Level: B1 | Topic: Business Meetings
| Word | Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| motion | noun | a formal proposal put forward for a vote | The chair put the motion to the committee. |
| second | verb | to formally support a motion so it can be discussed | The proposal was seconded by the treasurer. |
| table | verb | to formally put a topic on the agenda for discussion | They agreed to table the issue for next week. |
| minutes | noun | the official written record of a meeting | The secretary distributed the minutes after the meeting. |
| matter arising | phrase | a topic that comes from a previous meeting's minutes | Are there any matters arising from last month? |
| any other business | phrase | the final agenda item where additional topics can be raised | Under any other business, she raised the staff survey. |
| in attendance | phrase | used to list the people who are present at a meeting | The following people were in attendance. |
| carried | adjective | approved by a majority vote (used for motions) | The motion was carried by eight votes to two. |
| noted | adjective | officially recorded in the minutes | The concern was noted and will be reviewed. |
| adjourned | adjective | officially ended or paused until a later time | The meeting was adjourned at 6 pm. |
Read each sentence. Is it true or false?
1. Minutes are the official written record of a meeting.
2. "Carried" means a motion was rejected.
3. A motion is a formal proposal put forward for a vote.
4. "Noted" means something has been officially recorded.
5. "Any other business" is the first item on the agenda.
6. To second a motion means to formally support it.
7. "In attendance" lists people who were not at the meeting.
8. An adjourned meeting has been officially ended or paused.
1. The _____ was carried by nine votes to one.
2. The concern was _____ and added to the action list.
3. The proposal was _____ by the finance director.
4. Are there any _____ from last month's meeting?
5. Under _____, she raised the issue of the dress code.
6. The following people were _____ : Smith, Jones, and Lee.
7. The meeting was _____ until the following Tuesday.
8. Please _____ this item for the next board meeting.
Click a word then click its matching definition.
1. The chair put the __ to the committee.
2. The proposal was __ by the treasurer.
3. The __ from last week were approved.
4. The motion was __ by eight votes to two.
5. The concern was __ and will be reviewed later.
6. The meeting was __ at 5:30 pm.
7. Are there any __ from the previous minutes?
8. Under __, she raised the staff survey issue.
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