Chairing meetings
*For questions (without mark), choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. For questions A−E, complete the sentences by changing the word in capitals to a suitable form to fill the gap.* Example: We need to encourage collaboration rather than cut-throat *competition* . COMPETE
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I was impressed by the efforts they made to make sure the whole programme ran ___. A smoothly B softly C evenly D flatly
A
I would offer to help you, but I'm afraid I'm rather ___ up at the moment. A tied B strapped C fixed D chained
A
If we finish all these reports, we might be able to ___ off early. A knock B tap C hit D rap
A
Please make sure everyone in the meeting has a fair ___. A say B word C tell D speak
A
He left the ___ race of business and industry to do voluntary work in Africa. A horse B rat C dog D mouse
B
In a ___ , this has to be the worst case of false accounting I've ever seen. A eggshell B nutshell C seashell D bombshell
B
In the end, the success of the business all ___ down to supply and demand. A reduces B boils C cooks D evaporates
B
___ to our conversation yesterday, I am forwarding the information you require. A Regarding B Further C Reference D Added
B
Clear graphs and visuals on the slides will help you get your point ___. A through B away C across D around
C
I'll just summarise our current position, so that everyone has a clear ___ of the situation. A oversight B insight C overview D preview
C
I'm afraid you can't ___ in and interrupt the meeting now. A cadge B trudge C barge D dodge
C
Please could we keep to the issue in hand and not ___ off the point? A stroll B turn C wander D hike
C
We always aim to follow best practice and do things by the ___. A paper B letter C book D series
C
You don't really need to understand all the ___ of the various investment portfolios. A ups and downs B tos and fros C ins and outs D offs and ons
C
Can we just modify the old company brochure or do we have to start again from ___? A scrape B grate C graze D scratch
D
This latest proposal will create more ___ tape, which will harm the growth of small businesses. A blue B black C white D red
D
*B* As chief executive, you have to be _______ for all your decisions. ACCOUNT
accountable
*D* How exactly the redundancy programme should work is a _______ issue. CONTEND
contentious
*C* Stephen is a very dedicated member of staff and his contribution to the project was absolutely _______. VALUE
invaluable
*E* The chair needs to control the meeting and make sure that no one dominates the _______. PROCEED
proceedings
*A* Thank you for coming and for all your ideas. I think this has been a highly _______ meeting. PRODUCE
productive