Right the Wrong
(Unit 18-23)
The sales representatives has finished the monthly report, so we can review it this afternoon.
The sales representatives HAVE finished the monthly report, so we can review it this afternoon.
(Units 18-23) Context:
You’re in a team meeting on Monday. The manager is asking about tasks from last week.
"We ___ (finish) the client presentation on Friday, so everything was ready before the deadline."
"We FINISHED the client presentation on Friday, so everything was ready before the deadline."
(Unit 18)
The CEO ______ an important decision about the product launch.
The CEO HAS MADE an important decision about the product launch.
TAKEN / REACHED / ARRIVED AT / COME TO
(Unit 24)
Compare two cities you went on vacation to.
Possible answer:
Gramado is MORE POPULAR THAN Canela.
(Unit 17)
The HR director decided ____ (introduce) flexible working hours so that employees can balance their personal and professional lives more effectively.
The HR director decided TO INTRODUCE flexible working hours so that employees can balance their personal and professional lives more effectively.
(Units 18-23)
The operations team has took several steps to reduce delivery delays this quarter.
The operations team has TAKEN several steps to reduce delivery delays this quarter.
(Units 18-23) Context:
You’re chatting with a coworker during a conference about professional experiences.
"I ___ (never / attend) an international business fair before, but I’m really excited to be here today."
I HAVE NEVER ATTENDED an international business fair before, but I’m really excited to be here today.
(Unit 18)
"I ___ already ___ to the supplier about a delay in the shipment."
I HAVE already SPOKEN to the supplier about a delay in the shipment."
TALKED
(Unit 25)
State a superlative of the World.
Possible answer:
Mount Everest is THE HIGHEST mountain on Earth.
(Unit 17)
During the meeting, the manager mentioned _____ (start) a new training program to help the team improve their time management.
During the meeting, the manager mentioned STARTING a new training program to help the team improve their time management.
(Unit 24)
This quarter’s results are as better as the last one, especially in the Latin American market.
This quarter’s results are as GOOD as the last one, especially in the Latin American market.
(Units 18-23) Context:
You’re writing an email update today to your supervisor, and this is in the message:
"I ___ (send) the first draft of the proposal to the client, but they haven’t replied yet."
I HAVE SENT the first draft of the proposal to the client, but they haven’t replied yet.
(Unit 18)
"Our company (1) ___ recently ___ a new manager for the sales department, and she (2) ___ already ___ her first big presentation."
Our company (1) HAS recently HIRED a new manager for the sales department, and she (2) HAS already GIVEN her first big presentation."
(1) APPOINTED / BROUGHT IN / SELECTED
(2) DONE / MADE / PREPARED / DELIVERED
(Unit 24)
UNEQUALLY compare two things using as...as.
Possible answer:
Prime Video's catalogue ISN'T AS ENTERTAINING AS Netflix's.
(Unit 17)
After _____ (discuss) the new marketing strategy with the team, the supervisor insisted on _____ (make) some changes before the campaign launch.
After DISCUSSING the new marketing strategy with the team, the supervisor insisted on MAKING some changes before the campaign launch.
(Unit 25)
Among all the software options we tested this month, the new CRM system seems to be the easyest one for our team to adopt.
Among all the software options we tested this month, the new CRM system seems to be the EASIEST one for our team to adopt.
(Units 18-23) Context:
You’re explaining your professional background to a potential employer on a video call.
"I ___ (work) with suppliers in Asia until 2019, and since then I ____ (focus) on improving procurement processes."
I WORKED with suppliers in Asia until 2019, and since then I HAVE FOCUSED on improving procurement processes.
(Unit 18)
"The HR department (1) ____ several interviews for the new position, and they (2) ___ finally ___ the perfect candidate."
The HR department HAS HELD several interviews for the new position, and they HAVE finally CHOSEN the perfect candidate."
(1) CONDUCTED / HAD / CARRIED OUT
(2) FOUND / MET / SELECTED
(Unit 26)
Compare two ACTIONS using the...the.
Possible answer:
THE MORE people ignore Climate Change, THE MORE vulnerable populations will suffer.
(Unit 17)
The CEO admitted _____ (fail) to communicate the company’s new objectives clearly and promised _____ (take) immediate action to fix the misunderstanding.
The CEO admitted FAILING to communicate the company’s new objectives clearly and promised TO TAKE immediate action to fix the misunderstanding.
(Unit 16) Two Relative pronouns are incorrect.
Last week, our company organized a conference WHICH focused on digital innovation and sustainable growth. The keynote speaker, WHO has worked with several global startups, shared valuable insights about leadership. There was a moment WHERE everyone asked questions about future technologies, and later the CEO announced a new partnership WHEN will begin next quarter.
Last week, our company organized a conference WHICH (OK) focused on digital innovation and sustainable growth. The keynote speaker, WHO (OK) has worked with several global startups, shared valuable insights about leadership. There was a moment WHERE (X - WHEN) everyone asked questions about future technologies, and later the CEO announced a new partnership WHEN (X - WHICH) will begin next quarter.
(Units 18-23) Context:
You’re discussing with a colleague about recent changes in office routines.
"The HR department ___ (introduce) a new policy for remote work after they ___ (hold) a meeting about it. Everyone is still adjusting."
The HR department HAS INTRODUCED a new policy for remote work after they HELD a meeting about it. Everyone is still adjusting."
(Unit 18)
"Our company (1) ______ important initiatives to expand into Asian markets, and we (2) _____ strong partnerships with several international distributors."
Our company (1) HAS STARTED important initiatives to expand into Asian markets, and we (2) HAVE BUILT strong partnerships with several international distributors.
(1) PLANNED / DEVELOPED / LAUNCHED
(2) CREATED / FORMED / ESTABLISHED
(Units 24-26)
Compare and contrast the following topic (use different comparative structures):
LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES
park / shopping mall / movies / restaurant
Multiple answers.
(Unit 17)
While many employees appreciate _____ (receive) more autonomy, some managers struggle ______ (delegate) important tasks and to trust their teams completely.
While many employees appreciate RECEIVING more autonomy, some managers struggle TO DELEGATE important tasks and to trust their teams completely.