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  • ⚙️ “Something powered by electricity” — Which word fits?
    electronic
    electrical
    electric
  • 💬 Roleplay: You’re helping a coworker adapt to a new software system. What do you say? Use: Don’t worry, patient, show
    ✅ "Don’t worry, just be patient — I’ll show you step by step."
  • 📈 “When prices go up by themselves” — Which verb fits?
    raise
    rise
  • 🏢 Your manager wants to raise everyone’s targets next quarter. How do you react? Use: Honestly, challenging, motivate
    ✅ "Honestly, it’s challenging, but it could motivate the team."
  • ⚙️ How can a company be more economical with energy? Use: For example, efficient, reduce
    ✅ "For example, they could be more efficient and reduce waste."
  • 💼 What’s a historic moment in your company’s history? Use: Definitely, successful, remember
    ✅ "Definitely our first big contract — a successful deal everyone will remember."
  • 🌍 “To move from your country to another one to live there” — Which verb fits?
    immigrate
    emigrate
  • ✉️ What would you say to a colleague who often gives you unwanted advice? Use: Honestly, polite, thank
    ✅ "Honestly, I’d be polite and thank them, but explain I prefer my own way."
  • 🏗️ Your colleague says a report was made of new data — correct or incorrect?
    Answer: ❌ Incorrect. It should be made with new data (ingredients/materials vs. content).
  • 🎓 Would you rather adopt a new technology or adapt to it? Why? Use: Personally, flexible, learn
    ✅ "Personally, I prefer to be flexible and learn to adapt first."
  • 🧾 Your boss says the company must rise above challenges. What do you think that means? Use: Clearly, motivational, overcome
    ✅ "Clearly it’s motivational — it means we must overcome difficulties."
  • 🍰 “Sweet food you eat after a meal” — Which word fits?
    dessert
    desert
  • 💡 “Using company resources carefully and saving money” — Which word fits?
    economic
    economical
  • 💬 Is this sentence correct? “We need to advice our clients regularly.”
    ✅ Answer: ❌ Incorrect. It should be “advise” (verb).
  • 🧳 Would you accept a promotion abroad or except it because of family? Use: Honestly, tempting, decide
    ✅ "Honestly, it’s tempting, but I’d decide based on my family situation."
  • 🧠 Roleplay: Your team needs to lay out a plan for a new project. Lead the discussion. Use: Alright, clear, divide
    ✅ "Alright, let’s make it clear — we’ll divide the tasks by priority."
  • 🌧️ Your colleague says “I’m not sure weather the report is ready.” Correct it.
    Answer: ❌ Wrong word — it should be whether (not weather).
  • 🍀 Describe a magical business moment you’ve had. Use: Honestly, unexpected, achieve
    ✅ "Honestly, it was unexpected — we achieved something incredible as a team."
  • 🎯 What business principles do you think every company should follow? Use: Generally, ethical, respect
    ✅ "Generally, being ethical and showing respect are key principles."
  • 📸 In this photo, your team is smiling. Would you say “in the picture” or “on the picture”?
    Answer: ✅ “In the picture” is correct — it describes what is visible.
  • ⚖️ Your coworker often lies about being late. What do you do? Use: Honestly, unacceptable, report
    ✅ "Honestly, it’s unacceptable — I’d report it to my supervisor."
  • 👩‍💻 Roleplay: You’re onboarding a new employee. Explain how to get through their first week. Use: Firstly, supportive, explain
    ✅ "Firstly, be supportive and explain how everything works step by step."
  • 🌍 Is it more stressful to emigrate or immigrate? Why? Use: Probably, emotional, change
    ✅ "Probably immigrate — it’s emotional and involves big changes."