Business Collocations Quiz

Business Collocations Quiz Espresso English

Collocations are words that go together “naturally”

A collocation is two or more words that go naturally together, for example:

  • Our company does business with several international clients.

We say “does business” and not “makes business” or “has business” because do + business is a collocation.

Test your knowledge of common collocations used in Business English with this quiz!

Business Collocations Quiz

Question 1
I'll be out of the office next week; I'm going to _________ a conference on climate change.
A
watch
B
presence
C
attend
Question 1 Explanation: 
"Attending" a conference means you will be present at the conference.
Question 2
We have a partnership with that company, and we often do __________ ventures.
A
together
B
joint
C
cooperate
Question 2 Explanation: 
A "joint venture" is a project where two groups or companies work together.
Question 3
Everyone agreed with the plan except for Samuel, who _______ a few strong objections.
A
put
B
said
C
raised
Question 3 Explanation: 
To "raise" an objection is to state your objection in the conversation, so that other people can hear it and consider it.
Question 4
I'd like to __________ your attention to the high number of sales in December due to our Christmas promotion.
A
give
B
draw
C
take
Question 4 Explanation: 
To "draw attention" is to invite people to pay attention to something. You can also use the collocation "call attention."
Question 5
I'd like to get the opinions of the staff on this situation. Let's _________ a meeting to discuss it.
A
do
B
make
C
hold
Question 5 Explanation: 
You can say "hold" a meeting or "have" a meeting.
Question 6
There was a breakdown in negotiations and we weren't able to _________ the deal.
A
nail
B
firm
C
close
Question 6 Explanation: 
To "close a deal" is to make an agreement final or effective.
Question 7
Our customer service department ____________ problems people encounter while using our products.
A
deals with
B
gets off
C
works away
Question 7 Explanation: 
To "deal with" a problem is to take action on the problem and try to resolve it.
Question 8
I __________ for a loan of $100,000 to start my own business.
A
applied
B
registered
C
tried out
Question 8 Explanation: 
To "apply for a loan" is to request to borrow money from the bank. The bank will evaluate the situation and decide whether or not to approve your application and lend you the money.
Question 9
That company no longer exists; it ____________ for bankruptcy last year.
A
filed
B
entered
C
asked
Question 9 Explanation: 
When a company "files for bankruptcy," it begins to have the official legal status of being bankrupt - that is, it does not have enough money to pay its obligations.
Question 10
The company had to ___________ dozens of staff members due to budget cuts.
A
close out
B
send away
C
lay off
Question 10 Explanation: 
If a company "lays off" workers, it means it eliminates those employees' jobs, so the people need to find new jobs at a different company.
Question 11
We're getting ready to __________ a new product that we believe will be very successful.
A
launch
B
break
C
take off
Question 11 Explanation: 
To "launch" a product is to make it available to the market for the first time.
Question 12
Our company designs sophisticated business clothing for women. Our __________ market is female executives aged 35-45.
A
commercial
B
target
C
preferred
Question 12 Explanation: 
A "target market" is the specific group of people to whom a business wants to sell its products or services.
There are 12 questions to complete.

 

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