Dealing with Office Politics – answers and ex 2
Dealing with Office Politics – answers and ex. 2
Check your answers for the vocabulary exercise then try the quiz below on the reading passage
to keep your head down – 4
to bury your head in the sand – 8
to hold true – 1 (holds true)
to rear their ugly head – 6 (rear their ugly head)
to undermine – 2
to counteract – 10 (counteract)
a façade – 9
to blow your own trumpet – 3 (blowing your own trumpet)
to curry favour – 6
to become embroiled – 7
Choose three words from the passage to complete the sentences.
1. [Text]
Co-workers who have been in the organisation some time will know how to ……………….
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. handle difficult situations. (correct)
2. [Text]
It is not always helpful to adopt a ……………….
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. very rigid attitude. (correct)
3. [Text]
You can deal with office politics by ……………………… with more experienced colleagues.
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. forming an allegiance (correct)
4. [Text]
People working together often have different ……………………
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. sets of values. (correct)
5. [Text]
It is important to make sure your work is …………………… by those who matter.
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. recognised and noticed (correct)
6. [Text]
It is always easier to deal with office politics politely and from a
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. position of strength. (correct)
7. [Text]
Whenever you can, try to turn problems ……………..
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. in your favour. (correct)
8. [Text]
There is bound to be a ………. whenever people live or work together.
Answers for Quiz [8].
- 1. clash of personalities (correct)
9. [Text]
Try not to ……….. other people’s arguments.
Answers for Quiz [9].
- 1. get drawn into (correct)
10. [Text]
Knowing the inner workings of a group is better than being ……………….
Answers for Quiz [10].
- 1. outside looking in. (correct)