This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 11 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If you don't want to do a work that a teacher picks, you could say ..... A) Look. B) I want to do something different. C) Can you repeat that?. D) Thank you. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I want to do something different. 2. What would you say if you want to return an item you purchased? A) This item is perfect, no returns needed. B) I would like to return this item I purchased. C) I want to keep this item. D) Can I exchange this item instead?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I would like to return this item I purchased. 3. Which linking word can you use to connect two ideas:'and' or 'but'? A) So. B) Or. C) Yet. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 4. What do you say when you meet someone? A) Goodbye. B) What's up?. C) Hello. D) See you later. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hello. 5. How can you encourage someone to tell you more during a conversation? A) By asking them yes or no questions. B) By giving them time to think and respond. C) By talking about yourself. D) By ending the conversation quicklyTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By giving them time to think and respond. 6. If someone is busy, how can you politely ask them when they will be available? A) Why are you so busy all the time?. B) I need an answer right now!. C) "I understand you're busy. When would be a good time for us to connect?". D) Can you just text me later?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I understand you're busy. When would be a good time for us to connect?". 7. What is a good way to end a conversation? A) Ignore the person and walk away. B) Change the subject to something negative. C) Thank the person for the conversation and wish them a great day!. D) Say good bye. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thank the person for the conversation and wish them a great day!. 8. Which word describes an object that is practical and useful? A) Narrow. B) Genuine. C) Floating. D) Efficient. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Efficient. 9. What is the Internet made of? A) Billions of connected computers. B) Just mobile phones. C) Satellites only. D) One big computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Billions of connected computers. 10. Who can ask or answer questions? A) You. B) Anyone but situational. C) Me. D) Anyone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anyone. 11. What is a reason you might be turned down from a conversation? A) You are not familiar with the topic. B) You have already spoken too much. C) You are too eager to join. D) They are discussing a topic you know very well. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You are not familiar with the topic. 12. How can you describe a generous person? A) Thoughtful. B) Efficient. C) Greedy. D) Impatient. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thoughtful. 13. What does a router do? A) Connects devices to the Internet. B) Stores games. C) Charges your phone. D) Plays music. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connects devices to the Internet. 14. In the word "elephant" the ph sounds like a ..... A) F. B) S. C) T. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) F. 15. An unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity: A) Mentor. B) Journey. C) Adventure. D) Quest. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adventure. 16. When starting a conversation, it's important to find a ..... interest with the other person. A) Personal. B) Common. C) Different. D) Unique. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Common. 17. Your friends are talking about making a snowman. What can you say or do to join the conversation? A) Run up and throw a snowball at them. B) I like to go sledding. C) Can I help you make a snowman?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can I help you make a snowman?. 18. I fell ..... teaching, really. A) Over. B) Across. C) Into. D) Onto. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Into. 19. Which of the following is a non-verbal communication cue that shows you are listening? A) Looking away from the speaker. B) Interrupting the speaker. C) Checking your phone. D) Nodding your head. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nodding your head. 20. How do you introduce yourself in a business meeting? A) Hi, I'm [Your Name], a client from [Your Company]. B) Greetings, I am [Your Name], the assistant at [Your Company]. C) Hello, I go by [Your Name], working as a freelancer in [Your Field]. D) Hello, my name is [Your Name], I am the [Your Job Title] at [Your Company]. I look forward to discussing [meeting topic]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hello, my name is [Your Name], I am the [Your Job Title] at [Your Company]. I look forward to discussing [meeting topic]. 21. Why does the tag question "That's a bit unfair for new drivers, isn't it?" use falling intonation? A) The speaker expects agreement. B) The speaker is asking for advice. C) The speaker doubts the idea. D) The speaker is correcting someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The speaker expects agreement. 22. If something is "strange, " it means it is ..... A) Normal. B) Common. C) Beautiful. D) Unusual. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unusual. 23. What do you want to be when you grow up? A) I want to be a professional athlete. B) I want to be a travel blogger. C) I want to be a chef. D) I want to be a software engineer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I want to be a software engineer. 24. Imagine you are in a conversation and the other person is sharing something personal. What is a good strategy to ensure you understand them? A) Commit to understanding what the other person is saying. B) Wait for your turn to speak. C) Think about your own experiences. D) Change the topic quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commit to understanding what the other person is saying. 25. Which is a correct formula for using "has" and "have" in sentences? A) Subject + has or have + verb. B) Subject + verb to do + has or have. C) Subject + verb to be + has or have. D) Subject + has or have or subject + verb to do + have; to + have. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subject + has or have + verb. 26. What phrase can you use to invite someone else to answer a question? A) "Why not?". B) "Is that true?". C) "Tell me now.". D) "What about you?". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "What about you?". 27. What is the synonym for "pure/natural" ? A) Practical. B) Narrow. C) Down to earth. D) Genuine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genuine. 28. How can you clarify something during a conversation? A) Ask for a completely unrelated topic. B) Ask for specific examples, definitions, or further details; summarize what you understood and ask if it is correct; ask for clarification on any unclear or ambiguous points. C) Interrupt the speaker and change the subject. D) Assume you understand without asking for clarification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask for specific examples, definitions, or further details; summarize what you understood and ask if it is correct; ask for clarification on any unclear or ambiguous points. 29. Not all students need to attend this ..... A) ID card. B) Module. C) Compulsory. D) Pass. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Module. 30. Imagine you are in a conversation and the other person starts talking about their favorite hobby. What is the best way to keep the conversation engaging and meaningful? A) Interrupt them to share your own hobby. B) Ask follow-up questions about their hobby and show genuine interest. C) Change the topic to something unrelated. D) Stay silent and avoid eye contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask follow-up questions about their hobby and show genuine interest. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConversation Skills Quiz 1Conversation Skills Quiz 2Conversation Skills Quiz 3Conversation Skills Quiz 4Conversation Skills Quiz 5Conversation Skills Quiz 6Conversation Skills Quiz 7Conversation Skills Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books