Business English Essentials

1. Which sentence correctly expresses an internal obligation?

I must improve my presentation skills because I want to advance my career.

I have to improve my presentation skills because my boss told me to.

I have to improve my presentation skills because the company requires it.

I have to improve my presentation skills because it's mandatory.

2. The German word "Umsatz" translates to which English business term?

profit

revenue

budget

expenses

3. What is the correct past tense form of "must" in English?

musted

must have

had to

must (no change)

4. What are "Stichpunkte" called in English when preparing a presentation?

highlights

bullet points

key notes

main ideas

5. Complete the sentence: "The supplier _____ confirmation before shipping."

need

needs

needing

are needing

6. Which is the correct past tense form: "You _____ at the factory yesterday."

was

were

are

been

7. Which sentence expresses external pressure or obligation?

I must call the client because I promised to follow up.

I have to present in English because it's company policy.

I must finish this report because I set a personal deadline.

I must improve my skills because I want to succeed.

8. What is the English term for "Einkäufer"?

seller

purchaser

manager

supplier

9. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The manager decide the budget every year.

The manager decides the budget every year.

The manager deciding the budget every year.

The manager are deciding the budget every year.

10. "Aktionäre" in English refers to:

employees

clients

shareholders

suppliers

11. Complete correctly: "We _____ very satisfied with the sales figures last quarter."

was

were

are

is

12. What does "Lieferant" mean in English?

client

employee

supplier

purchaser

13. Which sentence correctly uses the past form of a modal verb?

I must presented to the shareholders yesterday.

I had to present to the shareholders yesterday.

I must to present to the shareholders yesterday.

I have to presented to the shareholders yesterday.

14. "Verkaufszahlen" translates to which English term?

sales targets

sales figures

sales team

sales strategy

15. Choose the correct form: "The company _____ whether to expand the factory."

decide

deciding

decides

are deciding