This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Analysis – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Analysis Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Anna:I'm afraid the radio was too loud.Bella: ..... A) Certainly, I'll turn it off. B) Sorry. Shall I turn it down?. C) I'll turn it over. Is it okay for you?. D) Don't worry. I'll turn it out. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sorry. Shall I turn it down?. 2. Choose the best way to complete the following expression. "Would you like a drink?" A) Sure, let's go get one. B) Sure, I could drink. C) Sure, I'm hungry. D) Sure, I'm not thirsty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sure, let's go get one. 3. What is conversation analysis? A) The study of historical conversations. B) The study of written communication. C) The study of organization and orderliness of social interaction. D) The study of body language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The study of organization and orderliness of social interaction. 4. When is our English class? A) It is not far from here. B) It is on the 4th floor. C) We have to practice more. D) In the afternoon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In the afternoon. 5. Answer:What are you wearing? A) I'm building a sandcastle. B) I'm watching tv. C) I'm wearing jeans and a jacket. D) I'm playing video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm wearing jeans and a jacket. 6. What is a common small talk topic to discuss with someone you just met? A) Personal finances. B) Religion. C) Weather. D) Politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Weather. 7. A:'' Domi, I need the previous purchase ..... "B: "I saved it at John01 public. Go ahead and take what you need." A) Document. B) Result. C) Evaluation. D) Product. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Document. 8. I need to ..... some new trainers. A) Afford. B) Save. C) Cost. D) Buy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Buy. 9. Which bird cannot fly? A) Sparrow. B) Penguin. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Penguin. 10. Which addition connectors does Sofia use in her argument for vegan food options? A) Furthermore, and. B) Moreover, also. C) And, in addition. D) Besides, too. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And, in addition. 11. Andi and Anto went to Bali 2 days ago ..... visited many good places. A) Them. B) They. C) Their. D) This. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They. 12. Someone shouts "Mind your steps !" He intends to tell you to ..... A) Be careful. B) Be worried. C) Be patient. D) Be active. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be careful. 13. What time do you get up? A) Cap. B) I do homework. C) I'm wearing jeans. D) At 7 in the morning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) At 7 in the morning. 14. With whom would you speak formally? A) Your teacher. B) Your classmates. C) Your parents. D) Your brother/sister. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your teacher. 15. The night is very cold. A) Wear your jacket. B) You must wear thin clothes. C) Don't forget to wear your jacket. D) Don't use your jacket. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wear your jacket. 16. Q:Hi, where is our school's canteen?A: ..... A) It is under the building. B) It is on the corner of classroom. C) I'm sorry. D) It's in front hospital. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is on the corner of classroom. 17. A: ..... B:Yes, I have plenty of work to do. A) Have you done the analysis?. B) Please make a summary for me!. C) Are you busy today?. D) Do you have a minute?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are you busy today?. 18. According to Sofia, why is it important to have vegan food options in school lunches? A) It is cheaper than other options. B) It helps students feel better and have more energy. C) It is more popular among students. D) It is easier to prepare. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps students feel better and have more energy. 19. Which answer is a polite hedge? A) "No way!". B) "I'm not really sure . C) "Impossible.". D) "You're wrong.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I'm not really sure . 20. Choose the white flower. A) Lily. B) Marigold. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lily. 21. What is the main purpose of a conversation? A) To argue with someone. B) To exchange information and ideas. C) To ignore the other person. D) To show off your knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To exchange information and ideas. 22. When meeting someone for the first time, what is a good question to ask to start a conversation? A) How much money do you make?. B) What do you do for a living?. C) Can I borrow your phone?. D) What is your favorite color?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What do you do for a living?. 23. Which sentence is correctly punctuated for a conversation? A) I can't believe it, she said. B) "I can't believe it, " she said. C) I can't believe it she said. D) "I can't believe it" she said. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I can't believe it, " she said. 24. Your friend has just passed the university entrance exam.You say: ..... A) Well done !. B) Good luck!. C) Cheers!. D) Bless you!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Well done !. 25. Inner Conversation is speaking out loud. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 26. What is your telephone number? A) I am 25 years old. B) It's 250 baht. C) 095-1234567. D) I am 165 centimetres tall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 095-1234567. 27. A: ..... B:Yes, I'd like to send this letter to my brother in Medan. A) May I help you?. B) What do you do?. C) How are you?. D) What happened?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May I help you?. 28. What does conversation analysis study? A) CA is often brought to bear on the analysis of how people use language in situations of everyday life. B) CA is an approach to the study of social interaction, including verbal and non-verbal behavior. C) It focuses on the recognizability of people as certain sorts of people. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CA is an approach to the study of social interaction, including verbal and non-verbal behavior. 29. Which student is violating the maxim of Quality? A) C who uses hedges. B) B who lies to avoid trouble. C) A who gives too much detail. D) D who interrupts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B who lies to avoid trouble. 30. What does she mean about rule number four? A) Don't interrupt with every idea and story thatcomes to mind. B) For more exciting conversation, share ideas and stories as they come to mind. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Don't interrupt with every idea and story thatcomes to mind. 31. Maudy is so smart ..... likes to read books. A) She. B) We. C) He. D) They. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She. 32. Which of the following is a suitable topic for a formal conversation? A) Weather. B) Personal finances. C) Favorite movies. D) Gossip. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Weather. 33. How would I say-My name is ..... A) Me llamo . B) El es . C) Ella es . D) Se llama . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Me llamo . 34. When speakers are flouting the maxims ..... A) They have an imperfect knowledge or performance of language. B) They seem unwilling to cooperate in the way the maxim requires. C) They appear not to follow the maxims but expect hearers to appreciate the meaning implied. D) They know that the hearer will not know the truth and will only understand the surface meaning of the words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They appear not to follow the maxims but expect hearers to appreciate the meaning implied. 35. Book seller: ..... John:Do you have any Harry Potter books? A) May I help you?. B) What do you want?. C) Do you want any books?. D) I don't have any books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May I help you?. 36. Different stress? A) Recognize. B) Challenge. C) Symbolize. D) Continue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Continue. 37. What's the opposite of 'Estoy mal'? A) Estoy bien. B) Estoy enfermo. C) Estoy enojado. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Estoy bien. 38. We have to avoid ambiguity or obscurity; we should be direct and straightforward A) Maxim of quantity. B) Maxim of relation. C) Maxim of manner. D) Maxim of quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maxim of manner. 39. A:What would you like to order?B: ..... A) No, I wouldn't. B) I would like steak, please. C) I would like you to go. D) Yes, please. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I would like steak, please. 40. Q: ..... A:Just go straight, the office is on the left. A) Where is the canteen?. B) Where is the library?. C) Where is the office?. D) Where is the toilet?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Where is the office?. 41. What is the main purpose of dialogue in a narrative? A) To describe the setting. B) To develop characters and advance the plot. C) To provide background information. D) To create suspense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To develop characters and advance the plot. 42. As I think about what I read I write down an A) Annotation (quick note). B) Draw a picture. C) A paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Annotation (quick note). 43. Which sentence is correctly structured for a conversation? A) Where are you going?. B) You are going where?. C) Going where you are?. D) Where you are going?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Where are you going?. 44. A correct question about weekend A) How was your weekend?. B) How your weekend?. C) What is your weekend. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How was your weekend?. 45. Do you like garlic? A) No, I don't. B) No, she doesn't. C) No, I do. D) No, she don't. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, I don't. 46. What is cohesion in discourse? A) The set of resources for constructing relations in discourse which transcend grammatical structure. B) The set of resources for constructing relations in grammar. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The set of resources for constructing relations in discourse which transcend grammatical structure. 47. When do we celebrate Christmas? A) 26 January. B) 25 December. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 25 December. 48. The following are elements of politeness principle, EXCEPT ..... A) Give options. B) Make your receiver feel good. C) Use direct speech acts. D) Don't impose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use direct speech acts. 49. Communicate with a positive tone of voice A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. Because Judith talked down on others, her peers viewed her as a rude and ..... woman. A) Condescending. B) Promotional. C) Vulnerable. D) Intentional. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Condescending. 51. Dog is a ..... animal. A) Domestic. B) Wild. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Domestic. 52. A: ..... B:I'm 14 years old. A) How tall are you?. B) How are you?. C) How old are you?. D) How weigh are you?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How old are you?. 53. How long has it been since Sally last saw Jorge? A) Fifteen years. B) Five years. C) Twenty years. D) Ten years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ten years. 54. Q:How often do you play football?{never-he}A: ..... A) She never plays tennis. B) She never goes cycling. C) He never goes to mall. D) He never play football. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He never play football. 55. Speakers can signal the completion point by the following ways EXCEPT? A) Leave an open pause at the end of a syntactic unit. B) An eye contact. C) "Fill" the pause with a hesitation marker such as er, em, uh, ah. D) A tag question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Fill" the pause with a hesitation marker such as er, em, uh, ah. 56. Possessing an attitude of superiority A) Vulnerable. B) Intent. C) Pontificate. D) Condescending. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Condescending. 57. Would you mind if I close the window? The wind is too strong. A) Go straight. B) No, I wouldn't mind. C) Yes, I will. D) Please don't hesitate to ask me. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, I wouldn't mind. 58. When I want to leave someone, I say ..... to him/her. A) Good afternoon. B) Good bye. C) Good morning. D) Good luck. E) Good day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Good bye. 59. The man acted very well. He is a good ..... A) Actor. B) Rider. C) Student. D) Singer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Actor. 60. Rewriting or restating another person's ideas or thoughts into your own words. A) Paraphrase. B) Condescend. C) Equate. D) Cue. 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