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!
Use a modal that challenges an obligation or prohibition in a formal, reasoned way.
2Before we proceed, ............... we ask Legal to confirm whether this clause is enforceable?
Wrong!
Use a polite, formal question form to propose an action without imposing it.
3The policy says staff ............... disclose client data, yet it is silent on anonymised extracts.
Wrong!
Use the modal that expresses prohibition in formal policy language.
4Given the timeline, we ............... require an extension, unless the regulator agrees to expedited review.
Wrong!
Use a modal that signals a possible necessity, not a fixed obligation.
5I appreciate the guidance, but we ............... treat it as binding without a formal directive.
Wrong!
Use a modal that rejects an imposed obligation as not justified.
6Under the procurement rules, bidders ............... contact panel members directly.
Wrong!
Use the standard modal for prohibition in regulations.
7If the chair insists we vote today, we ............... object on procedural grounds.
Wrong!
Use a modal that indicates a justified course of action in response to a procedural issue.
8To be clear, ............... I suggest we revisit the decision once Finance has seen the figures?
Wrong!
Use a formal, deferential way to make a suggestion without sounding forceful.
9You ............... submit the form in triplicate, as the portal accepts a single PDF.
Wrong!
Use a modal that removes an unnecessary obligation.
10In light of the new evidence, we ............... be compelled to reopen the investigation.
Wrong!
Use a modal that expresses strong logical necessity rather than a rule-based obligation.
11If the contract is unsigned, we ............... proceed with the transfer.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use modals that challenge permission by stating lack of authorisation or ability in a formal context.
12Unless the statute expressly requires it, we ............... notify every stakeholder individually.
Wrong!
Use a modal that denies necessity when no legal requirement exists.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- With respect, I cannot accept a blanket ban when no risk assessment has been provided.
- Before we proceed, 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 must not contact panel members directly.
- If the chair insists we vote today, we should object on procedural grounds.
- To be clear, may I suggest we revisit the decision once Finance has seen the figures?
- You need not submit the form in triplicate, as the portal accepts a single PDF.
- In light of the new evidence, we must be compelled to reopen the investigation.
- 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.
