Level: B1 | Topic: Business Meetings
| Word | Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| propose | verb | to formally suggest a plan or idea for consideration | She proposed moving the deadline to next month. |
| counter-proposal | noun | a different suggestion made in response to an original one | His counter-proposal was to reduce the budget instead. |
| objection | noun | a reason given against an idea or proposal | He raised an objection to the new working hours. |
| raise a point | phrase | to introduce a topic or concern for discussion | May I raise a point about the budget? |
| clarify | verb | to make something easier to understand by explaining it better | Can you clarify what you mean by that? |
| elaborate | verb | to give more detail or explanation about something | Could you elaborate on your second point? |
| challenge | verb | to question or disagree with an idea or statement | She challenged the assumption that costs would fall. |
| support | verb | to agree with and back up an idea or proposal | Several members supported the revised proposal. |
| oppose | verb | to be against an idea or proposal | He strongly opposed the restructuring plan. |
| consensus | noun | a general agreement reached by a group | The team reached a consensus on the launch date. |
Read each sentence. Is it true or false?
1. A counter-proposal is a different suggestion made in response to another.
2. To elaborate means to give less detail.
3. An objection is a reason given against an idea.
4. To reach a consensus means the group cannot agree.
5. To challenge means to question an idea.
6. To raise a point means to introduce a topic for discussion.
7. To oppose means to strongly agree with a proposal.
8. To clarify means to make something easier to understand.
1. She _____ the plan to cut the training budget.
2. Can you _____ on your third point? I need more details.
3. His _____ was to reduce costs over two years, not one.
4. After two hours of debate the team reached a _____ .
5. May I _____ a point about the project timeline?
6. She _____ the idea of reducing the team size.
7. He raised an _____ to the proposed new schedule.
8. Could you _____ what you mean by "restructuring"?
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1. She __ a new timeline for the product launch.
2. His __ was to extend the deadline by two weeks.
3. He raised an __ to the change in working hours.
4. Can you __ what you mean by "efficiency gains"?
5. Could you __ on that point? I want more detail.
6. She __ the assumption that sales would double.
7. After much debate, the group reached a __.
8. Several board members __ the merger plan.
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