This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. To admire and respect someone: A) Quest. B) Desire. C) Look up to. D) Journey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Look up to. 2. What is the most important aspect of active listening in a conversation? A) Interrupting when you disagree. B) Preparing your response while the other person speaks. C) Making eye contact and nodding. D) Thinking about something else. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Making eye contact and nodding. 3. Going to the park is ..... A) Boring. B) Enjoyable. C) Tiring. D) Annoying. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enjoyable. 4. What are some ways to express gratitude after a meal? A) Ignore the host completely. B) Leave without saying anything. C) Criticize the meal publicly. D) Thank the host verbally, write a thank-you note, compliment the food, or offer to help with cleanup. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thank the host verbally, write a thank-you note, compliment the food, or offer to help with cleanup. 5. How can you ask for more about a topic? A) Hello, nice to meet you. B) Can you tell me a joke?. C) How do I get there? Can you explain?. D) This is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How do I get there? Can you explain?. 6. How can expressing empathy improve a conversation? A) Expressing empathy can improve a conversation by showing understanding and validation to the other person's feelings and experiences. B) Expressing empathy can make the conversation more boring and uninteresting. C) Expressing empathy can make the other person feel misunderstood and frustrated. D) Expressing empathy is not necessary in a conversation and can be seen as a sign of weakness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expressing empathy can improve a conversation by showing understanding and validation to the other person's feelings and experiences. 7. Mampu memberikan tanggapan terhadap komunikan, merupakan bagian dari proses komunikasi yang disebut ..... A) Attending. B) Responding. C) Listening. D) Observing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responding. 8. How can you show you are interested in what someone is saying? A) Look away. B) Eye contact. C) Interrupt them. D) Sing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eye contact. 9. What is a polite way to greet someone in the morning? A) Hello there!. B) Good morning!. C) How's it going?. D) What's up?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Good morning!. 10. "gh" sounds like an "f" at ..... A) The beginning of the word. B) At the middle of the word. C) At the end of the word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the end of the word. 11. Bagaimana cara meminta panggilan balik jika orang tersebut tidak ada? A) Kirim email tanpa meminta panggilan balik. B) Tinggalkan pesan yang menuntut panggilan balik segera. C) Gantung telepon dan coba panggil lagi nanti. D) Tinggalkan pesan sopan dengan detail kontak Anda dan minta panggilan balik. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tinggalkan pesan sopan dengan detail kontak Anda dan minta panggilan balik. 12. Which step directly tells the other person the conversation must end now? A) Pack up your stuff. B) Tell them what you're doing next. C) Use polite words. D) Tell them you have to go. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tell them you have to go. 13. What should you do if someone feels flawed and thinks everyone else is perfect? A) Criticize their thoughts. B) Ignore their feelings. C) Tell them to get over it. D) Let them know that you are not perfect too. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Let them know that you are not perfect too. 14. Which part of Friend 1's dialogue shows an expression of opening a conversation? A) Alright, Ms. B) Are there any specific guidelines we should follow?. C) Good morning, Ms. Riza. D) Excuse me, I want to talk about AI. E) I'll wait. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Good morning, Ms. Riza. 15. John:Good morning! We always take ..... same bus but we've never spoken before. A) A. B) Some. C) Out. D) The. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The. 16. How would you express that you prefer a blue shirt over a red one? A) I prefer the blue shirt over the red one. B) The blue shirt is not my favorite. C) I would choose a green shirt instead. D) I like the red shirt more than the blue one. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I prefer the blue shirt over the red one. 17. What is the correct past tense question? A) "Does you go to school?". B) "Did you go to school?". C) "Do you went to school?". D) "Did you goes to school?". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Did you go to school?". 18. Which part of Kayla's dialogue shows an expression of asking an opinion? A) Well, I believe it's quite tough with all the fake stories out there. B) I completely agree. C) That helps me a lot. D) I should start doing that more myself. E) So, how do you usually check if something is really true?. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So, how do you usually check if something is really true?. 19. What topics are appropriate for conversation during a meal? A) Political debates. B) Food preferences, travel experiences, hobbies, current events, and shared interests. C) Personal finances. D) Controversial opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food preferences, travel experiences, hobbies, current events, and shared interests. 20. Which word is a proper noun? A) School. B) London. C) City. D) Teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) London. 21. The "N" and the "b" are muted when they come after an m at the end of the word. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. If a guest is unhappy with their room, what steps would you take to resolve the issue? A) Tell the guest that nothing can be done about it. B) Suggest that they should have booked a different hotel. C) Ignore the guest and continue with other tasks. D) Listen to the guest, apologize, offer a room change or alternative solutions, and ensure their satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Listen to the guest, apologize, offer a room change or alternative solutions, and ensure their satisfaction. 23. When talking with Sally, I noticed that she was wearing the same outfit as yesterday and she didn't take a shower. I can infer that ..... A) Sally most likely overslept and was not able to put herself together like normal. B) Sally is starting a new fashion trend which involves not looking nice. C) Sally is extremely violent and we better not infer about her outfit or else. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sally most likely overslept and was not able to put herself together like normal. 24. Which word describes the people who sell items in markets? A) Stalls. B) Vendors. C) Attractions. D) Condiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vendors. 25. What does "common" mean? A) General or expected standards. B) Use something along with others. C) Exciting experience. D) Unusual/distinct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unusual/distinct. 26. Which of the following is a good practice in a conversation? A) Dominating the conversation. B) Asking open-ended questions. C) Ignoring the other person's opinion. D) Avoiding eye contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Asking open-ended questions. 27. What should you do if the person you're trying to talk to doesn't seem interested? A) Move on. B) Ignore them. C) Keep talking. D) Talk louder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Move on. 28. What is a polite way to ask for help in finding a product? A) Can you find this product for me?. B) I need this product, hurry up!. C) Why can't you help me find this product?. D) Could you please help me find this product? Thank you!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Could you please help me find this product? Thank you!. 29. How are you today? A) Don't ask. B) I am doing well, thank you!. C) I am not so good, thanks. D) Bad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am doing well, thank you!. 30. Which question is correctly formed in the present-perfect tense? A) Have you see that movie?. B) Did he has his dinner?. C) Do they gone to the park?. D) Has she visited the new museum?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Has she visited the new museum?. 31. What does "for ages" mean? A) A long time. B) Never. C) A few minutes. D) A short time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A long time. 32. What phrase is a polite closing in customer service? A) I'm done here. B) Don't come back. C) You can leave now. D) Enjoy your day!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Enjoy your day!. 33. How can you express understanding if someone cannot take your call right now? A) It's rude to not answer; I expect a response immediately. B) I understand you're busy; feel free to call me back when you can. C) I don't care if you're busy; just answer me now. D) You should always be available for calls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I understand you're busy; feel free to call me back when you can. 34. I hate ..... in traffic. A) Sitting. B) Sit. C) Sat. D) Sits. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sitting. 35. What should you do if you need more time to think in a group conversation? A) Leave the conversation. B) Stay silent. C) Change the topic. D) Direct the question towards someone else. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Direct the question towards someone else. 36. What is the main theme of the conversation in the dialogue? A) Work projects. B) Travel plans. C) Busy schedules and lack of time for friends. D) Cooking recipes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cooking recipes. 37. Why does the attendant misunderstand the street name? A) Faisal distracted him. B) The map was outdated. C) There is no street with that name. D) Fahd pronounced it wrongly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There is no street with that name. 38. Which word has the primary stress on the FIRST syllable? A) Market. B) Balance. C) Presentation. D) Negotiate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Market. 39. What is a good way to acknowledge the topic and transition away from it? A) Let's stop talking about this. B) I don't care about this topic. C) This is boring, let's move on. D) Yeah, anyway, have you ?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yeah, anyway, have you ?. 40. How can you make a conversation more interesting? A) Ask open-ended questions and share personal stories. B) Only talk about yourself. C) Stick to small talk topics. D) Avoid asking questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask open-ended questions and share personal stories. 41. How do you ask for the time? A) Excuse me, what time is it?. B) Is it 3 pm now?. C) What time is it now?. D) Is it morning or evening?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excuse me, what time is it?. 42. What is a good way to show empathy in a conversation? A) Agree with everything the other person says. B) Laugh at the person's problems. C) Acknowledge their feelings and respond thoughtfully. D) Dismiss their concerns quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Acknowledge their feelings and respond thoughtfully. 43. How do you say hello to someone? A) Hey. B) Salutations. C) Hello. D) Greetings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hello. 44. They wish we ..... help them. A) To. B) Go. C) Would. D) Shall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Would. 45. When introducing yourself in a formal setting, which of these is the best format? A) "Hey, what's up?". B) "Hi, I'm Jamie Lee, and I'm in grade 6.". C) "Yo, I'm Jamie.". D) "Sup, I'm Jamie.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Hi, I'm Jamie Lee, and I'm in grade 6.". 46. What is the correct way to ask about someone's job? A) "Where you work?". B) "What do you work?". C) "What are your work?". D) "What is your job?". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "What is your job?". 47. Which practice should you avoid to improve communication? A) Maintain eye contact. B) Using filler words like "um" or "like". C) Organize ideas before speaking. D) Speak clearly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using filler words like "um" or "like". 48. I'm sorry, but he won't be back to the office until Thursday afternoon. A) I'll call him Thursday morning. B) Alright. Please tell him Jeff called. C) Have him call me on Wednesday at 3:00. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alright. Please tell him Jeff called. 49. If someone tells you about their day, what is a good way to show you are listening? A) Look away and say nothing. B) Nod your head and ask a question about what they said. C) Change the subject. D) Walk away. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nod your head and ask a question about what they said. 50. The different types of vowels are A) Short. B) Long. C) Diphthong. D) All are right. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All are right. 51. Which sentence is in Simple Past? A) She eats lunch later. B) She ate lunch at noon. C) She eats lunch at noon. D) She is eating lunch now. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She ate lunch at noon. 52. Which sentence uses the verb "be" correctly? A) Is she happy. B) She is happy. C) She happy is. D) Happy she is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is happy. 53. She ..... (to wait) for the bus for over an hour when it finally arrived. A) Waited. B) Has waited. C) Had been waiting. D) Has been waiting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Had been waiting. 54. How can you ensure your tone is appropriate in a conversation? A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By using sarcasm. C) By varying your tone based on the context. D) By speaking as loudly as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By varying your tone based on the context. 55. What should you do if you want to avoid a question and move the conversation on? A) Ignore the person. B) Change the topic abruptly. C) Walk away. D) Say 'Nothing special, how about you?'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Say 'Nothing special, how about you?'. 56. Rhetorical Questions are often sarcastic and don't have or already have an answer. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. Is the following an example of an open or a closed question? "What did you do at soccer practice yesterday?" A) Open. B) Closed. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open. 58. Which of the following is an example of transitioning away from a topic? A) That sounds rough. Do you know any ?. B) I don't care about this topic. C) Let's stop talking about this. D) This is boring, let's move on. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That sounds rough. Do you know any ?. 59. "I started ..... in marketing, but then moved into sales." A) On. B) Out. C) Up. D) In. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Out. 60. I wish you ..... understand. A) Will. B) Know. C) To. D) Would. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Would. Next →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConversation Skills Quiz 2Conversation Skills Quiz 3Conversation Skills Quiz 4Conversation Skills Quiz 5Conversation Skills Quiz 6Conversation Skills Quiz 7Conversation Skills Quiz 8Conversation Skills Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books