Business English Vocabulary: What’s the Difference Between ‘Pose,’ ‘Propose,’ ‘Dispose,’ ‘Impose,’ and ‘Expose’?
- Erin West
- Dec 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 4

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
ANSWER KEY
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3.
We don't want to _____ the company to unnecessary risks.
A) expose
B) propose
C) dispose
D) pose
ANSWER KEY
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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
ANSWER KEY
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