This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What types of questions can you ask to keep a conversation going? A) Request a summary of their day. B) Ask yes or no questions. C) Inquire about their favorite color. D) Ask open-ended questions, follow-up questions, and inquire about interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ask open-ended questions, follow-up questions, and inquire about interests. 2. What greeting would you use when meeting someone for the first time? A) Hello, my name is [Your Name]. B) How's it going today?. C) Nice to meet you!. D) What brings you here?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hello, my name is [Your Name]. 3. An open question has answers that are simple like 'Yes' and 'No'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. How can you transition a conversation from the weather to the weekend? A) How often do you check the weather?. B) What is your favorite season?. C) Do you have any plans?. D) Do you like rain?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Do you have any plans?. 5. What do you say if you feel sad? A) I don't care about anything. B) I'm feeling sad. C) I'm happy today. D) Everything is fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I'm feeling sad. 6. Which of the following is an example of effective body language during a conversation? A) Tapping your foot impatiently. B) Slouching in your seat. C) Looking at your phone. D) Maintaining a confident posture. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maintaining a confident posture. 7. What did Alex offer to Anna when she visits the restaurant? A) Free appetizers. B) Free dessert. C) Free meal. D) Free drinks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Free meal. 8. What is this unit about? A) Reading stories. B) Practicing vocabulary. C) Learning grammar. D) Sharing childhood memories. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sharing childhood memories. 9. Which word describes a person who is very brave and fearless: A) Mentor. B) Adventure. C) Eloquent. D) Lion-hearted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lion-hearted. 10. What is a person who travels called? A) Gardener. B) Traveler. C) Chef. D) Photographer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traveler. 11. Why is turn-taking important for effective communication? A) Turn-taking only benefits the speaker, not the listener. B) Turn-taking can lead to confusion and misunderstandings. C) Turn-taking is important for effective communication because it promotes equal participation and active listening. D) Turn-taking is not important for effective communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Turn-taking is important for effective communication because it promotes equal participation and active listening. 12. What critical thinking skill is used when Fahd compares the directions with the map? A) Evaluating information. B) Guessing. C) Copying. D) Recalling vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluating information. 13. Would you ..... the answer? A) Knew. B) Know. C) Knowing. D) Knows. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Know. 14. What is the French phrase for "What is your name?" when speaking to a single person informally? A) Comment allez-vous?. B) Comment t'appelles-tu?. C) Quelle est la date?. D) Quel temps fait-il?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comment t'appelles-tu?. 15. What is one way to avoid talking for too long during a conversation? A) Speak louder to dominate the conversation. B) Ignore the other participants. C) Change the topic frequently. D) Bring others into the conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bring others into the conversation. 16. How can you ask someone about their favorite food? A) What is your favorite food?. B) How often do you eat?. C) What do you think about food?. D) Can you tell me a recipe?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What is your favorite food?. 17. What should you avoid when giving feedback in a conversation? A) Being specific. B) Being vague and general. C) Using "I" statements. D) Offering constructive suggestions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being vague and general. 18. What does "How about you?" mean in a conversation? A) Asking someone to leave. B) Asking someone to agree. C) Asking someone to give their opinion. D) Asking someone to repeat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asking someone to give their opinion. 19. You haven't been getting good results ..... the last few months. A) Since. B) Lately. C) From. D) Over. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Over. 20. After ..... , you can go and find a job. A) ID card. B) Cafeteria. C) Graduation. D) Library. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Graduation. 21. During a conversation, how can you show that you are actively listening? A) Avoid making eye contact. B) Change the subject frequently. C) Repeat back or summarize what the other person says. D) Think about what you will say next without listening. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repeat back or summarize what the other person says. 22. What is the role of empathy in a conversation? A) To agree with everything the other person says. B) To understand and share the feelings of the other person. C) To make the conversation about yourself. D) To dismiss the other person's feelings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand and share the feelings of the other person. 23. What should you do if you forget the English word for something? A) Apologize and leave. B) Say 'I forgot the English word. Do you know what I mean?'. C) Stay silent. D) Change the topic immediately. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Say 'I forgot the English word. Do you know what I mean?'. 24. Salah satu hal penting yang harus diingat /diisi oleh seorang sekretaris pada waktu mengisi LPT dalam membuat janji temu melalui telepon adalah ..... A) Ucapan yang jelas. B) Mencatat segala pesan dan permintaan penelpon. C) Sikap dan kata-kata yang baik. D) Tanggal dan waktu perjanjian. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tanggal dan waktu perjanjian. 25. How do you ask for directions to the nearest bus stop? A) Can you tell me the time?. B) Where is the nearest train station?. C) Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?. D) What is the best restaurant nearby?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?. 26. What does 'Volume is not a conversational weapon' mean? A) You should ignore the other person's opinions. B) You should speak as quietly as possible. C) You should avoid using volume to overpower others in a discussion. D) You should use a loud voice to dominate the conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You should avoid using volume to overpower others in a discussion. 27. What kind of question invites someone to give more information? A) "Do you like pizza?". B) "Is it raining?". C) "Who did you go with?". D) "What time is it?". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Who did you go with?". 28. Most insects are ..... A) Deadly. B) Harmless. C) Harmful. D) Dangerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Harmless. 29. What do you do in the morning? A) I wake up and start my day. B) I eat lunch. C) I watch TV all day. D) I go to bed early. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wake up and start my day. 30. What is the meaning of 'have a good memory'? A) Be happy about future events. B) Continue having contact with someone. C) Lose contact with someone. D) Remember things / people well. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Remember things / people well. 31. What does "end the conversation on your turn" prevent? A) Using polite language. B) Sharing your next steps. C) Packing up too early. D) Interrupting the other person. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interrupting the other person. 32. Toey:I do plan to enroll in a master's program immediately ..... I finish my bachelor's. A) Before. B) After. C) During. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 33. A person who gives a younger person help or advice: A) Journey. B) Mentor. C) Quest. D) Inspire. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mentor. 34. Facial Expressions refer to ..... A) One or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face. B) Whatever your face is up to at the moment. C) Nonverbal communication that uses physical movements. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face. 35. What is the adjective clause in "Thailand, which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula, is known for its smiles" ? A) Situated at the center. B) Known for its smiles. C) Which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula. D) Is known for its smiles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula. 36. You notice your friend is looking at their watch and glancing at the door during your conversation. What might this non-verbal cue suggest? A) They are interested in talking more. B) They may need to leave soon. C) They are listening carefully. D) They want to start a new topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They may need to leave soon. 37. How should you end a conversation? A) Say, "it was nice talking to you" . B) Walk away while the other person is still talking. C) Say, "I'm done talking to you" . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Say, "it was nice talking to you" . 38. The word "delicious" is used to describe ..... A) Food. B) Music. C) A house. D) A book. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food. 39. What is the importance of knowing your audience during a conversation? A) It helps you dominate the conversation. B) It ensures the topic is appropriate and relevant. C) It allows you to change the topic frequently. D) It makes the conversation shorter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It ensures the topic is appropriate and relevant. 40. Which word means "places of interest" ? A) Booths. B) Vendors. C) Attractions. D) Condiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attractions. 41. When talking about a person's appearance, we really are referring to ..... A) How Michael Jackson someone can become. B) Nonverbal communication that involves physical movements. C) How a person looks and what they are wearing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How a person looks and what they are wearing. 42. They wished (that) they ..... come. A) Can. B) Would. C) Will. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Would. 43. How can you use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence to describe something common? A) Smartphones are scarce in today's society. B) Smartphones are outdated in today's society. C) Smartphones are the theme of the future in today's society. D) Smartphones are distinct in today's society. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smartphones are the theme of the future in today's society. 44. Why does the attendant's confidence matter in the interaction? A) It shows he understands their emotions. B) It reduces the chances of miscommunication. C) It makes the directions longer. D) It replaces the need for a map. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It reduces the chances of miscommunication. 45. What does 'stay in touch' mean? A) Continue having contact with someone. B) Have a good memory. C) Lose contact with someone. D) Meet by chance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Continue having contact with someone. 46. If the conversation slows down, what is a good topic to talk about? A) Politics. B) Age. C) Holidays. D) Money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Holidays. 47. What is a good question to ask about someone's hobbies? A) What do you usually do in your spare time?. B) Do you have any pets?. C) What is your favorite color?. D) Where do you live?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What do you usually do in your spare time?. 48. When you are listening to someone talk, what should you do to show you are paying attention? A) Look around the room. B) Play with something in your hands. C) Nod your head and make eye contact. D) Interrupt to share your storyTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nod your head and make eye contact. 49. Confidence (n) means: A) Self-control. B) An occupation or profession. C) A feeling or belief that you can succeed at something. D) Deep and undisturbed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A feeling or belief that you can succeed at something. 50. Why should you mention a time limit when ending a conversation? A) To show you can't talk forever. B) To criticize the other person. C) To change the topic. D) To avoid polite words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show you can't talk forever. 51. '' 'I don't speak Thai, ' she said, " in indirect speech becomes ..... A) "She was said that she don't speak Thai.". B) "She said that she don't speak Thai.". C) "She said that she didn't speak Thai.". D) "She say that she doesn't speak Thai.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "She said that she didn't speak Thai.". 52. We ..... (to see) that movie before, so we don't need to watch it again. A) Is saw. B) Are seeing. C) Have seen. D) Have been seeing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Have seen. 53. What is a polite way to ask for more time to think about your answer? A) I don't know. B) That's an interesting question. Let me think for a moment. C) I have no idea. D) Can you answer for me?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That's an interesting question. Let me think for a moment. 54. Where did Anna and Alex meet for the first time? A) High school. B) College. C) Culinary school. D) Work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) College. 55. How do you handle a situation where someone is eating too quickly? A) Ignore the situation and let them continue. B) Tell them to eat whatever they want. C) Encourage them to slow down and take smaller bites. D) Suggest they eat dessert first. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Encourage them to slow down and take smaller bites. 56. What does 'for the time being' imply? A) To ask about recent activities. B) To express what's will happen in the future. C) To indicate a temporary situation. D) To talk about future plans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To indicate a temporary situation. 57. It's important to understand another person's appearances because ..... A) A person's appearance helps me filter the poorly dressed people from the popular kids. B) A person's appearance can give you tips on how a person is feeling or acting. C) A person's appearance helps you stand out negatively when your at a sporting event. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A person's appearance can give you tips on how a person is feeling or acting. 58. If someone asks you your name, how do you respond? A) I don't have a name. B) Call me whatever you like. C) My name is not important. D) My name is [Your Name]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My name is [Your Name]. 59. What is the adjective clause in the sentence "The place is usually crowded with countless tourists, efficient travel guides, and local vendors wearing some of their traditional Thai clothing and hats" ? A) Efficient travel guides. B) Wearing some of their traditional Thai clothing and hats. C) Countless tourists. D) Local vendors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wearing some of their traditional Thai clothing and hats. 60. When should you pause to allow the other person to speak? A) Before the other person starts speaking. B) While the other person is speaking. C) After the other person has finished speaking. D) Only when you have something important to say. 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