Use of English - Multiple Choice

The Importance of Teamwork

Most organisations claim to value teamwork, but the reality is that collaboration rarely happens by accident. It has to be (0) DELIBERATELY designed, supported and reviewed. A team that performs well usually has a clear purpose and a shared understanding of who is (1) .......... for what. Without that, tasks get duplicated, deadlines slip and frustration builds. One of the quickest ways to improve cooperation is to agree on how decisions will be made. If every minor issue is (2) .......... to a vote, progress can grind to a halt; yet if one person always decides, others may disengage. Good teams also learn to raise concerns early rather than letting resentment (3) .......... under the surface. Communication matters, but so does the ability to disagree productively. When conflict is handled well, it can (4) .......... assumptions and lead to better solutions. The key is to focus on evidence, not personalities, and to avoid language that puts colleagues on the (5) .......... . Finally, trust is built through small, consistent actions: meeting commitments, sharing credit and asking for help when needed. Over time, these habits (6) .......... a culture where people feel safe to contribute. In that environment, even setbacks can be (7) .......... into learning opportunities, and the team is far more likely to (8) .......... its goals under pressure.