Exercise 8. Part III


What did they say?

Match the words in the minutes of the meeting on the left with the words that were actually said on the right. Write your answers in the box provided.
1. The meeting was called to order.

2. Mr Duncan raised a point of order

3. He seconded the motion.

4. This was opposed by Mr Duncan

5. He would take the matter under advisement

6. They did not have a quorum.

7. The meeting was adjourned until the following day.

8. Mr Chadwick would be present.

 

a. Okay, shall we leave it until tomorrow?

b. Bill should be around by then.

c. Yes, I also think that's a good idea.

d. There's not enough of us to do that.

e. Right, let's settle down and get started.

f. No, I really don't think that's a good idea.

g. Okay, I'll have to look at this carefully

h. Hold on, there's something we have to look at here.

 

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