This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 17 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The ..... recorded the least number of infections during testing. A) Nonthaburi Central Prison. B) Central Women's Correctional Institution. C) Mae Sot Prison. D) Chachoengsao Central Prison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mae Sot Prison. 2. How would you describe a device with a glass door for viewing food? A) Heater. B) Grill. C) Blender. D) Microwave Oven. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Microwave Oven. 3. What is a polite way to ask someone if you can take a message for them? A) Would you like me to take a message for you?. B) Should I write down your message?. C) Can I leave a message for you?. D) Do you want to take a message?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Would you like me to take a message for you?. 4. Why is it important to practice patience while eating? A) It allows for faster eating and less time at the table. B) It is essential for maintaining a strict diet. C) It helps to lose weight quickly. D) It is important to practice patience while eating to improve digestion and enhance the enjoyment of food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is important to practice patience while eating to improve digestion and enhance the enjoyment of food. 5. Your uncle asks you how you are doing in school. Pick the best on-topic response. A) I have a soccer game this weekend. B) I learned about the solar system this week. C) I can't wait for winter break!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I learned about the solar system this week. 6. What does "pursuit" mean? A) Gummed paper paying for postage. B) Act of chasing after something. C) Achieve something. D) Feeling of excitement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Act of chasing after something. 7. I've been working hard on this project for ages now, ..... I'm still far from the finish line. A) Yet. B) Because. C) So. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 8. Which tip helps make your ideas clear? A) Say "um" often to fill silence. B) Focus on attitude, not message. C) Don't overuse "like" and "um". D) Ignore confidence when speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Don't overuse "like" and "um". 9. Which of these is a statement? A) I am a student. B) What is your name?. C) Please open the door. D) Are you okay?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am a student. 10. Which word fits the meaning "to communicate a message" ? A) Convey. B) Species. C) Witness. D) Content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convey. 11. From the listening section, what logic supports the idea that new drivers struggle more? A) Their training hours are longer. B) They memorize more rules. C) They lack experience with sudden events. D) They drive more expensive cars. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They lack experience with sudden events. 12. Why is it important to use polite language when communicating with guests from different cultures? A) Guests prefer direct and blunt communication styles. B) Using casual language is more effective for communication. C) It is important to use polite language to foster respect, avoid misunderstandings, and show appreciation for cultural differences. D) Polite language is unnecessary in business settings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is important to use polite language to foster respect, avoid misunderstandings, and show appreciation for cultural differences. 13. When exiting a conversation, always say ..... before walking away. A) Thank you. B) Goodbye. C) Hello. D) Please. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Goodbye. 14. In "My favorite game was hide and seek, " what tense is used? A) Present. B) Future. C) Past. D) Perfect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Past. 15. What is turn-taking in conversations? A) Interrupting others while they are speaking. B) Speaking at the same time as others. C) Ignoring others and dominating the conversation. D) Practice of individuals taking turns to speak or contribute to the conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Practice of individuals taking turns to speak or contribute to the conversation. 16. When joining a group conversation, you should wait for a ..... before speaking. A) Gesture. B) Nod. C) Pause. D) Signal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pause. 17. What is the meaning of 'bump into'? A) Have a good memory. B) Meet by chance. C) Lose contact with someone. D) Continue having contact with someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meet by chance. 18. The definition of an open question is ..... A) A question that requires a detailed answer. B) An answer. C) An open question. D) A question that requires a short yes or no answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A question that requires a detailed answer. 19. What phrase shows appreciation to a customer? A) Please hold on. B) We appreciate you. C) One moment, please. D) I understand you. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We appreciate you. 20. Choose the best way to start and end a conversation with a friend. A) How are you? Goodbye!. B) Goodbye! Hi!. C) Hi! See you later!. D) Please sit down. Hi!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hi! See you later!. 21. What is a conversation? A) Communicating with others. B) Talking. C) Singing. D) Phone calls. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Communicating with others. 22. Complete the dialogue:A: "It's getting late, I should head out." B: " ..... " A) Why are you leaving?. B) That's not true. C) Can we start now?. D) Same here. Take care!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Same here. Take care!. 23. How do you show that you are interested in someone's opinion? A) Ignore what they say and change the topic. B) Only respond with yes or no answers. C) Ask questions and actively listen. D) Talk about your own opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ask questions and actively listen. 24. How can you show someone you are listening to them without speaking? A) By leaving the roomTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. B) By looking at your watch. C) By talking about yourself. D) By maintaining eye contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By maintaining eye contact. 25. A closed question has a quick answer like 'yes' or 'no'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. What is an example of a condiment (i.e., seasoning) mentioned in the text? A) Papaya. B) Salt. C) Squid. D) Stalls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Salt. 27. How can you politely interrupt someone to ask if they can take a message? A) Excuse me for interrupting, but could you please take a message for me?. B) I need to speak now, it's urgent. C) Can you stop talking for a moment?. D) Please be quiet, I have something to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excuse me for interrupting, but could you please take a message for me?. 28. Would you ..... me a favor? A) Doing. B) Do. C) Does. D) Did. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do. 29. When do we use 'every once in a while'? A) To indicate a temporary situation. B) To inquire about future plans. C) To express what's happening while expecting something else to happen. D) Sometimes / occasionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sometimes / occasionally. 30. Having a lot of control over people and events: A) Powerful. B) Resilient. C) Inspiring. D) Eloquent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Powerful. ← 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