate contacting me
b) hesitated to contact me
c) hesitate to contact me
d) hesitate contact me
3. My assistant ________________ for you in the lobby when you arrive.
a) will wait
b) will have waited
c) will be waiting
d) will have been waiting
4.
What is the most appropriate way to interrupt a coworker in a meeting?
a) Excuse me. May I say something?
b) Wait for a second please.
c) Hold on.
d) Hang on.
5. He ________________ with Microsoft Excel several times before we started this project.
a) worked
b) was working
c) has worked
d) had worked
6.
Which is correct?
a) Dear Daniel Ferguson;
b) Dear Mr. Ferguson:
c) Dear Daniel Ferguson
d) Dear Daniel
7. I believe we ________________ a different person to take the lead on this project. I don't think Randy was the best choice.
a) would choose
b) would have chosen
c) should choose
d) should have chosen
8.
What is the best way to leave a telephone message?
a) Tell her Kim called.
b) Can you tell her Kim called please?
c) Could you tell her Kim called please?
d) Please can you tell her Kim phoned?
9. If the delivery is late, we ________________ Mr. Lind a discount on his next order.
a) give
b) gave
c) would give
d) will give
10.
What is the most appropriate way to ask for a client on the telephone?
a) Is Diana there?
b) Can I speak to Diana please?
c) May I speak with Diana please?
d) Could you get Diana please?
11. ________________ he has little experience, I think his work ethic will help him succeed.
a) Although
b) Despite
c) Since
d) Considering
12. Despite _________________, the company picnic is not cancelled.
a) it's raining
b) raining
c) rain
d) the rain
13. Stock in the company ________________ by a number of people this week.
a) has purchased
b) has purchase
c) has been purchased
d) has being purchased
14.
Which email conclusion is incorrect?
a) It was a pleasure meeting you.
b) It was a pleasure to meet you.
c) Thank you for meeting with me.
d) Thank you to meet with me.
15. I recommend ________________ next week to discuss any possible improvements to the promotional flyer.
a) us meet
b) we meet
c) we met
d) our meet
16. I suggest you _______________ with him one more time.
a) speak
b) speaking
c) to speak
d) spoke
17. I would really appreciate ________________ the report before Monday.
a) you finish
b) you finish
c) you to finish
d) if you finished
18.
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
a) We have offices located in three major cities; Barcelona, Spain, Paris, France, and Milan, Italy.
b) We have offices located in three major cities: Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France; and Milan, Italy.
c) We have offices located in three major cities, Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France and Milan, Italy.
d) We have offices located in three major cities: Barcelona, Spain, Paris, France, and Milan, Italy.
19. __________ you create a report detailing the sales figures from last week?
a) Would
b) Could
c) Might
d) Have to
20. ____________ he hardly ever arrives on time, we shouldn't put him on the early shift.
a) Despite
b) Although
c) Despite the fact
d) Considering
21. The manager, but not his coworkers, ________________ responsible for checking payroll each week.
a) is
b) are
22. Tom will be fine for the presentation. He is comfortable with ________.
a) a material
b) some material
c) the material
d) material
23. I am looking forward ________________.
a) meet you
b) to meet you
c) meeting you
d) to meeting you
24. I would like to meet with you next week _____________ I will be on vacation.
a) ; however
b) , however
c) ; However,
d) ; however,
25. Before the meeting, please prepare your summary, notify your manager, and ________________.
a) the list needs to be checked
b) checking the list
c) check the list
d) to check the list
26.
Which is correct?
a) Our product is excellent, it is completely made in Canada.
b) Our product is excellent, since it is made completely in Canada.
c) Our product is excellent, and it is made completely in Canada
d) Our product is excellent; because it is made completely in Canada.
27. I am writing ________________ your current invoice.
a) regard to
b) in regard to
c) in regards to
d) regarding to
28. Our company has extensive experience ________________ new and vintage guitars.
a) fix
b) to fix
c) fixing
d) for fixing
29. Please do not hesitate to contact me ____ if you have any questions.
a) comma (,)
b) no comma ( )
30. I _____________ about the new antivurus software with Raymond when our manager interrupted us.
a) talked
b) talking
c) have talked
d) was talking
Business English Test
