Business English for Meetings and Corporate Communication
1. What is the term for a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting?
A. Minutes
B. Agenda
C. Schedule
D. Record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An agenda is specifically defined as a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
2. Which term refers to the written record of everything said during a meeting?
A. Attendance
B. Agenda
C. Grievance
D. Minutes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minutes are defined as the written record of everything said at a meeting.
3. If a meeting is stopped for a period of time before continuing, which verb describes this
action?
A. Convene
B. Collaborate
C. Adjourn
D. Reconvene
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To adjourn means to stop a meeting for a period of time. Reconvene describes the act
of coming together again after the break.
4. What is the term for a person chosen to run a meeting?
A. Attendee
B. Presenter
C. Chairperson
D. Collaborator
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chairperson is defined as the person chosen to run a meeting.
5. An official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair is
known as a:
A. Demonstration
B. Objection
C. Grievance
D. Compliance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A grievance is specifically defined as an official statement of a complaint over
something believed to be wrong or unfair.
Section 2: Participation and Procedure
6. An expression of disapproval or opposition to a point being discussed is known as an:
,A. Adjournment
B. Objection
C. Agenda
D. Attendance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An objection is defined as an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition, or a
reason for disagreeing.
7. Which term describes the act of working jointly on an activity or project?
A. Collaborate
B. Convene
C. Brainstorm
D. Train
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To collaborate is defined as working jointly on an activity or project.
8. What is the name for a spontaneous group discussion aimed at producing ideas?
A. Presentation
B. Training
C. Brainstorm
D. Demonstration
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To brainstorm is defined as a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways
of solving problems.
9. Which of the following refers to a person who is present at a gathering?
A. Attendee
B. Chairperson
C. Present
D. Absent
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An attendee is defined as a person who is present at a gathering.
10. The state of following official rules or standards is known as:
A. Mandatory
B. Compliance
C. Record
D. Schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compliance is defined as the state of following or meeting rules or standards.
Section 3: Events and Requirements
11. A speech or talk in which a new product or idea is shown and explained is a:
A. Training
B. Demonstration
1. What is the term for a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting?
A. Minutes
B. Agenda
C. Schedule
D. Record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An agenda is specifically defined as a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
2. Which term refers to the written record of everything said during a meeting?
A. Attendance
B. Agenda
C. Grievance
D. Minutes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minutes are defined as the written record of everything said at a meeting.
3. If a meeting is stopped for a period of time before continuing, which verb describes this
action?
A. Convene
B. Collaborate
C. Adjourn
D. Reconvene
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To adjourn means to stop a meeting for a period of time. Reconvene describes the act
of coming together again after the break.
4. What is the term for a person chosen to run a meeting?
A. Attendee
B. Presenter
C. Chairperson
D. Collaborator
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chairperson is defined as the person chosen to run a meeting.
5. An official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair is
known as a:
A. Demonstration
B. Objection
C. Grievance
D. Compliance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A grievance is specifically defined as an official statement of a complaint over
something believed to be wrong or unfair.
Section 2: Participation and Procedure
6. An expression of disapproval or opposition to a point being discussed is known as an:
,A. Adjournment
B. Objection
C. Agenda
D. Attendance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An objection is defined as an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition, or a
reason for disagreeing.
7. Which term describes the act of working jointly on an activity or project?
A. Collaborate
B. Convene
C. Brainstorm
D. Train
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To collaborate is defined as working jointly on an activity or project.
8. What is the name for a spontaneous group discussion aimed at producing ideas?
A. Presentation
B. Training
C. Brainstorm
D. Demonstration
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To brainstorm is defined as a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways
of solving problems.
9. Which of the following refers to a person who is present at a gathering?
A. Attendee
B. Chairperson
C. Present
D. Absent
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An attendee is defined as a person who is present at a gathering.
10. The state of following official rules or standards is known as:
A. Mandatory
B. Compliance
C. Record
D. Schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compliance is defined as the state of following or meeting rules or standards.
Section 3: Events and Requirements
11. A speech or talk in which a new product or idea is shown and explained is a:
A. Training
B. Demonstration
