Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one. Some sentences have two correct answers. Choose both.
1With respect, I ............... accept a blanket ban when no risk assessment has been provided.
Wrong!
"Cannot" formally rejects the proposed ban as unjustified in this context.
2Before we proceed, ............... we ask Legal to confirm whether this clause is enforceable?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Could" and "might" both make the request sound polite and tentative; "might" is especially formal.
3The policy says staff ............... disclose client data, yet it is silent on anonymised extracts.
Wrong!
"Must not" expresses a clear prohibition in policy language.
4Given the timeline, we ............... require an extension, unless the regulator agrees to expedited review.
Wrong!
"May" shows that an extension is possible rather than definitely required.
5I appreciate the guidance, but we ............... treat it as binding without a formal directive.
Wrong!
"Cannot" rejects treating the guidance as binding without proper authority.
6Under the procurement rules, bidders ............... contact panel members directly.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Must not" and "cannot" both state a formal rule that prohibits the action.
7If the chair insists we vote today, we ............... object on procedural grounds; anything else would be irresponsible.
Wrong!
"Should" recommends the proper response to the procedural problem.
8To be clear, ............... I suggest we revisit the decision once Finance has seen the figures?
Wrong!
"May" is a formal, deferential way to introduce a suggestion.
9You ............... submit the form in triplicate; a single copy is enough.
Wrong!
"Need not" means there is no obligation to submit the form in triplicate.
10In light of the new evidence, we ............... reopen the investigation; the law leaves us no discretion.
Wrong!
"Must" expresses an obligation that leaves no choice.
11If the contract is unsigned, we ............... proceed with the transfer.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"May not" and "cannot" both show that proceeding is not permitted or authorised.
12Unless the statute expressly requires it, we ............... notify every stakeholder individually.
Wrong!
"Need not" means there is no necessity to notify every stakeholder individually.
Exercise complete
0 out of 12
correct answers
Answers
- With respect, I cannot accept a blanket ban when no risk assessment has been provided.
- Before we proceed, might / could we ask Legal to confirm whether this clause is enforceable?
- The policy says staff must not disclose client data, yet it is silent on anonymised extracts.
- Given the timeline, we may require an extension, unless the regulator agrees to expedited review.
- I appreciate the guidance, but we cannot treat it as binding without a formal directive.
- Under the procurement rules, bidders cannot / must not contact panel members directly.
- If the chair insists we vote today, we should object on procedural grounds; anything else would be irresponsible.
- To be clear, may I suggest we revisit the decision once Finance has seen the figures?
- You need not submit the form in triplicate; a single copy is enough.
- In light of the new evidence, we must reopen the investigation; the law leaves us no discretion.
- If the contract is unsigned, we may not / cannot proceed with the transfer.
- Unless the statute expressly requires it, we need not notify every stakeholder individually.