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Business English: Meetings

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  • Which verb best completes the gap " I ..... what you are saying"?
    realize
    take
    appreciate
  • Which word doesn't collocate with "an opinion"
    put forward
    give
    advance
    express
  • Off-topic discussions: A participant keeps bringing up unrelated issues. How do you refocus the meeting?
    Politely acknowledge their point and redirect the discussion
    Tell them their point isn’t important.
    Ignore them and continue.
  • Which word doesn't collocate with "a conclusion"?
    jump to
    reach
    draw
    take
  • Give three phrases to summarize a discussion before making a decision.
    "So, to summarize, we have discussed [key points], and it seems that our main options are [option A] and [option B]."
  • Which word does not collocate with "a meeting"
    hold
    call off
    arrange
    make
  • How do you handle a difficult participant who keeps talking too much?
  • Which word doesn't collocate with "to reach"?
    a promise
    a deadlock
    a conclusion
    a decision
  • Which word doesn't fit in the gap: "I _______ what you're saying, but...
    feel
    understand
    appreciate
    see
  • Describe a successful meeting you attended. What made it effective?
  • Which verb best completes the gap in "I .... your concerns"?
    realize
    agree with
    take
    understand
  • Conflicting opinions: Two colleagues strongly disagree in the meeting. What’s the best way to handle this?
    Mediate by summarizing both views and seeking common ground.
    Tell them to take the discussion outside.
    Let them argue until they reach a conclusion.
  • Negative attitude: A colleague keeps criticizing every idea without offering solutions. How do you respond?
    Tell them to stop complaining.
    Ask them for constructive feedback.
    Ignore their comments
  • Latecomers: You are leading a meeting, and two key participants arrive 15 minutes late. What do you do?
    Give them a quick summary and move on.
    Let's make sure I understand you correctly
    Ignore them and continue.
    Repeat everything they missed.
  • Find a phrase which means "we have to go back to where we started
    It's no use going over it again
    We are not getting anywhere, I'm afraid
    We have to start from scratch
    We are not making any progress on this
  • Which word doesn't collocate with "a decision"?
    have
    reach
    make
    take
  • Which verb goes with the noun "problem", meaning "to find the ways to sort it out
    consider
    remove
    get rid of
    address
  • Which expression is a good meeting starter?
    How about starting?
    Are you ready?
    Shall we get started?
  • Which verb doesn't mean to change the time/date of a meeting?
    postpone
    delay
    bring forward
    anticipate
  • How do you encourage participation from quieter team members?
  • What strategies can help make virtual meetings more engaging?
  • What are some polite ways to interrupt someone in a meeting?
    1️⃣ "Sorry to interrupt, but I think we need to consider..." 2️⃣ "Can I just add something here?" 3️⃣ "If I could just jump in for a moment..."