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The company's profits ______ increased significantly this quarter.
The company's profits ______ increased significantly this quarter.
have
Our team ______ working on a new project for a client.
Our team ______ working on a new project for a client.
is
The CEO ______ just announced a merger with another company.
The CEO ______ just announced a merger with another company.
has
The sales team ______ meeting with potential clients next week.
The sales team ______ meeting with potential clients next week.
Our office ______ located in the city centre.
Our office ______ located in the city centre.
The CEO ______ a new partnership with a global company.
The CEO ______ a new partnership with a global company.
Our sales team ______ with potential clients yesterday.
Our sales team ______ with potential clients yesterday.
The customer service team ______ the complaint professionally.
The customer service team ______ the complaint professionally.
The marketing department ______ a new advertising campaign last month.
The marketing department ______ a new advertising campaign last month.
Our team ______ the project ahead of schedule.
Our team ______ the project ahead of schedule.
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have
have
Used to indicate that the company's profits have significantly increased this quarter.
is
is
Indicates that our team is currently working on a new project for a client.
has
has
Denotes that the CEO has just announced a merger with another company.
is
is
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announced
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launched
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Study Notes
Business English and Grammar
Introducing Yourself and Your Company
- When talking about your company, use the correct verb forms (e.g., "has" or "have" for singular or plural subjects).
- Use modal verbs (e.g., "can", "could", "may", "might", "shall", "should", "will", "would") to express ability, permission, or obligation.
Meeting Vocabulary
- Learn basic vocabulary for meetings, such as "agenda", "minutes", "action items", and "follow-up".
Telephoning Vocabulary
- Familiarize yourself with common telephone phrases, such as "Can I speak to...", "I'll call you back", and "What's the purpose of your call?"
Arranging a Visit
- Learn to make arrangements for a visit, including scheduling and logistics.
Basic Email Writing
- Understand the basics of writing a business email, including subject lines, greetings, and formal language.
Logistics and Travel
- Learn to use the past simple tense to describe completed actions, such as "was", "were", "completed", "announced", and "launched".
Grammar and Verb Usage
- Use the correct verb forms for singular and plural subjects, such as "has" for singular and "have" for plural.
- Use the past simple tense to describe completed actions, such as "was", "were", "completed", "announced", and "launched".
- Use modal verbs to express ability, permission, or obligation, such as "can", "could", "may", "might", "shall", "should", "will", and "would".
Exercise 1: Underline the Correct Word
- Practice using the correct verb forms and modal verbs in sentences, such as "Are / Is / Do you Mr. Smith?" and "The company's profits (has / have) increased significantly this quarter."
Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences
- Complete sentences using the past simple tense, such as "Jane was (be) at the marketing meeting yesterday" and "The marketing department (launch) a new advertising campaign last month."
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