Question 1

Which is NOT a way to open a meeting?

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I appreciate your point, but I tend to disagree.

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Welcome! I would like to thank each of you for attending today.

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It looks like everyone is here. Let's begin.

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Let's get started.

Question 2

Which is NOT a way to welcome participants to a meeting?

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Thank you for your opinion on this issue.

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Thanks for attending this discussion today.

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I'm glad you are all here today.

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Thank you for coming today.

Question 3

Which is NOT a way to introduce the agenda?

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We have several agendas to discuss today, X, Y and Z.

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Our agenda is quite full today. We need to solve three problems.

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We have X, Y, and Z we need to discuss today.

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Today, we need to discuss several issues including X, Y, and Z.

Question 4

Which is NOT a way to introduce a speaker?

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Mr. Jones will now talk the problem of employee parking.

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I'd like to ask Mr. Jones to give his opinion on employee parking.

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Mr. Jone would like to say something about employee parking.

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Mr. Jones. Would you give us your position on employee parking?

Question 5

Which is NOT a way to prevent an interruption?

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Mr. Jones, can you explain why you disagree with Ms. Smith?

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Excuse me Mr. Jones. Ms. Smith has not yet finished.

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Sorry, Tom. Let's allow Ms. Smith to finish.

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Mr. Jones, please let Ms. Smith continue.

Question 6

Which is NOT a way to thank someone for their contribution to the discussion?

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Mr. Jones. Could you please explain the reasons behind your opinion?

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Thanks so much for providing your opinion on this issue.

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Thanks for that insightful comment, Mr. Jones.

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We appreciate that perspective, Ms. Smith.

Question 7

Which is NOT a way to keep the discussion relevant?

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Let's approach this issue less emotionally.

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I'm not sure that is important to the discussion. Let's try to focus on the point introduced.

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I'd like us to return to the main issue.

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Let's try to stick to the agenda.

Question 8

Which is NOT a way to summarize recent comments?

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I'd like to conclude since we are running out of time. Let's meet again next Friday.

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To wrap up this particular point on the agenda, we all agree we should X. Right?

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To summarize to this point, we agree that X, Y and Z, correct?

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I'd like to recap what has been suggested so far. Our options are X, Y and Z, right?

Question 9

Which is NOT a way to ask if anyone has something to add?

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I feel your position is weak on a few points.

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Are there any last-minute comments before we conclude today's meeting?

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Does anyone have anything to add?

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Have we overlooked anyone's opinion?

Question 10

Which is NOT a way to suggest moving on to the next topic?

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We need to formulate a plan to solve this problem.

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I think we have settled the issue of X. Let's now address Y.

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Let's now move on to the issue of X.

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If there are no other opinions on X, let's now discuss Y.

Question 11

Which is NOT a way to close a meeting?

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We don't have many more times, so let's end here.

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Our time is up. I hope to see all of you at our next meeting.

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It looks like we've run out of time. I'll see you all next week, same place, same time.

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It is now 4 pm, so let's adjourn.

Question 12

Which is NOT a way to confirm the actions meeting members will take?

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Tom was researching the market so Tim was budget planning.

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Tom will be doing the research. Tim will come up with a budget plan.

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We've decided that Tom wil do the market research and Tim will take care of the budget.

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So, Tom will research the market while Tim will plan the budget.

Question 13

Which is NOT a way to express agreement?

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I'm doing agreement.

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I'm with you on that.

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Agreed.

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I'm in agreement.

Question 14

Which is NOT a way to introduce a break in the meeting?

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We are breaking up. Please return to here in 10 minutes.

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Let's take a 10-minute break.

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Please take 10 minutes to stretch your legs.

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Let's adjourn and meet back here in ten minutes.

Question 15

Which is NOT a way to cool down a heated discussion?

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We should move on to the next topic.

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Let's approach this issue less emotionally.

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Perhaps we can come to an understanding in a less contentious way.

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I'd like to encourage everyone to speak more politely.

Question 16

Which is NOT a way to express partial agreement?

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We are not agreeing on everything for example X.

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I tend to agree. However, I'm not sure about X.

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I see your point, but what about X?

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I agree with everything you said except X.

Question 17

Which is NOT a way to disagree?

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I have no agreement for you.

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I can't agree with you on that.

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I'm afraid I disagree.

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I'm sorry, but I have to disagree.

Question 18

Which is NOT a way to make a suggestion?

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I recommend us to X.

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May I suggest that we X?

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Could I recommend trying to X?

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I'd like to suggest we X.

Question 19

Which is NOT a way to give a personal opinion?

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I have opinion that we should to X.

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It seems to me that we could X.

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In my opinion, we should X.

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From my perspective, doing X would be wise.

Question 20

Which is NOT a way to indicate the length of the meeting?

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We will discuss before 5 pm.

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Our meeting will go until 5 pm.

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We will discuss the points on the agenda until 5 pm.

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We will finish today by 5 pm.

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