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Business English Vocabulary Quiz: Asking for Assistance
- Erin West
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Quiz! Today, we're learning a few common Business English phrases.
Today's Challenge:
You're working at your desk when your supervisor approaches you with an urgent request. She needs your help with something important, so she’s checking if someone else can cover your current work while you focus on the urgent matter. Here’s what she says:
Can Rick step _____ for you? Something just came up, and it's _____ priority.
A) in; high
B) on; urgent
C) up; short
D) off; top
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you get it right?
TOP PRIORITY
phrase
the most important task, above everything else
Safety is our top priority.
HIGH PRIORITY
phrase
something very important that needs attention soon, but other important tasks may also exist
We need to fix this issue quickly—it’s a high priority.
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STEP IN
phrasal verb
to get involved in a situation to help or take control
When our team leader was on vacation, I stepped in to help.
The teacher stepped in when the students started arguing.
When the manager was sick, Maria stepped in to lead the meeting.
STEP ON
phrasal verb
to put your foot on something; to disrespect or mistreat someone
Don’t step on the grass, it’s just been planted.
Be careful not to step on the wet floor—it’s slippery.
He always steps on others to get ahead in his career.
Good leaders lift people up, not step on them.
STEP UP
phrasal verb
to take responsibility
We need someone to step up and organize the event.
It’s time for you to step up and take the lead on this project.
When the company needed help, she stepped up and worked extra hours.
STEP OFF
phrasal verb
to move down from something or away from a place
She stepped off the bus and walked toward the office.
After years in politics, he decided to step off the public stage.
The coach told the player to step off the field after the injury.
That's right! The correct answer is A) in; high.
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