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Business English Vocabulary Quiz: give up, find it easy, or struggle
- Erin West
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 31
Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Quiz! Today, we’re focusing on how to talk about stress and workload using everyday business English.
Today's Challenge:
You’re managing several projects at once. Deadlines are approaching, and the pressure is building. You’re doing your best but it’s getting harder to keep up.
What would you say?
I sometimes _____ to keep up with all the work, especially when I run more than two projects at the same time. It’s very stressful.
A) give up B) find it easy C) struggle D) hard
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you get it right?
GIVE UP /ɡɪv ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
to stop trying
Don’t give up on your goals, even if they seem hard to achieve.
I wanted to learn a new skill, but I gave up because it was too hard.
STRUGGLE /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/
verb
to try very hard to do something difficult
Many people struggle with time management when their schedules are packed.
They struggled to find a compromise during the meeting.
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FIND IT EASY
phrase
to not face difficulty in doing something
He finds it easy to multitask because he’s well-organized.
Some people find it easy to work under pressure, while others do not.
HARD /hɑːrd/
adjective
requiring a lot of effort or difficult to do
That project was hard to finish, but we met the deadline.
It’s hard to focus when there are so many distractions around you.
That right! The correct answer is c.struggle.
Business English Vocabulary: Common Ways to Use "STRUGGLE TO + V1" in Everyday Situations
The phrase STRUGGLE TO + V1 can be used in many ways. Here are some common expressions:
STRUGGLE TO + V1
find it difficult to + V1
1.STRUGGLE TO REMEMBER
He always struggles to remember where he put his keys.
2.STRUGGLE TO BALANCE
She struggles to balance her responsibilities at work and home.
3.STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP
Many businesses struggle to keep up with rapid changes in technology.
4.STRUGGLE TO MEET DEADLINES
We’re struggling to meet deadlines due to the unexpected workload.
5.STRUGGLE TO FIND TIME
She struggles to find time to exercise.
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