Your taskFill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.clientbillboardsloganlogopackagingshowroomtrade showleadspitchdiscountedoffersalesretailerwholesaleroutlets0 / 15 answeredYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.1The account manager arranged a lunch meeting with her most valuable to discuss the contract renewal. (CLIENT)Correct answer: client▸ Why?"Client" is the noun for a person or organisation paying for professional services; contrast with "customer" (buyer of retail goods) — "client" is used in professional services (legal, financial, consulting) while "customer" is used in retail and general business.2The campaign included a large in the city centre featuring the new product alongside the brand slogan. (BILLBOARD)Correct answer: billboard▸ Why?"Billboard" is the compound noun for a large outdoor advertising structure; it combines "bill" (a poster) + "board" (a flat surface); "hoarding" is the British English equivalent; "signboard" is a smaller version — "billboard" specifically means large-format outdoor advertising.3The agency created a memorable that encapsulated the brand's promise in just five words. (SLOGAN)Correct answer: slogan▸ Why?"Slogan" is the noun for a short, memorable phrase used in advertising; "tagline" is a close synonym; "motto" refers to a guiding principle rather than a marketing phrase; "slogan" derives from Gaelic "sluagh-ghairm" (battle cry) — now firmly a TOEIC marketing term.4The brand redesigned its for the first time in twenty years, replacing the old typeface with a modern icon. (LOGO)Correct answer: logo▸ Why?"Logo" is the noun for a graphic symbol representing a company or brand; it is short for "logotype" (from Greek "logos" + "typos"); "trademark" is a legally protected symbol; "emblem" is a similar concept — TOEIC uses "logo" as the standard marketing term.5The product's new eco-friendly uses 40% less plastic and carries the environmental certification logo. (PACKAGE)Correct answer: packaging▸ Why?"Package" + -ing → "packaging" — the noun for the materials used to contain and present a product; "package" is a single item; "packaging" refers to the materials and design concept in general; "packing" refers to the act of putting things into containers.6The new car on the high street attracted hundreds of visitors on its opening weekend. (SHOWROOM)Correct answer: showroom▸ Why?"Showroom" is the compound noun for a room where goods such as cars or furniture are displayed for sale; it combines "show" + "room"; "exhibition space" is a more general term; "showroom" specifically implies a permanent retail or sales display space.7The company exhibited its new product range at the annual industry , attracting buyers from thirty countries. (TRADE SHOW)Correct answer: trade show▸ Why?"Trade show" is the compound noun for an exhibition where companies in the same industry display their products; "trade fair" and "expo" are synonyms; "trade show" is the most common TOEIC term for industry exhibitions.8The marketing campaign generated over 500 qualified for the sales team to follow up during the next quarter. (LEAD)Correct answer: leads▸ Why?"Lead" in a sales/marketing context is a noun meaning a potential customer who has shown interest; since "lead" is also a verb, learners must identify the noun use after "500 qualified ___"; "leads" (plural) is also acceptable here.9The agency prepared a compelling and presented it to three senior board members on Friday afternoon. (PITCH)Correct answer: pitch▸ Why?"Pitch" in a business context is the noun for a persuasive presentation made to win a client or contract; since "pitch" is also a verb, learners must identify the noun position after "a compelling ___"; "pitches" (plural) when referring to multiple presentations.10The store offered heavily prices on all electronics during the three-day promotional event. (DISCOUNT)Correct answer: discounted▸ Why?"Discount" + -ed → "discounted" — the adjective meaning reduced in price; "discount" alone is a noun (the reduction) or verb (to reduce in price); "heavily ___ prices" requires an adjective modifier — "discounted" is the only standard form that fits.11The limited-time of 20% off all orders over $100 was valid for the weekend only. (OFFER)Correct answer: offer▸ Why?"Offer" functions here as a noun meaning a promotional price reduction available for a limited period; since "offer" is both a verb and a noun, learners must identify the noun position after "The limited-time ___"; "offering" (gerund) would require a different structure.12The company reported a 15% increase in total revenue compared with the same period last year. (SELL)Correct answer: sales▸ Why?"Sell" → "sale" — an irregular noun form; "sales" (plural) is also correct and more common in the business compound "sales revenue"; learners sometimes write "sell revenue" (verb used as noun) — only "sale" or "sales" is the correct noun form.13The brand partnered with a leading online to expand its distribution and reach a wider audience. (RETAIL)Correct answer: retailer▸ Why?Add -er to "retail" to form "retailer" — the agent noun for a business selling goods directly to consumers; "retail" as a noun refers to the sector; "retailing" is the gerund for the activity — "a leading online ___" pointing to a company requires the agent noun.14The company buys directly from the to keep costs low and pass the savings on to end consumers. (WHOLESALE)Correct answer: wholesaler▸ Why?Add -er to "wholesale" to form "wholesaler" — the agent noun for a business selling goods in large quantities to retailers; contrast with "retailer" (sells to end consumers) — "the ___" pointing to a business selling in bulk requires the agent noun "wholesaler."15The brand operates 200 retail across twelve countries, including flagship stores in five major capitals. (OUTLET)Correct answer: outlets▸ Why?"Outlet" in retail is the noun for a physical store or sales point; "outlets" (plural) when referring to multiple locations — "200 retail ___" requires the plural; "outpost" means a remote location; "outlet" also refers to a factory outlet selling discounted branded goods.Check AnswersPlease answer at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? Let us know.