Vocabulary Quiz: Administration and Finance

To get to the cafeteria, go ..................................................................... past reception and it’s on the left.

• left

• lobby

• straight

• right

• roll

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'straight' because the instruction indicates to go directly past reception without turning, leading to the cafeteria on the left.

There’s a ..................................................................... near the entrance where visitors can sit and wait.

• conduct

• roll

• spreadsheet

• straight

• lobby

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'lobby' because it refers to a waiting area near the entrance, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options do not describe a place where visitors can sit and wait.

Can you ..................................................................... some desk research about the largest markets for mobile phones?

• straight

• lobby

• conduct

• spreadsheet

• roll

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'conduct' because it is commonly used in the context of performing research or analysis, such as desk research on mobile phone markets. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

Could you please take the ..................................................................... at the sales meeting?

• minutes

• straight

• spreadsheet

• conduct

• lobby

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'minutes' because it fits the context of taking notes or recording what happens during a sales meeting, which is a common practice.

Do you have a ..................................................................... of sticky tape I can borrow, please?

• roll

• lobby

• straight

• conduct

• spreadsheet

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'roll' as it refers to a common form of sticky tape. The other options do not fit the context of borrowing sticky tape.

Use the ..................................................................... to make an electronic copy of the document on your computer.

• computer

• spreadsheet

• lobby

• scanner

• minutes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'scanner' because it is the device used to create an electronic copy of a physical document by converting it into a digital format on your computer.

It’s very easy to see our sales figures on this ..................................................................... .

• conduct

• spreadsheet

• subtotal

• scanner

• straight

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'spreadsheet' because it is a common tool used to display and analyze sales figures in a clear and organized manner, unlike the other options which do not fit the context.

The ..................................................................... before taking off the discount is £233.89.

• delivery

• subtotal

• straight

• spreadsheet

• payment

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'subtotal' because it refers to the total amount before any discounts are applied. In this context, it indicates the amount of £233.89 prior to taking off the discount.

There’s a s ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... o ...... ...... ...... ...... on office supplies this week – they’re 10% cheaper than usual.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'special offer' fits the context of a discount on office supplies, as it indicates a temporary price reduction. The clue '10% cheaper than usual' confirms this is a promotional deal.

We keep paper-based documents in a large f ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... c ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... in our office.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'f ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... c ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......' suggests a common term for storing documents. The correct answer is 'filling cabinet', which fits the context of keeping paper-based documents.