Level: B1 | Topic: Business Meetings
| Word | Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| identify | verb | to find or name a problem or issue clearly | We need to identify the root of the problem. |
| issue | noun | a topic or problem that needs to be discussed or solved | There is a major issue with the supply chain. |
| root cause | noun phrase | the main or original reason a problem exists | The root cause of the delay was a software failure. |
| solution | noun | a way to solve a problem | Has anyone got a solution for the budget shortfall? |
| evaluate | verb | to carefully consider the quality or value of options | We should evaluate all options before deciding. |
| implement | verb | to put a plan or solution into action | The team will implement the changes next week. |
| risk | noun | the possibility that something bad might happen | There is a risk that costs will rise. |
| impact | noun | the effect that something has on another thing | What is the impact on our delivery schedule? |
| recommend | verb | to suggest that something is the best option | I recommend the second approach. |
| feasibility | noun | how possible or practical something is to do | We need to assess the feasibility of this plan. |
Read each sentence. Is it true or false?
1. The root cause is the main reason a problem exists.
2. Feasibility refers to how expensive something is.
3. To implement means to put a plan into action.
4. An issue is a topic or problem that needs discussion.
5. To evaluate means to choose quickly without thinking.
6. Risk refers to the possibility of something bad happening.
7. Impact is the effect something has on something else.
8. To recommend means to suggest the best option.
1. We need to _____ the root cause before we suggest solutions.
2. The _____ of the delay was a failure in the system software.
3. Has anyone got a _____ for the staffing problem?
4. What is the _____ on our Q3 targets?
5. We should _____ all options carefully before we decide.
6. I _____ the second option. It carries the lowest risk.
7. The team will _____ the new process from Monday.
8. We need to check the _____ before committing to this plan.
Click a word then click its matching definition.
1. First, we need to __ the problem clearly.
2. The __ is that we do not have enough staff.
3. The __ of the delay was a software failure.
4. Has anyone got a __ for the budget shortfall?
5. We should __ all possible options carefully.
6. The team will __ the plan from next Monday.
7. There is a __ that the costs will increase.
8. I __ the third option for its low cost and speed.
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Click a word, then click the correct column.
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