Elance English For Business Test Answers



Is this sentence correct? The dog chased it's tail.
No
Yes


In business, what does EOD most commonly stand for?
End Of Date
End Of Day
Enterprise Operations & Divisions
Electronics & Oil Disposal
Equal Opportunity Department


Prefixes can be used to indicate quantity.
True
False


The suffix "al" means
qualities of
opposite from
similar to
relating to


What is wrong with the following sentence? "I do understand your feelings about this, I don't see how it affects me."
Run-on
Fragment
This sentence is correct.
Split infinitive


To form an adverb, add
the suffix "ly" to an adjective
the prefix "ad" to a root word
the prefix "ad" to a verb
the suffix "ly" to a verb
the suffix "ly" to a root word


The prefix "non" means
zero
less than
reverse of
subtract from
empty


In business, what does SLA commonly stand for?
Staff Level Appointment
Shared License Association
Senior Level Associate
Service Level Agreement
Secured Legal Assessment


Which one of the following sentences is correct:
I will lie down now.
I will lay down now.


Decades may be expressed as follows:
1980s and 1990s
1980s and nineties
Any of these
1980s and '90s


Give an example of a pronoun?
Many/None
He/She
Mine/Yours
This/That
All are examples.


____________ is a decision such that no other available option would lead to a better outcome.
satisfactory decision
premium decision
optimistic decision
optimal decision
optimum decision


I did ___ on the math test, because I can solve those problems ___.
well; good
good; well
good; good
well; well


My mom is buried at the _________ across town.
cemetary
cematary
cematery
cemetery


True or False? The following sentence is written with sound use of the English language: "Irregardless of the facts, he made the right decision."
False
True


Formal letters written in block format place everything on_____
the left side of the page.
the right side of the page.
the center of the page.


Choose the correct sentence.
Who did you suggest for the job?
Whom did you suggest for the job?


What time ____ the board of directors _____ ?
was, met
is, meeting
do,meet
is, the meeting
does, meet


I ______ about the results of his research.
inquired only
In American English both words can be used interchangeably with "inquired" being most common
enquired only


When providing examples for additional clarification, should you use e.g. or i.e.?
i.e.
e.g.


When quoting someone's statement within a sentence, where should any punctuation after the quote, such as a comma or a period, be placed?
Inside the quotation marks
Outside the quotation marks


Which phrase is correct?
He's worked at that company for fifteen years.
all are incorrect.
He works at that company for fifteen years.
He's working at that company for fifteen years.
all are correct.


Which of these sentences is in the passive voice?
He goes there.
He has been taken there.
He took me there.
He has been there.


Which one of these acronyms does NOT represent a real C-level executive position?
CIO
CLO
CEO
CFO
COO


What is a scheduling system where people can vary the start and end times of their shifts?
flexiday
overtime
flexclock
flexibility
flexitime


5.34 should be read as:
five dot thirty four
five point thirty four
five dot three four
five point three four


The new customer promotion is so confusing it has _______ the customer service team.
exacerbated
extradited
exasperated
exceptioned


Terms "Profit" and "Revenue" have the same meaning.
False
True only for non-for-profit organizations
True


In professional academic circles, an extended career break to travel or work on personal goals, often offered in contracts as a paid benefit, is called:
a leave of absence
an oath
a vacation
a sabbatical
sick days


In inventory management, JIT means _______.
job information technology
jazz in time
just in time
job instruction training


________ are necessary aspects of organizations of any significant size.
Comittees
Comitties
Commitees
Committees


"First go speak with Jim in his office. Then proceed to Sally's office after stopping to talk with John." Who is the second person you are talking to?
John
Jim
Sally


After early losses, the NASDAQ _____________ to finish 20 points up.
bulled
beared
suffered a drop
plummeted
rallied


What does KPI refer to in regards to business reporting?
Key Performance Index
Key Performance Indicator
Kernel Programming Interface
King Power Index
Key Private Infrastructure


R.S.V.P at the end of an invitation means
"buy tickets in advance"
"please reply"
"reserve your VIP entrance"
"reserve your seat"


Which of the following should NOT be capitalized?
Days of the week
The first word in a sentence
Months
Proper nouns
Seasons


What are the three styles of business writing?
Demonstrative, imaginative, and creative.
Informative, persuasive, and analytical.
Confident, detailed, and precise.
Analytical, professional, and straightforward.


Let's be ____ of unintended consequences from this design change.
weary
wary


Dental, vision, and 401-k are common examples of ____ .
non-monetary exchange
benefits
insurance departments
perks


I know something is wrong with his reasoning; I just can't quite ________ .
put my brain to it
put my foot down on it
put my thoughts on it
put my finger on it


In ______ the restriction on travel, I will attend the meeting by phone.
stead of
because of
light of
regards of


What is a Contraction?
A combination of two words.
Many wrong answers to a question.
A pulling out of all the vowels in a word.


The word "isn't" is an example of a ___________.
connecting verb
coordinating clause
conjunction
contraction


Which of the following words is misspelled?
Extraneous
None of these words are misspelled.
Receivible
Coordination
Marginal


Which of the following is correct?
Degrees are important however, they're no substitute experience.
Degrees are important, however, they're no substitute experience.
Degrees are important; however, they're no substitute for experience.
Degrees are important. However, their no substitute experience.


Ham and cheese _____ my favorite sandwich.
were
we're
is
are


Which sentence is correct?
She always goes to the mall anyway.
She is going to the mall anyways always.
She always goes to the mall anyways.
She is always going to the mall anyways.


COGS commonly refers to what in business?
Computer On General Systems
Computer Oriented General Support
California Office Grant Standard
Cost Of Goods Sold
Certificate Of Good Standing


In a business environment, the acronym S&P stands for:
Sequences & Priorities
Services & Production
Subtraction & Payroll
Sending & Packaging
Standards & Practices


What is netiquette?
workplace conventions for treating colleagues with respect
social conventions for using stock market statistics
social blogs for using computer networks
social conventions for using the Internet
social conventions for using computer software


A suffix is something that is
placed after a prefix
placed before a prefix
any of these options
added before a root word
added after a root word


What does FY2010 stand for?
Financial Year 2010
Finance Year 2010
Fiscal Year 2010


“Please check in with me on this project every other day.” It is Wednesday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. According to this sentence, when is the next day you should check in with her?
Friday
Next Wednesday
Monday Morning
Thursday


Pick the grammatically incorrect sentence:
I know nothing about it!
I don't know nothing about it!
Nothing is known about it!
I don't know anything about it!


Which of the following correctly uses commas?
I would therefore, like a response
Time flies when we are having fun, we are always having fun
I chose the colors, red and green and blue was his first choice
I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this


Fill the blank with the best fitting option: "What are the _____ of our victory in this election?"
odds
chance
means
ends
evens


For all __________, this meeting is over.
intents and purposes
intense and purposes
intensive purposes
intense of purposes


Which sentence is correct?
Cricket, which originated in England, is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.
Cricket, which originated in England, is also popular in Australia; South Africa; and India.
Cricket, also popular in England, is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.
Cricket originated in England, is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.


Fill in the blank. Hey, Boss! I need to extend the deadline. ____ I move this deadline back a week?
May
Can


What is a menial job?
job without pay
job with managerial responsibilities
job with a low social value
job with a contractually-set end date
job with a high social value


Which spelling is correct:
itenerary
itenarary
itinerary
itinarary


Please let me know what time _________ to have the meeting.
would you like
you did want
your preference
you would like


If the Subject of an e-mail reads "ATTN John Smith," it most likely means that
The company management needs to locate John Smith in the office ASAP
The e-mail is addressed to John Smith.
The e-mail contains information regarding John Smith.
John Smith is forbidden from opening that e-mail
It's the final warning for John Smith to stop checking his Facebook and start paying attention to work matters.


“Please check in with me on this project every morning. However, on Fridays, check in with Alison as I am generally out of the office." It is Thursday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. Who should you contact tomorrow morning?
Your Supervisor
Alison


John will need to ____ Diane that he will complete the project before she will assign him the task.
ensure
assure
insure


When writing an email, what does BCC mean?
Blind Community Copy
Back Carbon Copy
Blind Cancelled Copy
Back Cancelled Copy
Blind Carbon Copy


What does "COB" mean in the following sentence: I need your status report by COB.
Carry Out Business
Cost Of Business
Common Operating Budget
Close Of Business


Which of these is an adverb?
quickest
quickly
sly
quicker


"Our computers are outdated! We simply don't have the _____ to meet the next development deadline."
ends
checks
odds
equipment
modes


Which of the following contains incorrect apostrophes?
He's not going to be able to make it.
The hat is missing it's feather.
They're going to leave on Sunday.
It's not yet time for lunch.
Are you ready for Friday's test?


Between ___ and __, who is older?
you, me
me, you
you, he
I, you
him, she


How do you properly refer to Andrea Watson in a formal business environment?
Ms. Watson
Miss Andrea
Mrs. Watson
Miss Watson


Which part of the letter contains the greeting?
Salutation
Mailing
Heading
Conclusion


I am beside the box. Which word is a preposition?
I
am
box
beside


Which does not belong in this list?
column
comma
period
hyphen
question mark


The amount of small bills used by a sales person to give change is commonly called:
insignificant cash
piggy bank
petty cash
daily deposit
pretty cash


What is a grammatically INCORRECT way to address Bill Brown?
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bill Brown
Mr. Bill


At some point your boss may ask you to take ______ at a meeting. This task isn't reserved for secretaries only. Any person who attends a meeting may be asked to do this.
minutes
time
agenda
schedule


We need to get ___________ this problem.
to the front of
to the bottom of
laid
down with
passed on


A chain is no stronger _____ _____ weakest link.
then it's
than its
then its
than it's


Which of these is the LEAST formal way to end a business letter?
Best,
Peace,
Sincerely,
Kind regards,
Respectfully yours,


What is the most suggested way to begin a business letter addressed to Jennifer Johnson?
To whom it may concern:
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Dear Jennifer Johnson,
Hello Mrs. Johnson:
Hi Jennifer,


Which sentence is correct?
He has worked at that company for fifteen years.
He's worked at that company for 15 years
He works at that company for 15 years.
He works at that company for fifteen years.
He's working at that company for fifteen years.


"Photo's" is the proper spelling because it is a contraction of the word "photographs."
False
True


Which statement is correct?
The Board of Directors decided to offer a buy out to some of the employees.
The Board of Directors decided to offer a buyout to some of the employees.


What is the most common definition of ROI?
Report On Industry
Release Of Information
Return On Investment
Rate Of Interest
Read Only Information


Best synonym for INTEGRITY as a personal characteristic would be:
interpretability
selflessness
honesty
transparency
gratuity


Would you ____ use my cell phone or the one in my office?
assume
prefer
like
rather


Which of these is the correct spelling?
Referal
Referral
Refarral
Refferral
Refferal


______ is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up, by beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment.
A memorandum
The meeting minutes
An agenda
A curriculum


Your supervisor needs the report no later than 72 hours from 3 pm today. When's the latest you should have it done?
By 3pm, 2 days from today
Any time, 3 days from today
By 3pm, 3 days from today
By 2pm, 7 days from today
By Noon, 3 days from today


“We have a wrap-up meeting at noon on January 24th, but I’d like the project to be completely finished 48 hours in advance.” According to this sentence, when is the deadline for completing the project?
January 22 at 5 p.m.
January 24 at noon
January 26 at noon
January 22 at noon


Which method of contacting an unfamiliar superior is inappropriate?
Calling his or her office.
Sending him or her an email.
Stopping by his or her office during lunch.
Setting up an appointment with his or her secretary.


The current time is 6:15; which of the following is not correct?
Six fifteen o'clock
Quarter past six
Six fifteen


When adding a signature to a letter or e-mail, the order (top to bottom) should be...
Position; Company; Name; Address
Name; Address; Position; Company
Name; Position; Address; Company
Name; Position; Company; Address
Company; Address; Name; Position


It is _____ an accomplishment if you can stay _____ during the entire presentation.
quite; quiet
quiet; quiet
quite; quite
quiet; quite


Complete the question: They worked for Kaufman's,
didn't they?
haven't they?
did they?


It makes sense to save your _____ change. You really have nothing to _____.
loose/lose
lose/lose
lose/loose
loose/loose


If your clothes are wet, then put them in a clothes ____. That will make them ____.
dryer; dryer
drier; drier
dryer; drier
drier; dryer


If we don't deliver on time, we may ______ the account.
lose
loose


What does ESL stand for?
Elective Salary Leeway
Easy Sale Lessons
English as a Second Language


A person's credit _________________ is a formal evaluation of his/her loan-repayment history or potential.
rating/score
level
interest
analysis


Fill in the blanks: How much does the inventory rate ____ hiring levels in Operations? First, you must analyze the ____ of each rate individually.
affect; affect
effect; effect
effect; affect
affect; effect


Which of the following is the correct spelling?
separete
separate
seperate
sepparate


This will have an _____ on the bottom line. It may also _____ our company brand.
affect; effect
effect; affect
affect; affect
effect; effect


___ going to be a few days before we finish the project because ___ budget is on hold.
Its, it's
It's, its
Its, its
It's, it's


Which sentence is most grammatically accurate?
To conclude the committees finding that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.
To conclude, the committees findings that their is no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.
To conclude, the committee found that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.
To conclude the committee's finding, is that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.


When writing a formal business letter, the writer should ______ include the address of the recipient at the _____ of the letter.
always/bottom
always/top
never/top
never/bottom


The aim of the office manager is to ____ enough room on the building plans so that each employee can have space for a personal computer.
accord
organize
allocate
engage


Fill in the blanks: To my surprise, ____ ____ two people who won the race. ____ both going to receive gold medals. My friend was shocked, too. ____ going to remember this race forever.
there, were, their, we're
there, we're, they're, were
their, were, they're, were
their, were, there, we're
there, were, they're, we're


Which sentence has the correct use of comma punctuation?
Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received and accepted.
Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received, and accepted.
Although, the fax was sent late to the recipient it was received and accepted.
Although, the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received ,and accepted.
Although the fax was sent late to the recipient it was received and accepted.


The student ____ attended the meeting was excused from the class.
who
that
whom
which
whose


In business, what does ETA most commonly stand for?
Estimated Time Average
Earned Time Average
Extra Transaction for the Account
Essential Treasury Audit
Estimated Time of Arrival


There will be a brief ____ session after the press conference.
Q&A
F&A
RSVP
FAQ


What is the correct way to spell the following word
recieive
receive
receeve
recieve


"I want you to go to the store, after the movies, and get one onion for dinner on Sunday." According to this sentence, what should be the first thing done?
Go to the movies.
Cook the onions.
Go to the store.
Eat dinner on Sunday.


What salutation should you use for a woman you do not know in a business letter?
Ms.
No salutation
Mrs.
Miss


In business, what does TBD commonly stand for?
Treasury Bureau Department
Technically Based Decision
To Be Determined
Team Building Development
To Be Divided


How will this announcement ______ your decision?
affect
effect


Which of the following contains incorrect punctuation:
We are going to the farm on Saturday.
Would you like to go?
Charlie, Wendy, and Jill will be there.
Why are you going over the facts again.


If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brown or _____.
himself
me
she
I


The word "regarding" in "We need to have a talk regarding John's performance in a team." means:
respecting
analyzing
praising
about


Which word is spelled correctly?
dapreciation
depreseation
Depreciation
depriciation
deprisiation


The manager asked me to _________ the client's complaint.
lead down on
follow up on
get down on
check up
follow on


What kind of contract prevents a person from working for other employers?
excluded
exclusive
early
entity
inexclusive


If your supervisor tells you, "Send me the meeting minutes," what does your supervisor expect?
A cassette tape of the meeting
A record of the meeting
A list of who will attend the meeting
The time for which the meeting is scheduled


Someone's subordinate is
their team-mate
their FedEx order
their manager
one of the people they are managing


"Jim told me that Sally wants to take a day off next week. Can you please contact him and find out which day?" Who does 'him' refer to?
Nobody
Jim
Sally
John


Which of the following is correct: The system has capabilities such as communicating with other computers, ______ records, and _________ mathematical functions.
process, perform
processing, performing
processing
processed, performed


"This is Ken" is used when:
Answering the telephone
Asking who is on the line
Introducing yourself in person


____ Jay ___ Jim knew the answer to the question.
Neither/or
Either/weather
Whether/or
Neither/nor
Either/nor


Which sentence has the proper capitalization and punctuation?
Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his Wife.
Please ask Mr Jones for the name of his wife.
Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his wife.
Please ask Mr Jones for the name of his Wife.


Which of these is common slang for an employee getting fired?
sacked
brewed
socked
dipped
stocked


Which letter ending best goes with the opening 'Dear Personnel Director,'?
Yours faithfully,
Best wishes,
Best regards,


In IT, what does PM commonly stand for?
Portfolio Moderator
Performance Metrics
Project Manager
Property Merchant
Product Marketing


In business, what is the most common definition for the acronym CIO?
Chief Integrity Office
Career Is Over
Chief Information Officer
Central Intelligence Officer
Corporate Information Office


____ Lauren's responsibility to handle customer service issues.
It's
Its


“This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month” According to this sentence, which project will you work on first?
Development Timeline and Goals
The Data Project


To show others' possession, you would use:
there
their
Any of these
they're


Which word best completes this sentence: “I have ________ one and a half weeks for this project."
Allotted
Giving
Drew
Planning


What is the most common definition for the acronym POS?
Public Opinion Strategies
Point of Sale
Program of Study
Probability Of Success
Proof of Shipment


Please ____ before you cross the street.
notice
be watching
see
watch
look


Which sentence represents the correct use of a semicolon?
Bob went to the park; and found it deserted.
Bob went to the park; he found it deserted.
Bob went to the park; and he found it deserted.


Identify the error in this sentence: "Me and Todd went to the grocery store and bought gravy, peas, and bananas."
"Me and Todd" should be "Todd and me"
"Me and Todd" should be "Todd and I"
There should be no commas separating the list of items
There should be a comma after "grocery store"


What are the _______ skills for this job?
necesary
neccessary
nessessary
necessary
nescessary


The manager's harsh criticism certainly ______ John's work in a negative way.
effected
affected


We are not sure how the new treatment will ______ the patient.
effective
effect on
effect
affected
affect


Business writing should be:
Detailed enough to mention every possible outcome.
Extremely descriptive.
Concise and to the point.
One page or more.


What does "subordinate" mean?
The highest level a person can obtain.
A temporary hire who does not receive the same benefits as full-time employees.
A person in an important, specialized position.
A person who provides expert advice to a company.
A person who answers to a superior.


Extraneous excersize can be detrimental to your health. Which word is misspelled?
detrimental
health
your
extraneous
excersize


In business, Q3 means:
third-rate quality
quantity: 3
third quarter


The money _____ transferred yesterday.
was
were
will be
is


“This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month.” According to this sentence, when will this meeting be held?
This afternoon
Next week
Tomorrow
Later this month


What is the common meaning for FIFO in business?
Fly In Fly Out
File In File Out
Free In Free Out
Fade In Fade Out
First In First Out


Because Company A had _____ money to spend on R&D, it had _____ researchers than Company B.
less, less
less, fewer
fewer, less
fewer, fewer


Which of the following is correct?
The data will be to extensive if we add two variables.
The data will be too extensive if we add to variables.
The data will be too extensive if we add two variables.
The data will be to extensive if we add to variables.


In accounting, LIFO means ___________.
last in, first out
list in, first out
last in, fourth out
live in, fast out


“Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” As used in this sentence, what does ‘follow up’ mean?
Reply to Susan's email about the project
Send Susan all the final documents from the project
Wait to hear from Susan before taking action
Contact Susan regarding the project


We used a ____sandpaper, of _____.
course/course
coarse/course
coarse/coarse
course/coarse


In a business letter, if you want to include any attachments to the letter, how would you reference it?
Closing
Enclosure
Additional
Supplement


What is the suggested way to begin a business letter in which you do not know who the recipient will be?
To the person reading this letter,
Hi Sir or Madam:
Hello,
To Whom It May Concern:
Hello Mr. or Ms.:


“The best way to contact your supervisor during business hours (EST) is by email, but after business hours (EST) is on his mobile phone. Please don’t use his home phone for work calls unless it’s an emergency.” According to this sentence, how should you reach your supervisor at 9 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday?
Fax
Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Email


“The best way to contact your supervisor during business hours (EST) is by email, but after business hours (EST) is on his mobile phone. Please don’t use his home phone for work calls unless it’s an emergency.” According to this sentence, how should you reach your supervisor at 10 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday?
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Email
Fax


Which of these is a noun?
that
think
thing
there


Jim said, "_____ not fair that Sally hasn't received a raise. She's a hard worker!"
It's
Its


"Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” According to this sentence, how should you contact Susan to follow up?
Call her on the phone
Schedule a meeting with her for 2 p.m.
Send her an email


An idiomatic expression "let's take five" means:
let's take on five problems during this meeting
let's leave five minutes earlier at the end of day
let's take a short 5-minute break
let's buy some lottery tickets
let's drink some alcohol


Releasing your tax information to a third party is called..
exempt
disclosure
evasion
dividends
depreciation


“Let’s try and wrap up this project by EOD on Thursday” As used in this sentence, what does ‘EOD’ mean?
End of day
Early of deadline
End of deadline
Eastcoast office deadline


My family ____ happy when I ____ well on my report card.
is, do
are, done
is, done
are, do


Hospitality management means
Hospital management
Hotel management


What does the abbreviation CC mean when writing an email?
Community Copy
None of These
Conditional Copy
Carbon Copy
Cancelled Copy


After an organization has _______ ________, it has to make sure that it achieves them.
allocate resources
set objectives
perform tasks
deal with crises


In business, what does ASAP most commonly stand for?
Automated Synchronization Approval Process
As Soon As Possible
As Safe As Possible
As Soon As Probable
As Serious As Predictable


Following the closing your letter (i.e. Regards), but before signing your name, you should use ...
a colon
a semicolon
no punctuation
a comma


A prefix can change the literal meaning of a word.
False
True


You need to finish the document latest tomorrow EOB. This means:
Tomorrow by the end of business
Tomorrow by lunch
Before business opens tomorrow
Tomorrow after work


I would like to ______ the policy as part of our standard operating procedures.
attend
adept
intend
adopt


What is the correct noun form of the verb "appear"?
appearance
disappear
apparent
apparently


Which question asks for advice?
What would you like to know?
What should I do with my plastic bottles?
I'm afraid I don't know where the entrance is.


Which of the following is correct?
If I was taken a guess,
If I was gone to guess,
If, I would guess,
If I were to take a guess,
Have to guess, I could,


Regarding sales, what is the most common meaning of GP in business?
Gross Profit
General Point
Gold Points
Gross Product
Great Product


In business, what does CTO most commonly stand for?
Centralized Treasury Operations
Command Team Operator
Creative Talent Official
Chairman of Technology Operations
Chief Technology Officer


Which word indicates possession?
There
Their
They're


Which of the following sentences is correct?
Although we invited him to the party Gerald, decided to spend another late night in the computer room.
Although we invited him, to the party Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.
None of these
Although we invited him to the party, Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.


As a receptionist/ director of first impressions of ABC Company, how do you answer a client who wants to reach a professional who is currently unavailable?
Sorry for the inconvenience, but Mr. Y is busy.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but Ms. Z is on a lunch break.
Sorry, for the inconvenience, but Mr. X is currently unavailable. Would you like to leave a message?


In which of these sentences should "who" be replaced with "whom"?
Who made this cake?
They loved the actor with who we spoke last night.
I'm so tired of gardening. Do you recall who has the number for a landscaping company?
Can you give me the names of the people who built that treehouse?


“You will be working on proofreading, data entry and fact checking. Data entry is the lowest priority.” According to this sentence, which of your tasks should you work on last?
Data Entry
Fact Checking
Proofreading


How would you change the root-word "linear" to make a word that has the opposite meaning (not linear)?
linearless
nonlinear
linearly
notlinear
prolinear


At the conference, attendees will share _____ knowledge during the meetings _____.
they're, there
they're, their
there, their
their, there
there, they're


Fill in the blanks: The ____ was delivered by a ____ in his fifties.
mail; male
male; mail
mail; mail
male; male


Which sentence is most properly worded?
I will have ready for you by 5pm that document.
That document I will have ready for you by 5pm.
By 5pm that document I will have ready for you.
I will have that document ready for you by 5pm.


The entity that a company gets its supplies from is called a(n)
Customer
Vendor
Partner
Colleague
Owner


Fill in the blank: My company performs well in ____ financial reports.
its
it's
it


Let's go to the park because the sun's _____ today.
shining
shine
is shining
was shining
were shining


Mitch is Hannah's uncle. Hannah is Mitch's _______
nees
nice
niece
neice


When are the _____ of you going _____ meet for dinner? Can Sally go ______?
two, two, to
too, to, two
two, to, too
two, too, too
two, too, to


In business, what does PO commonly stand for?
Purchase Order
Pacific Ocean
Parliament Official
Public Office
Pursued Offer


It is a decision ____ cannot be taken lightly.
which
witch


In business, what does FYI most commonly stand for?
Free Your Instincts
From Your Information
Frequently Yielded Interest
For Your Interest
For Your Information


Fill in the blanks: "If ____ someone who's worked with our company before, ____ rate of pay will be higher than everyone else."
you're, yore
you're, your
your, your
your, you're
you're, you're


Fill in the blanks: _____ the two best people _____. Nobody could take _____ place.
there, their, they're
their, there, their
their, there, they're
they're, there, their
they're, their, there


Which phrase is correct?
None of these
He has been working at that company for fifteen years
He works at that company for fifteen years
He's working at that company for fifteen years


What is the correct way to end a declarative sentence?
.
"
'
?
/


I am new in this office. I don't know _____ yet.
more than one
anyone
someone
no one
nobody


Which of the following has the correct capitalization and punctuation?
She said, "Please review these files."
she said "please review these files."
She said "Please review these files".


As a receptionist or director of first impressions of ABC Company, what is the best way to greet a client?
Good morning, ABC Company. How may I help you?
What?
Hello there.
Anything wrong?


____ and ____ will go to the mall tomorrow. Which is the proper phrasing?
Me, you
You, me
You, I
I, you


Linda will go first, ____ Thomas and _____ Bill.
than, later
then, latter
than, latter
then, later


I ________ you that this error will never happen again; my manager will _______ it by signing all requisitions.
ensure, ensure
ensure, assure
assure, ensure


Choose the correct version of the following sentence.
With binoculars the hikers, could see, the eagles swooping and diving.
With binoculars, the hikers could see the eagles swooping and diving.
The eagles swooping and diving the hikers could see with binoculars.


The colors of the flag ____ red, white and blue.
are
was
is


When sending an email with documents, what word do you use to describe the documents?
Plus document
Enclosure
Attachment
Add-on


Which of the following sentences is never correct?
Everyone is responsible for their own actions.
Everyone is responsible for them own actions.
Everyone is responsible for his or her own actions.


All major airlines allow you to ______ 24 hours before your flight.
check in
freak out
sign in
sign up
check up


Which sentence is incorrect?
I'm early today.
I'm late to work.
Watch out for the lions.
Don't jump off that cliff.
I sometimes late to your mother's home.


The prefix "pre" means
greater than
before
more than
percent
prettier than


You should never send an e-mail with an empty ______ .
question mark
object line
subject line
answer field


In his latest update, John Smith ______ that the server upgrade could take seven days longer than expected.
expressing
told
said
express
say


The girl did better ____ all of her peers.
then
than


What does A/R in accounting stand for?
Accounts Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Administrative Relocation


Which closing phrase is inappropriate for a business letter?
Yours truly,
Forever Yours,
Best regards,
Sincerely,


_____ behavior contributed to his _____ in the election _______.
Exemplary, success, campaign
Exemplary, sucess, campain
Examplery, succes, campane


Which phrase is not appropriate for closing a business letter?
Regards
Yours truly
Sincerely yours
Later


Which of the following is correct?
Tony, Mark, and Jane are all attending the meeting
Tony Mark and Jane are all attending the meeting
Tony Mark, and Jane are all attending the meeting


Which sentence is correct?
The insurance policies are lacking information to adhere to the company's rules.
The insurance policys are lacking information to adhere to companies rules
The insurance policys' are lacking information to addhere to companys' rules


Which of the following completes a common phrase? "The economy is doing really well. Business _______."
is thundering
booms
thunders
is booming


Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
Please ask Jim to come to my Office on Tuesday Morning.
Please ask Jim to come to my office on Tuesday morning.
Please ask jim to come to my Office on tuesday morning.
Please ask Jim to come to my office on tuesday morning.


The company has not made a profit yet and has outstanding debts. It is:
In the red.
In the black.
In the blue.
In the green.


"Look over ______, it's Jim from consulting."
they're
there
their


Paul couldn't decide ________ or not he should leave work for lunch.
whether
weather


Which of these is common shorthand for representing ratios?
5(1)
5*1
5R1
5:1


COB stands for?
Capable of Banking
Close of Business
Copy of Backup
Close of Band


'Employment History' means...
A list of schools attended.
A detailed description of previously held positions.
A list of diplomas and certificates.


In business, what does CFO most commonly stand for?
Chief Financial Organization
Corporate Financials Online
Corporate Funding Organization
Cash Flow Operation
Chief Financial Officer


She now has a more positive ______ toward her work and should do well.
attitude
style
behavior
manner


How do you correctly spell the following word?
belive
belieeve
beleive
believe


Which sentence best communicates a question about other members of the project team?
Are there more projects with me on this?
Are there any more projects that will be working with me?
Who else will be working on this project with me?
What more will be working on this project with me?


Which phrase is correct?
When you born?
When were you born?
When are you born?


The _______ between eight and six is two.
difference
minus
subtraction
less than
different


A table with the days, weeks, and months in a year
calinder
calendar
callandar
colander


Which of the following is correct?
Kirsten has going to the store.
Kirsten, along with Arika, are going to the store.
Arika Kirsten and John went, to the store.
Kirsten and Arika are going to the store.


I would like to bring a gift for ____ going-away party.
Tom
Tom's
Toms'
Toms


Which question asks for advice?
What would you like to know?
What should I do with my plastic bottles?
Where is the entrance to the building?


What does A/P stand for in an accounting system?
Accounts Performance
Accounting Principles
Accounts Payable
Actuarial Performance


You should _______ spell things correctly on your CV.
definitely
definately
defanately
defanetly


Which sentence best communicates a question about the project’s deadline?
Is the deadline for this project have a date?
When is the deadline for this project?
When date is the deadline for this project?
Where is the deadline for a project?


Fill in the blanks: Matt is the man with ____ I went golfing last week. He is usually better than me, but I am the man ____ won.
whom, who
whom, whom
who, whom
who, who


Which statement correctly contracts "it is?"
It's a beautiful day outside.
Its a beautiful day outside.
Its' a beautiful day outside.
None of these


You are sending a letter to James Channing of the ABC Company. What is the proper way to address the letter?
Dear James
Dear Mr. Channing,
Yo Jamie
Hi James
Hi Mr. Channing


In business, what does COO commonly stand for?
Chairman Of Operations
Completion Of Objectives
Commercially Opposed Organization
Capital Operation Official
Chief Operating Officer


I was pleased to receive your response to my proposal, but there are one or two points that need _______.
certification
clarification
notification
signification


Karen liked working at Acme Company ____.
allot
a lot
alot


Joe ____ in his report later today.
was sent
senting
sended
will send


Your performance in this interview will decide ________ you are hired or not.
whether
wether
weather


What is the most common meaning of the acronym FYI?
For Your Information
Feed Your Imagination
For Your Inspection
For You Indirectly
Fiscal Year Information


What is the correct abbreviation for "Avenue?"
Av.
Avue.
Ave.
A.
Avn.


Model C13 is ________ than Model F22.
cheaper
more cheaper
cheap
cheapest


The immigrant was busy _____ English so she ____ communicate better with the locals.
studing, should
studying, could
study, could
study, should


We have ____ of time to work on the Ramirez account, but the Foreman Paper is ____ next week.
alot, do
a lot, due
a lot, do
alot, due


Which signature is most formal?
Thanks,
Sincerely,
Best,
Best wishes,
Love,


Someone making a comment is doing what?
asking a question
giving a lecture
stating a fact
giving an opinion
making a subjection


Please remove _____ lunch from the company's refrigerator so we can clean it.
you're
your


If you have to write a letter for an employee or student that they will show to someone else, such as a potential employer or university, but you don't know the name of the final recipient, you should address the letter beginning with:
Hi,
To whom it may concern:
Dear,
Hullo,
Hello,


Which is correct?
receive
recieve
resieve
reseive


That company is _____ a new type of software.
develop
developing
develops
developed


What does the acronym FAQ typically stand for?
For Apprehensive Questioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiscal Accounts Quarter
Factual Analytic Quality


What does CFO stand for?
Chief Financial Officer
Chief For Oracle
Chief Financial Owner


“Let’s try and wrap up this project by EOD on Thursday” As used in this sentence, what does ‘wrap up’ mean?
Go over the project as a team
Finish the project
Re-visit the project to ensure there are no errors
Delete the project even if it is unfinished


You must _____ his proposal, _____ for that specific section.
accept, except
Except, except
accept, accept
except, accept


Everyone _____ James will be invited to attend tomorrow's briefing.
accept
except


"______ will attend the meeting."
Me and John
John and me
I and John
John and I


Which is the correct spelling?
Recommend
Reccommend
Reccomend
Recomend


What is the full name for the 'IT' Department in most businesses?
Internet Times
Integrated Terminal
Income Tax
Information Technology
International Trade


I saw him __ work.
at
is
on


Marie, my new assistant, should ___ forwarded the files to you.
done
of
now
not
have


"This is Ken, how can I help you?" is used when:
introducing yourself in person
answering the telephone
asking who is on the line
making a voicemail recording


What is the meaning of DOB, as in: What is your DOB?
Duration of business
Date of birth
Date on board
Day of birth


Which sentence is correctly worded?
We is not going to be in today.
We aren't going to be in today.
We ain't going to be in today.
We isn't going to be in today.


Fill in the blanks: If I am better ____ you, ____ you need to train harder.
then, than
then, then
than, then
than, than


This is ____ much work ____ finish in one day.
to; too
too; too
too; two
too; to
two; to


Susan said that the letter was longer ____ the previous one, and ____ she left.
then, than
then, then
than, then
than, than


What does the “ooo” abbreviation mean in business e-mail conversation?
Out of office
I’m only available in my office
Out, On a trip, Online available


In the business world, R&D stands for...
Retained & Disbursed
Research & Development
Record & Display
Risk & Dividend


Which of the following is most acceptable in a business text message?
FYI, I'll have it done by EOB
FYI ILL HV IT DN TDY
fyi, IL av it done 2day


Mary was __ upset when she received the notes from her annual employment review.
much
such
very


He ____ pizza yesterday.
eats
eat
ates
ate


The chef is not in the kitchen. He is in the dining area _____ the guests.
entertaining
entertained
entertain
is entertaining


Which of the following is correct?
Mr. Howard Johnson
Mr. Howard johnson
Mr Howard Johnson
mr. Howard Johnson


Which word best completes the sentence: "I have ________ my project to you via email."
Share
Submitted
Sending
Submit


May I have ____ report if _____ finished with it?
your, you're
you're, your


What does AKA / A.K.A / a.k.a / aka most commonly stand for?
As Kindly As
As Kinetic As
As Keen As
Also Known As
As Knowledgeable As


You got an invitation to meet your CHRO. The person you will see is:
Central Hour Recorder Officer
Chief Hour Recorder Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Contract Head Recruiting Organizer


Don't be afraid __ ask ___ many questions.
too, to
to, too
too, too
to, to


In Business, what does MBA stand for?
Major Baseball Assistance
Married But Available
Master of Business Administration
Mixed Biometrics Amphora
Main Business Administration


What are the differences ________ the English spoken in the UK and the English spoken in the US?
beside
between
among
amongs
with


I work every day _______ Sundays.
except
accept


Have you begun to ____ that report yet?
editor
edits
edited
edit
editing


If he is smarter ____ the other applicants, ____ please hire him.
then; then
than; then
than; than
then; than


Which word best completes this sentence: “I will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.”
beginning
commencement
starting
begin


What does COO stand for?
Colonel Oscar O'Malley
Chief Operating Officer
Cash On Origin


Can you meet me at the _____ and we will go over the blueprints for the new building?
cite
site
sight


I said ___ after being with them for ten minutes.
goodbye
goodby
goodbuy


If your boss tells you: " I need the documents ASAP" is he expecting the documents:
Monday
next week
as soon as proven
as soon as provided
as soon as possible


Fill in the blank: I'm going to call ____ secretary to set up an appointment.
ur
you are
your
you're


We are going to ____ the clients for lunch.
meet
mete
meat


Do you ______ what time it is?
no
now
knone
known
know


Which of the following is wrong?
She is
She isn't
He isn't
They are
He are


Which phrase refers to a future meeting?
As you know, the meeting we attended concerned ...
I look forward to seeing you in March.
I don't recall meeting her.
I'd like to apply for the position of clerk.
Thanks for meeting me.


Which word best completes the sentence: “I will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.”
Complete
Completing
Completely
Completed


She ___ busy now.
are
was
is
were
will be


I have ___ all that you have asked of me.
does
doing
done
don't
do


All of the girls went to the game _______ Susan. She could not ________ the invitation.
accept/accept
except/except
except/accept
accept/except


What is the correct spelling?
Beutiful
Beautiful
Beuatiful
Beautifal


To ___ it may concern:
you
who
whom


What does CEO stand for?
Chief Of Europe
Chief Europe Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Controler Europe Officer


What is the _______ like tomorrow? I heard it might rain.
wether
weather
whether


I ____ seen that report yet.
haven't
don't
not
won't