Management and Corporate Jargon
Discourse Markers
Academic English
Phrasal Verbs
Vocabulary and Expressions
10

What does the phrase * take it to the next level* mean? 


Make something better

10


What are some Discourse Markers that belong to the  category of *Cause / Effect* ?

Give 2 examples


suggested answers: 

since, as, because, due to , 


10

You use it to erase something written with a pencil.


What is a rubber?

10

What is the equivalent phrasal verb to *continue*

-Move on 

10

I wanted to go into the legal ______ from a young age?

Job       Profession     world

  profession

20

What does the phrase * think outside the box* mean?


Think differently or from a new perspective

20

Use discourse markers to join the following sentences and create a better flow. 


The initial results of the study are inconclusive. The lessons learned from this trial will likely lead to more precise experiments in the future.


Suggested word -- Although / Even though the initial results of the study are inconclusive, the lessons learned from this trial will likely lead to more precise experiments in the future.

20

Normally, what colour are post-its? 

 yellow

20

What is the equivalent phrasal verb to *solve* ?

- Sort out 

20

 I was made ______ by my last company, because of budget cuts.

redunance    redundant  redundent

redundant

30

What is meant by *Skill set*? 


A person's range of skills or abilities 

30

Use discourse markers to join the following sentences and create a better flow. 

-Decreasing the number of points in the program reduces the computational time significantly. This reduces accuracy. This saves on some costs and on time. It is appropriate in some contexts and not in others.


Suggested answer:

Decreasing the number of points in the program reduces the computational time significantly. This reduces accuracy, but saves on some costs and on time. Therefore, it is appropriate in some contexts and not in others.

30

Ask for the words in italics:

The ring binder is on the table.

Where is the ring binder?

30

What is the phrasal verb corresponding to *decrease*?

- Cut down 

30

What is another word for surprised and confused? 

Mystified 

40

What does * incentivise* mean? 

To motivate someone to do something

40

I arrive at 8 a.m. every morning,_____________ my colleague arrives after 10 a.m.

Suggested:

while / whereas 

But 

however

40
Ask for the words in italics:


The customer ordered 20 yellow highlighter.


Who ordered 20 highlighters?

40

What is the phrasal verb corresponding to *refuse*?

- Turn down 

40

.What is putting/to put through?

To forward a call

50

What does the phrase *push the envelope* mean?

To extend the limits of what is possible

50

____________ to taking the final exam, actively participating in the course is required.


options : Besides / In addition 

In addition to taking the final exam ....

50

Ask for the words in italics:

It costs 10 €.

How much does it cost?

50

What is the phrasal verb equivalent to *accept*? Ex. 

Your team recently accepted too much responsibility with the new project.

Take on 

50
What is the meaning of the expression * I was given the sack* ? 

 

- To be fired / I was fired.

60

If your boss asks you for * a ball park figure* of the project....  

What does he want you to do? 


An estimation of the costs

60

What are some Discourse Markers that belong to the  category of *adding information* ?

Give 3 examples 


Suggested: 

and, in addition, additionally, moreover, furthermore Further, not only but also. 


60
Another way to say "the amount of something".

What is the quantity?

60

Ask for the words in italics:


The courier will pick up the package at 3 p.m.


When will the courrier pick up the package?

60

What are some common problems found in meetings?  Mention 3 

Ex. Overrun 


Communication breakdowns

Communication barriers

Point scoring 

Hidden agendas

Inadequate preparation 

Time waisting

Group think 

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