This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 24 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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?. 2. 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 use a loud voice to dominate the conversation. D) You should avoid using volume to overpower others in a discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You should avoid using volume to overpower others in a discussion. 3. What kind of question invites someone to give more information? A) "Is it raining?". B) "What time is it?". C) "Who did you go with?". D) "Do you like pizza?". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Who did you go with?". 4. Most insects are ..... A) Deadly. B) Harmful. C) Dangerous. D) Harmless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Harmless. 5. 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. 6. What is the meaning of 'have a good memory'? A) Continue having contact with someone. B) Remember things / people well. C) Be happy about future events. D) Lose contact with someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remember things / people well. 7. What does "end the conversation on your turn" prevent? A) Using polite language. B) Sharing your next steps. C) Interrupting the other person. D) Packing up too early. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interrupting the other person. 8. Toey:I do plan to enroll in a master's program immediately ..... I finish my bachelor's. A) During. B) Until. C) After. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After. 9. A person who gives a younger person help or advice: A) Inspire. B) Quest. C) Journey. D) Mentor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mentor. 10. 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. 11. What is the adjective clause in "Thailand, which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula, is known for its smiles" ? A) Known for its smiles. B) Is known for its smiles. C) Which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula. D) Situated at the center. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Which is situated at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula. 12. 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 may need to leave soon. B) They want to start a new topic. C) They are interested in talking more. D) They are listening carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They may need to leave soon. 13. 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" . 14. The word "delicious" is used to describe ..... A) A book. B) Food. C) A house. D) Music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food. 15. 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. 16. Which word means "places of interest" ? A) Vendors. B) Condiments. C) Booths. D) Attractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attractions. 17. 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. 18. They wished (that) they ..... come. A) Will. B) Would. C) Can. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Would. 19. How can you use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence to describe something common? A) Smartphones are outdated in today's society. B) Smartphones are the theme of the future in today's society. C) Smartphones are scarce in today's society. D) Smartphones are distinct in today's society. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Smartphones are the theme of the future in today's society. 20. 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. 21. What does 'stay in touch' mean? A) Have a good memory. B) Continue having contact with someone. C) Meet by chance. D) Lose contact with someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Continue having contact with someone. 22. If the conversation slows down, what is a good topic to talk about? A) Holidays. B) Age. C) Money. D) Politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Holidays. 23. 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?. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. Why should you mention a time limit when ending a conversation? A) To show you can't talk forever. B) To avoid polite words. C) To change the topic. D) To criticize the other person. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show you can't talk forever. 27. '' 'I don't speak Thai, ' she said, " in indirect speech becomes ..... A) "She say that she doesn't speak Thai.". B) "She was said that she don't speak Thai.". C) "She said that she didn't speak Thai.". D) "She said that she don't speak Thai.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "She said that she didn't speak Thai.". 28. We ..... (to see) that movie before, so we don't need to watch it again. A) Have seen. B) Have been seeing. C) Are seeing. D) Is saw. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have seen. 29. What is a polite way to ask for more time to think about your answer? A) That's an interesting question. Let me think for a moment. B) I have no idea. C) I don't know. D) Can you answer for me?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That's an interesting question. Let me think for a moment. 30. Where did Anna and Alex meet for the first time? A) High school. B) Work. C) College. D) Culinary school. 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