1) Small businesses often face an uneven playing field when competing with large corporations that have more resources. a) A situation where competition is unfair. b) A situation where everyone has an equal chance 2) Our new marketing strategy is helping us gain ground on our competitors in the tech market. a) To make progress or get closer to a goal b) To lose a competitive advantage. 3) Let’s kick around a few ideas for the new project before we settle on a final plan a) To dismiss an idea immediately. b) To discuss an idea informally before deciding. 4) Can you give me a ball-park figure on how much this project will cost before we move forward?" a) An approximate or rough estimate. b) An exact amount or value. 5) They’ve accepted our proposal, so the ball’s in our court now to finalize the details a) It is now our turn to take action or make a decision. b) We are waiting for someone else to make a decision 6) We’re on track to meet our quarterly sales targets, thanks to the recent product launch a) To be progressing as planned. b) To be falling behind schedule 7) We got off track during the meeting when we started discussing issues unrelated to the main agenda. a) To stay focused on the current task. b) To lose focus or deviate from the main goal. 8) He was hired because he has a good track record of leading successful projects. a) A history of consistent success or performance b) A history of failed projects. 9) The stakes are high in this negotiation, as it could determine the future of our partnership a) The outcome does not matter much. b) The risk or reward is significant. 10) The new policy changes will be implemented across the board, affecting every department a) Applying to only a small group b) Applying to everyone or everything. 11) Investing in renewable energy might be expensive initially, but it will save costs in the long run a) Over a long period of time. b) In a short period of time 12) Securing that international contract is a long shot, but it could open doors to new markets a) A risky or unlikely chance of success. b) A guaranteed success. 13) The odds are in our favor this time, given how well the test market responded to the product a) There is no chance at all. b) The chances are likely.

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