Grammar 1
What is the correct option? Select the correct order of these phrasal verbs. Are these separable or non-separable?
Please fill out this form / fill this form out.
We need to bring up the issue at the meeting / bring the issue up at the meeting.
I’ll look up the data and send it to you / look the data up and send it to you.
Can you go over the plan once more / go the plan over once more?
Answer key:
Please fill out this form / fill this form out. (both correct)
We need to bring up the issue at the meeting / bring the issue up at the meeting. (Both correct)
I’ll look up the data and send it to you / look the data up and send it to you. (Both Correct)
Can you go over the plan once more? (Non-separable)
Complete these sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets:
1- The government keeps raising the pensionable age, so I don't know when I'll reach the age of ___________ (retire).
2- Money is important, but job ________ (satisfy) also includes things like opportunities for advancement and training.
3- Instead of going to university, I did an _______ (apprentice) with a local engineering firm and it gave me a job for life.
4- He was fired from his last job for stealing. As a result, he's virtually _______ (employ) now.
Answer key:
1- The government keeps raising the pensionable age, so I don't know when I'll reach the age of RETIREMENT.
2- Money is important, but job SATISFACTION also includes things like opportunities for advancement and training.
3- Instead of going to university, I did an APPRENTICESHIP with a local engineering firm and it gave me a job for life.
4- He was fired from his last job for stealing. As a result, he's virtually EMPLOYED now.
What would you say to summarize all the points agreed on after a negotiation?
Possible answers:
- Let's summarize the situation...
- So (what) have we got so far?
- So, a quick recap... I'll .... and you'll...
1- The concept was extremely clever / brilliant - there is no way it could actually fail.
2- The sales conference is incredibly helpful / fantastic. You should have gone.
3- I think it would be absolutely impossible / difficult to cut costs any further.
4- The weather has been absolutely terrible / bad today.
Answer key:
1- The concept is extremely brilliant - there is no way it could actually fail.
2- The sales conference was incredibly helpful. You should have gone.
3- I think it would be absolutely impossible to cut costs any further.
4- The weather has been absolutely terrible today.
Turn these sentences into the passive form:
The company will launch the new product next April.
Our competitors are developing an AI-based logistics system.
Someone had already approved the budget before the meeting started.
They are going to interview three candidates this week.
Answer key:
The new product will be launched next April.
An AI-based logistics system is being developed by our competitors.
The budget had already been approved before the meeting started.
Three candidates are going to be interviewed this week.
Choose the correct option. Is the adjective gradable or non gradable?
1- This proposition is hugely / totally ridiculous - there's no way we can agree to it.
2- So far, we've had an extremely / absolutely successful year.
3- The prices you've been quoted seem completely / incredibly high.
4- The demands they have been making are extremely / absolutely outrageous.
Answer key:
1- This proposition is totally ridiculous - there's no way we can agree to it.
2- So far, we've had an extremely successful year.
3- The prices you've been quoted seem incredibly high.
4- The demands they have been making are absolutely outrageous.
What would you say to ask for a favor to someone you know?
Possible answers:
- The thing is, I am looking for someone to...
- Could you put me in touch with.... since you...?
- We are looking for... and I wondered if you...
Complete these sentences with present perfect simple or present perfect continuous:
They ___ (increase) their online presence this year by launching several campaigns.
He ___ (analyse) customer feedback all morning and needs a break.
We ___ (hire) six new engineers so far.
Answer key:
They have increased their online presence this year by launching several campaigns.
He has been analysing customer feedback all morning.
We have hired six new engineers so far.
Complete these conditionals and identify the type:
1- If employees feel _______ (value), they usually ______ (perform) better.
2- If the supply chain _________ (not break) last year, we ________ (reach) our sales targets
3- If our company _______ (expand) earlier, we _______ (compete) globally now. (Mixed)
Answer key:
1- If employees feel valued, they usually perform better. (Zero conditional)
2- If the supply chain hadn’t broken last year, we would have reached our sales targets. (Third conditional)
3- If our company had expanded earlier, we would be competing globally now. (Mixed conditional)
Complete these sentences with the correct option:
1- It was obvious that there was a _______ in the market for more affordable lenses.
A) space / B) break / C) gap
2- Unless we can secure more financial _____, we won't be able to go ahead with our expansion plans.
A) approval / B) backing / C) aid
3- How much start-up ________ do we need for equipment, rent and supplies for the first year of operation?
A) capital / B) assets / C) wealth
4- Investors will want to look at your business _______ in detail to assess the potential of your idea.
A) map / B) chart / C) plan
Answer key
1- It was obvious that there was a GAP in the market for more affordable lenses.
C) gap
2- Unless we can secure more financial BACKING, we won't be able to go ahead with our expansion plans.
B) backing
3- How much start-up CAPITAL do we need for equipment, rent and supplies for the first year of operation?
A) capital
4- Investors will want to look at your business PLAN in detail to assess the potential of your idea.
C) plan
What would you say to request information over the phone about a problem sby else has?
Possible answers:
- What seems to be the problem?
- How can I help you?
- What can I do for you?
Complete the sentences with the words below:
amvibalent - optimistic - anxious - enthusiastic
1- "It's very worrying. How will it affect me? I felt much safer with the old system." He is ________ about the change.
2- "I like the idea of extra time free time at weekends, but I don't like the idea of starting earlier in the morning"- She is _____________ about the idea.
3- "This sounds quite like an interesting idea. I would like to hear more about it". She feels _______ about the idea.
4- "This is going to be absolutely fantastic - I can't just wait". She is ____________ about the change.
Answer key:
1- "It's very worrying. How will it affect me? I felt much safer with the old system." He is ANXIOUS about the change.
2- "I like the idea of extra time free time at weekends, but I don't like the idea of starting earlier in the morning"- She is AMBIVALENT about the idea.
3- "This sounds quite like an interesting idea. I would like to hear more about it". She feels OPTIMISTIC about the idea.
4- "This is going to be absolutely fantastic - I can't just wait". She is ENTHUSIASTIC about the change.
Complete these sentences with the present perfect simple or with the present perfect continuous:
Our team ___ (work) on the new proposal for three weeks.
I ___ (review) the quarterly report, and I’m almost finished.
She ___ (negotiate) with the distributor since Monday.
We ___ (not finalise) the contract yet.
How long ___ you ___ (try) to access the database?
Answer key:
Our team has been working on the new proposal for three weeks.
I have been reviewing the quarterly report, and I’m almost finished.
She has been negotiating with the distributor since Monday.
We haven’t finalised the contract yet.
How long have you been trying to access the database?
Choose the correct option to complete the phrasals:
1. With internet banking, you can have access for / in / to your account at any time.
2. What's the company's policy in / for / on personal use of internet?
3. The reestructuring brought with / for / about a huge change in the company culture.
4. On this project we'll be collaborating with / by / in colleagues in Frankfurt and Milan.
Answer key:
1. With internet banking, you can have access to your account at any time.
2. What's the company's policy on personal use of internet?
3. The reestructuring brought about a huge change in the company culture.
4. On this project we'll be collaborating with colleagues in Frankfurt and Milan.
What would you say to reach an agreement?
Possible answers:
- I am happy with that.
- I can live with that.
- That sounds like a plan/deal.
What would you say to outline the main points before a negotiation?
Possible answers:
- What we need to decide on today is...
- The areas we need to discuss are...
- Let's look at what our options are...
Find and correct the mistake with the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous (tense or usage).
I’ve been known the client since 2019.
We’ve been increased production to meet demand.
She has negotiated all morning, so she wants to continue after lunch.
They have worked on the marketing strategy for hours, but they haven’t finished yet.
Answer key:
I’ve known the client since 2019.
We’ve increased production to meet demand.
She has been negotiating all morning, so she wants to continue after lunch.
They have been working on the marketing strategy for hours, but they haven’t finished yet.
Using the ADKAR model explain how you would implement change in this context:
Background:
SilverLine Logistics is a mid-sized company that has operated successfully for 25 years, mainly using manual processes. Most departments still rely on paper forms, phone calls, and face-to-face coordination. Recently, customer complaints about delays have increased, and competitors are offering real-time tracking through digital platforms.
The Change Required:
Management decides to implement a new digital inventory and tracking system to modernize operations, reduce errors, and stay competitive. The system will automate warehouse tracking, delivery scheduling, and communication with clients.
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What would you say to make a future prediction?
- Decisions will definitely have been made by...
- Hopefully, the new .... will be in place by...
- We are fairly certain this will have been carried out by...
- This is probably going to be...
Discuss the following question:
1- In your type of business, is there high staff turnover?
2- How much of a challenge is staff turnover?
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