Business English
What is the word for a meeting where people discuss ideas to solve a problem?
Brainstorming
What does "break the ice" mean?
To start a conversation or make people feel comfortable.
In which country would you find the Great Wall?
China
What is the past tense of "go"?
went
What does "How’s it going?" mean?
It’s a casual way of asking "How are you?"
What does the phrase "Let's touch base" mean?
It means to check in or discuss progress
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To say something exactly right.
What do you call a flight with no stops?
non-stop
What is the plural of "child"?
children
What’s the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What does "ASAP" stand for in business emails?
As Soon As Possible
What does "think outside the box" mean?
To think creatively or differently.
What’s the difference between "carry-on luggage" and "checked luggage"?
arry-on luggage stays with you; checked luggage goes in the airplane's cargo.
What is the plural of "mouse"?
mice
What does "It’s up to you" mean?
It means the decision is yours.
What is the term for a person who buys goods or services from a business?
Customer
What does "burning the midnight oil" mean?
Working late into the night.
What does "round-trip ticket" mean?
ticket for traveling to a destination and back.
What is the plural of "cactus"?
cacti
What’s the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
The Nile
What do we call a document sent with a job application that tells the employer more about the applicant?
cover letter
What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?
Something good that seemed bad at first.
Name three countries where English is the official language.
USA, UK, Canada
What is the plural of "goose"
geese
What does "I’m under the weather" mean?
I'm feeling sick or unwell.