This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the meaning of 'what have you been up to lately'? A) To inquire about future plans. B) What have you been doing recently?. C) To have time to do something. D) Sometimes / occasionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What have you been doing recently?. 2. To show interest in a conversation, make ..... contact with the person you're speaking with. A) Eye. B) Hand. C) Verbal. D) Physical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eye. 3. What does "paint" mean? A) Feeling of excitement. B) Achieve something. C) In need of rest or sleep. D) To cover something with paint. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To cover something with paint. 4. What is the function of an oven? A) It is used for washing dishes. B) It is used for cooling food. C) It is used for baking, grilling, heating, etc. D) It is used for storing food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is used for baking, grilling, heating, etc. 5. Which of these is a barrier to effective conversation? A) Active listening. B) Maintaining eye contact. C) Using positive body language. D) Interrupting the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interrupting the speaker. 6. I wish (that) I ..... more money now. A) Had. B) Having. C) Has. D) Have. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Had. 7. Body Language refers to ..... A) The language of my body. B) Body language refers to the type of communication in which yawning means jump, squatting means sleeping, and high fives could be lethal. C) Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behavior, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behavior, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information. 8. Would you ..... the door, please? A) Open. B) Opened. C) Opens. D) Opening. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open. 9. How can you ask for a recommendation on which product to buy? A) Ask a knowledgeable person or use online forums, specifying your needs and preferences. B) Buy the most expensive product available. C) Choose a product based on its color alone. D) Ask a stranger on the street for their opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask a knowledgeable person or use online forums, specifying your needs and preferences. 10. Which sentence uses a proper noun and the verb "be" ? A) Maria is a student. B) The teacher is nice. C) School is fun. D) The city is big. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maria is a student. 11. What is one way to politely ask someone to pause during a conversation? A) Wait, let's go back to what you were saying about . B) Hold on. I have been thinking about . C) Timeout. I think you should know . D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 12. Why do you apologize and repeat at the end of a conversation? A) To make the conversation longer. B) To be clear and polite. C) To begin a new topic. D) To avoid explaining what you will do next. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To be clear and polite. 13. What improves speaking skills? A) Complete the text. B) Walk and Talk questions. C) Listening. D) Write a story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Walk and Talk questions. 14. Mr. Jugg got a ..... to the International college. A) Library. B) Scholarship. C) Module. D) Cafeteria. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scholarship. 15. Which sequence shows a polite way to leave? A) Say you have to go $\rightarrow$ end on their turn. B) Pack up $\rightarrow$ say you have limited time $\rightarrow$ say you have to go $\rightarrow$ mention next steps $\rightarrow$ use polite words $\rightarrow$ apologize. C) Apologize first $\rightarrow$ keep talking. D) Change topic $\rightarrow$ leave without explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pack up $\rightarrow$ say you have limited time $\rightarrow$ say you have to go $\rightarrow$ mention next steps $\rightarrow$ use polite words $\rightarrow$ apologize. 16. What is the benefit of asking open-ended questions? A) They discourage conversation. B) They limit the amount of information shared. C) They lead to yes or no answers. D) They promote detailed responses and foster engagement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They promote detailed responses and foster engagement. 17. Which phrase means you enjoy playing soccer? A) I don't like soccer. B) I like playing soccer. C) I am tired. D) I never play soccer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like playing soccer. 18. What should you do if someone repeatedly uses volume or speed to dominate the conversation? A) Speak louder to compete with them. B) Leave the conversation. C) Ignore them. D) Politely ask them to pause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Politely ask them to pause. 19. What is one way to make sure everyone in a group gets to speak? A) Limit the discussion to written comments only. B) Use a random selection method. C) Allow only one person to speak at a time. D) Use a round-robin format. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use a round-robin format. 20. Apa cara sopan untuk mengakhiri panggilan telepon? A) Terima kasih atas waktu Anda, saya menghargainya. Maaf saya harus pergi sekarang, saya akan menghubungi Anda kembali. B) Saya harus pergi, selamat tinggal!. C) Bisakah kita bicara nanti?. D) Saya sibuk, hubungi saya lagi nanti. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Terima kasih atas waktu Anda, saya menghargainya. Maaf saya harus pergi sekarang, saya akan menghubungi Anda kembali. 21. The "h" is muted when it comes after "w h r t" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Which device can connect to the Internet? A) A smart TV. B) A tablet. C) A mobile phone. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 23. John:Excuse me, but what do you do ..... a living? A) For. B) About. C) With. D) In. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For. 24. "Reunion" means ..... A) For a group of people to get together after not seeing each other for a long time. B) To join two parts together. C) When a divided country comes together again. D) To catch up. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For a group of people to get together after not seeing each other for a long time. 25. Why share childhood memories? A) Build connection. B) Ignore friends. C) Forget experiences. D) Improve cooking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Build connection. 26. Playing games is ..... A) Tiring. B) Fun. C) Boring. D) Harmful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fun. 27. If you don't like a check that your teacher puts on your point board, you could say ..... A) Look. B) Thank you. C) I want to do something different. D) I want to fix it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I want to fix it. 28. If you find a product you like, how would you express your interest? A) I would ask someone else for their opinion on the product. B) I would express my interest by saying I like the product. C) I would ignore the product completely. D) I would express my interest by saying I dislike the product. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I would express my interest by saying I like the product. 29. Which action shows you are about to leave without speaking? A) Tell them you have to go. B) Pack up your stuff. C) Apologize. D) Use polite expressions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pack up your stuff. 30. Your two friends are talking about making a snowman. You join the conversation by saying, "I can't wait for school to be over" . Is this on-topic or off-topic? A) On-Topic. B) Off-Topic. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Off-Topic. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConversation Skills Quiz 1Conversation Skills Quiz 2Conversation Skills Quiz 3Conversation Skills Quiz 4Conversation Skills Quiz 6Conversation Skills Quiz 7Conversation Skills Quiz 8Conversation Skills Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books