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What does it mean to 'fill out' a form?
What does it mean to 'fill out' a form?
- To submit the form
- To revise the form
- To sign the form
- To complete the form (correct)
What does 'run out of' imply in an office context?
What does 'run out of' imply in an office context?
- To transfer something
- To use something completely (correct)
- To search for something
- To organize supplies
When someone says they need to 'note down' information, what are they doing?
When someone says they need to 'note down' information, what are they doing?
- Ignoring the information
- Verbalizing the information
- Writing down the information (correct)
- Reading the information
What is meant by the phrase 'back up your files'?
What is meant by the phrase 'back up your files'?
What does it mean if something 'comes up' at work?
What does it mean if something 'comes up' at work?
To 'keep up with' something indicates what action?
To 'keep up with' something indicates what action?
What does it mean to 'set up' an event?
What does it mean to 'set up' an event?
If someone is said to be 'going through' a difficult time, what does this suggest?
If someone is said to be 'going through' a difficult time, what does this suggest?
What does 'find out' mean in a business context?
What does 'find out' mean in a business context?
If a meeting is 'called off', what has happened?
If a meeting is 'called off', what has happened?
What is implied when someone states they need to 'order more pens'?
What is implied when someone states they need to 'order more pens'?
When an employee informs you that something 'urgent has come up', what does it mean?
When an employee informs you that something 'urgent has come up', what does it mean?
To 'note down the main points' suggests what action?
To 'note down the main points' suggests what action?
If a file is 'backed up', what should you expect?
If a file is 'backed up', what should you expect?
Flashcards
Fill Out
Fill Out
To complete a form or document.
Run Out Of
Run Out Of
To use up all of a supply or resource.
Note Down
Note Down
To write down something important.
Back Up
Back Up
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Come Up
Come Up
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Keep Up With
Keep Up With
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Set Up
Set Up
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Go Through
Go Through
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Find Out
Find Out
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Call Off
Call Off
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What are phrasal verbs?
What are phrasal verbs?
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How are phrasal verbs different?
How are phrasal verbs different?
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When are phrasal verbs used?
When are phrasal verbs used?
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What is tricky about phrasal verbs?
What is tricky about phrasal verbs?
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How can you learn phrasal verbs?
How can you learn phrasal verbs?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs for the Office
- Fill out: To complete (a form)
- Example: "Did she fill out the registration form?"
- Run out of: To use all of something; to have none left
- Example: "The printer ran out of ink."
- Note down: To write down
- Example: "Did you note down the main points from the meeting?"
- Back up: To make a copy of (files, data)
- Example: "Backup your files regularly."
- Come up: To happen; to arise
- Example: "An urgent situation has come up."
- Keep up with: To follow; to maintain the pace of
- Example: "Have you been keeping up with the latest news?"
- Set up: To organize; to start
- Example: "Could you help me set up the new printer?"
- Go through: To experience (something difficult)
- Example: "He's going through a difficult time."
- Find out: To discover; to obtain information
- Example: "How did you find out about our company?"
- Call off: To cancel
- Example: "Can we call off the conference call?"
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Test your knowledge of essential phrasal verbs commonly used in the office environment. This quiz covers phrases that are important for effective communication and task management. See how well you understand their meanings and usage in practical contexts.
