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Business English Vocabulary: What’s the Difference Between ‘Pose,’ ‘Propose,’ ‘Dispose,’ ‘Impose,’ and ‘Expose’?

Updated: Jun 4

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What’s the Difference Between ‘Pose,’ ‘Propose,’ ‘Dispose,’ ‘Impose,’ and ‘Expose’? by REAL Business English

Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge!


This week, we’re focusing on five common Business English verbs: pose, dispose, propose, impose, and expose. These are words you’ll hear in everyday situations, so it’s important to know what they mean and how to use them. Let’s get started!


Today’s Business English Vocabulary Challenge:


Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.


1.


You should _____ of all these old papers before they pile up.


A) impose

B) propose

C) pose

D) dispose



ANSWER KEY


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2.


Let's not _____ too many rules. We need to stay flexible.


A) expose B) impose C) dispose D) pose




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3.


We don't want to _____ the company to unnecessary risks.


A) expose

B) propose

C) dispose

D) pose



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4.


This change might _____ a challenge for the sales team.


A) propose

B) pose

C) dispose

D) expose



ANSWER KEY


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5.


I'd like to _____ a new schedule for our weekly meetings.


A) pose

B) expose

C) dispose

D) propose



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