Test yourself!

See how well you know the words and phrases presented in this booklet by doing the exercises below. Cover the answers at the bottom of page 23.

1. Complete the sentences below with the correct noun. We give you the first two letters.

A. We should try a more novel ap to this old problem.

B. If we work more closely together, we can overcome any ob .

C. My best educated gu is that the problem started with the software update.

D. It’s a real nu when the computer crashes so often.

E. The real stumbling bl is the cost. It’s far too high.

2. Choose the correct options to complete the multiword verbs below.

A. I can’t figure out/off what caused the shutdown.

B. It would help if we had another day to think past/ through some other options.

C. They really messed up/out again. We shouldn’t use their services any more.

D. Did you come off with / up against any problems with the new design?

E. The agency came up with / off against the best solution. It’s the only way to go.

F. Before the discussion starts, let’s break it down / break down it into key issues.

3. What could you say in the following situations?

A. You want to ask an open question to find out if someone has any problems.

B. You want to ask why there is a problem at the moment.

C. At the first brainstorming meeting, you want to make sure that people will focus on original ideas.

D. You think the team is being too critical about some of the ideas.

E. You want to say that something will not be possible.

4. Replace each German word (in italics) in the sentences below with the correct English word.

A. Congratulations! This solution is

(raffiniert).

B. The offices that have

(konsequent) made use of the new software haven’t experienced any problems.

C. Check the

(Lösungen) to see if you’re correct.

D. Another expensive

(Fehler) like that and we can close the company.