This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does "situated" mean? A) Booth. B) Seasoning. C) Pure/natural. D) Located. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Located. 2. What is the importance of processing the words of the person talking? A) It helps you actively listen. B) It allows you to interrupt them effectively. C) It ensures you dominate the conversation. D) It makes the conversation shorter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps you actively listen. 3. Which phrase would you use to say you like pizza? A) I don't like pizza. B) I like pizza. C) I hate pizza. D) I never eat pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like pizza. 4. Why is it important to mention a common interest when starting a conversation? A) It makes you look smart. B) It gives you an excuse to leave. C) It helps to have something to talk about. D) It shows you are not interested. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It helps to have something to talk about. 5. Mark and Ellen will be studying Thai for three years ..... now. A) Since. B) From. C) So. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) From. 6. Which of the following best demonstrates showing genuine interest in a conversation? A) Interrupting to share your own story. B) Nodding and giving short verbal cues like "That's interesting!". C) Looking around the room while the other person talks. D) Checking your watch frequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nodding and giving short verbal cues like "That's interesting!". 7. When do we use 'to have time for'? A) To have time to do something. B) To indicate a temporary situation. C) To inquire about future plans. D) Sometimes / occasionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To have time to do something. 8. What is the goal of "Find someone who ..... " activity? A) Write notes. B) Speak to classmates. C) Share toys. D) Read memories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speak to classmates. 9. What adjective best describes the Thais according to the text? A) Greedy. B) Untidy. C) Easy-going. D) Genuine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Easy-going. 10. What is your favorite hobby? A) Cooking. B) Reading. C) Painting. D) Hiking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reading. 11. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect tense? A) They not live here for months. B) You play the football since you were a child?. C) She work in the university for 10 years. D) We have lived in the same house for five years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We have lived in the same house for five years. 12. What does "details" mean? A) Person or thing liked most. B) Use something along with others. C) Every element or part. D) Chance/favorable conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Every element or part. 13. What is the meaning of "You can say that again" ? A) I do not know. B) Repeat the sentence. C) I agree. D) I disagree. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I agree. 14. ..... you like some coffee? A) Would. B) Can. C) Do. D) Will. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Would. 15. What can you say when you want to politely disagree? A) I completely agree with you. B) You're wrong about that. C) That is interesting, but I think . D) That's an interesting idea, but I don't care. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That is interesting, but I think . 16. Choose the correct form for the blank: "We ..... never been to Paris." A) Has. B) Do. C) Did. D) Have. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have. 17. How should you join a conversation? A) Interrupt who is talking. B) Run up to the person who is talking. C) Ask an on-topic question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ask an on-topic question. 18. Why is it important to ask clarifying questions in a conversation? A) To show that you weren't paying attention. B) To ensure understanding and avoid miscommunication. C) To confuse the speaker. D) To change the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure understanding and avoid miscommunication. 19. Which of the following expressions can be used to start a conversation? A) How lovely to see you here. B) What a coincidence!. C) Oh dear . D) By the way . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How lovely to see you here. 20. Berikut yang bukan termasuk hal yang menghambat terjadinya hubungan telepon adalah ..... A) Sekretaris membiarkan si penelepon menunggu. B) Sekretaris menerima telepon dengan menonton film. C) Sekretaris menanyakan identitas si penelepon. D) Sekretaris tidak mencatat pesan dari si penelepon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sekretaris menanyakan identitas si penelepon. 21. How can you show respect to your dining companions? A) Ignore them completely. B) Criticize their dining choices. C) Talk loudly about unrelated topics. D) Practice good manners, engage in polite conversation, and be considerate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Practice good manners, engage in polite conversation, and be considerate. 22. What is an example of acknowledging the topic and transitioning away from it? A) Speaking of . 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) Speaking of . 23. What describes the overall personality of Thais? A) Down to earth. B) Impatient. C) Greedy. D) Untidy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Down to earth. 24. Pair presentations improve which skills? A) Listening. B) Writing. C) Speaking. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 25. He looks like he has not been eating ..... sleeping properly the past few days. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 26. What should you do if you join a conversation and realize you don't know the topic? A) Try to change the topic. B) Ask the group to explain everything. C) Talk about something unrelated. D) Wait for a chance to leave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask the group to explain everything. 27. What does good body language include during a conversation? A) Turning away from the person who is speakingTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. B) Tapping your feet. C) Looking at the person who is speaking. D) Crossing your arms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Looking at the person who is speaking. 28. What does Riverside Drive refer to in the conversation? A) A museum. B) A new road. C) The street they needed. D) A park. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The street they needed. 29. Why has the speaker been unable to call the other person? A) They have been too busy. B) They forgot. C) They lost the phone number. D) They were not interested. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They have been too busy. 30. How do you politely thank someone? A) Thank you!. B) Goodbye!. C) Sorry!. D) Please!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thank you!. 31. Shall I have her call you back later today? A) Yes. I'll call her later. B) No. Just tell her I called. C) Yes. Tomorrow is fine. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. Just tell her I called. 32. Why should we practice grammar? A) Learn vocabulary. B) Improve language skills. C) Improve singing skills. D) Learn about history. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Improve language skills. 33. What does "countless" refer to in the context of attractions? A) Limited. B) Few. C) Scarce. D) Numerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Numerous. 34. Which of these is a follow-up question? A) "How about you?". B) "Who did you go with?". C) "Really?". D) "No, I don't.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Who did you go with?". 35. Which of these is NOT something you can do on the Internet? A) Watch movies. B) Cook food. C) Play games. D) Send emails. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cook food. 36. What is a good way to continue a conversation when there is a lull? A) Ask an open-ended question, share a story, or introduce a new topic. B) Walk away without saying anything. C) Stare awkwardly at the other person. D) Start singing loudly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask an open-ended question, share a story, or introduce a new topic. 37. How can you make a conversation more engaging? A) Talk only about yourself. B) Use complex vocabulary. C) Ask open-ended questions. D) Speak in a monotone voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ask open-ended questions. 38. How can you ask a friend to play with you? A) Tell them you are too busy to play. B) Ask them if they want to watch a movie instead. C) Invite them directly by suggesting a game or activity. D) Ignore them and play alone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Invite them directly by suggesting a game or activity. 39. How can you adapt your dining behavior when eating in a different culture? A) Ignore local customs and eat as you normally would. B) Research local dining customs and etiquette before eating. C) Only eat with your hands regardless of the culture. D) Always tip generously without considering local practices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Research local dining customs and etiquette before eating. 40. What is the impact of using a positive tone in a conversation? A) It can put the other person on the defensive. B) It can help build rapport and make the conversation more pleasant. C) It makes the conversation less serious. D) It shows you are not serious about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can help build rapport and make the conversation more pleasant. 41. What tense is "She didn't practice for the test" ? A) Future continuous. B) Past negative. C) Present perfect. D) Past perfect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Past negative. 42. What is a good way to signal that you want to speak next? A) Raise your hand. B) Shout out your name. C) Look around nervously. D) Wave your arms wildly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Raise your hand. 43. What type of questions can help keep a conversation going? A) Ignoring the other person. B) One-word answers. C) Open-ended questions, follow-up questions, showing genuine interest, active listening. D) Yes or no questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Open-ended questions, follow-up questions, showing genuine interest, active listening. 44. What does 'in the next few weeks / months' indicate? A) When something will happen in a few weeks / months. B) Sometimes / occasionally. C) To express what's happening while expecting something else to happen. D) To inquire about future plans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When something will happen in a few weeks / months. 45. Identify the error in this conversation and choose the best correction:A:Hi, what is your nameB:My name is Carlos. A) Add a question mark after "name". B) Add an exclamation mark after "name". C) Add a period after "Carlos". D) Add a comma after "Hi". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add a question mark after "name". 46. Which of these is the correct way to take turns in a conversation? A) Both people talk at the same time. B) One person talks, then the other responds. C) Only one person talks. D) No one talks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One person talks, then the other responds. 47. What type of conversation is being practiced in the dialogue? A) Medical consultation. B) Business negotiation. C) Job interview. D) Casual catch-up between friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Casual catch-up between friends. 48. You want to ask your teacher about homework. Which is the most polite way to do this? A) "I don't care about homework.". B) "Tell me the homework now.". C) "Can you please tell me what the homework is?". D) "Why do we have homework?". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Can you please tell me what the homework is?". 49. How can you politely end a conversation with someone you just met? A) Say 'It was great meeting you, but I have to run. Let's stay in touch!'. B) Just walk away without saying anything. C) Tell them 'I'm not interested in continuing this conversation.'. D) Say 'I have something else to attend to, maybe we can chat later.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Say 'It was great meeting you, but I have to run. Let's stay in touch!'. 50. This course is only offered to ..... students. A) Undergraduate. B) Pass. C) Module. D) Cafeteria. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Undergraduate. 51. What should you do when you notice someone is uncomfortable in a conversation? A) Change the subject or ask if everything is okay. B) End the conversation abruptly. C) Ignore their discomfort. D) Keep talking about the same topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change the subject or ask if everything is okay. 52. If the group is talking about what their favorite video game is. Pick the correct on-topic response. A) I can't wait for it to snow. B) I really like to play Minecraft. C) I'm going to the store after school. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I really like to play Minecraft. 53. Which of the following actions demonstrates effective listening skills during a conversation? A) Interrupting to share your own story. B) Making eye contact and responding to what the speaker says. C) Looking around the room. D) Checking your watch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Making eye contact and responding to what the speaker says. 54. What do you say when someone gives you a compliment? A) I don't need compliments. B) That's not true. C) Why would you say that?. D) Thank you!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thank you!. 55. How should you describe the location of objects? A) Using prepositions. B) Using verbs. C) Using adjectives. D) Using conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using prepositions. 56. When asking a customer to wait you can say "Come back later" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. How do you usually get to school? A) My parents is a teacher. B) I take two glasses. C) I want to go to school. D) I ride my bike to school. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I ride my bike to school. 58. I am not interested in ..... sports. A) To playing. B) To play. C) Plays. D) Playing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Playing. 59. Which of the following is the best expression to start a conversation? A) See you later. B) Hi, how's it going?. C) Could you repeat that?. D) I have to leave now. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hi, how's it going?. 60. How can you show active listening during a conversation? A) By maintaining eye contact, nodding, paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and providing feedback. B) By interrupting the speaker constantly. C) By checking your phone and not paying attention. D) By staring blankly without responding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By maintaining eye contact, nodding, paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and providing feedback. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConversation Skills Quiz 1Conversation 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