Phrasal Verbs: Work & Business— B2 Vocabulary Exercises
The world of work is full of phrasal verbs. Native speakers use them constantly in meetings, emails, and professional conversations — and knowing them is essential for sounding confident at B2 level and above.
This topic covers key expressions like take on (to accept new work or responsibility), carry out (to complete a task), step down (to resign from a position), and set up (to establish something).
- Use professional phrasal verbs correctly in workplace contexts
- Understand them in business emails, reports, and meetings
- Distinguish formal and informal business usage
Whether you are preparing for a job interview, writing a professional email, or studying for B2 First, these phrasal verbs are essential vocabulary.
Published April 10, 2026
Exercise 1 — Gap Fill Select
The new manager will several major projects this year.
After our initial meeting, I'll with some additional information.
The company has decided to of the joint venture due to financial concerns.
Our team needs to this task by the end of the week.
We need to a meeting to discuss the upcoming merger.
She will need to the customer's complaint as soon as possible.
He had to the report again to make sure all the points were clear.
The team is expected to a comprehensive analysis of the data.
The marketing department plans to a new advertising campaign next month.
It's essential to any potential issues with the supplier before proceeding.