Conditionals in Negotiation — The Art of the Deal: Import-Export Negotiation
Grammar: Conditionals in negotiation and hedged requests
Free ESL grammar exercise on conditionals in negotiation themed around the art of the deal: import-export negotiation. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising conditionals in negotiation and hedged requests. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
JYSK's procurement lead Mads Olsen did not reject the number. He simply said: "If you were able to offer a six-month exclusivity clause, we would be in a position to commit to 40,000 units." The supplier paused. Two hours later, the price dropped to €14.50.
Grammar
- Second conditional
- Use for hypothetical offers and polite distance. If you were able to extend the deadline, we would reconsider the order volume.
- Hedged request form
- Soften proposals without losing authority. We might find it difficult to accept those terms as they stand.
Sample items
- If the supplier ______ to reduce the minimum order, we would place the contract today.
- Should you ______ to proceed, we will issue a formal purchase order within 24 hours.
- We ______ find it difficult to accept a 60-day payment window at this stage.
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