business english words that can and cannot be shortened

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Business English Words and Expressions that can and cannot be shortened in English

Part A

Without looking at Part B, can you think of any other way of saying the things below in English, for

example shorter and/ or more informal words and expressions?

A part-time job

A memorandum

An overhead projector

an

office

building

inflation

correspondence

cash register

a dollar

information

direct mail

TV

advertisements

Labour strike

Written by Alex Case for UsingEnglish.com © 2008

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Part B

Match these words and expressions with the ones above

price rises

ads

an OHP

a McJob

junk mail

an office block

strike

the till

an office block

mail

info

a memo

Business English Words and Expressions that can and cannot be shortened in English

Part C

None of these words can be shortened in English please write them out in full

The woman accused her boss of sexu___ hara___________

I bought a seco_____ han____ car from a local car dealer

Infla_____ has reached a record high of 23%

Please evacuate the buil_____ at once

I had to find a part ______ ______ to pay for my studies

Unless they specifically ask for a handwritten one, it is better to send a type____ letter with your CV.

He’s a white collar _________

Multi task________ saves time but increases confusion!

Mass pro______________ goods are good for the consumer and bad for the worker who makes them.

Luckily, every worker is also a consumer.

Written by Alex Case for UsingEnglish.com © 2008


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