This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is Damnoen Saduak known for? A) Being the capital of Thailand. B) Having stilt houses and narrow canals. C) Being a hill station. D) Having the largest population. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Having stilt houses and narrow canals. 2. Which of these is a good way to start talking about what you did in school? A) "Leave me alone.". B) "Why do you care?". C) "I don't want to talk.". D) "I did something fun in school today.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "I did something fun in school today.". 3. Choose the correct form for the blank: " ..... she finished her homework?" A) Has. B) Have. C) Do. D) Does. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Has. 4. What do you say if you don't understand something? A) I don't understand. B) I don't get it. C) Can you repeat that?. D) What does that mean?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I don't understand. 5. Why might some people find it hard to talk to strangers? A) They enjoy meeting new people. B) They are always confident in social situations. C) Social anxiety and fear of judgment. D) They have a lot of friends already. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social anxiety and fear of judgment. 6. When is the "present perfect tense" used? A) To indicate hypothetical situations. B) To talk about future plans. C) To describe actions or events that began in the past and continue into the present. D) To express past actions with specific time references. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To describe actions or events that began in the past and continue into the present. 7. What does "make a big deal about it" mean? A) Celebrate. B) Exaggerate a small issue. C) Forget it. D) Laugh at it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exaggerate a small issue. 8. You are talking with a new classmate. Which of the following is the best way to start the conversation? A) "What are your thoughts on your classes so far?". B) "I don't like this class.". C) "Let's not talk.". D) "Do you like the lunches?". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "What are your thoughts on your classes so far?". 9. Which of the following is a recommended way to show someone that you value their feelings? A) Ignore their emotions and change the subject. B) Use phrases like, "How did that make you feel?". C) Tell them to stop being emotional. D) Compare their feelings to your own problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use phrases like, "How did that make you feel?". 10. How do you express that you are excited? A) I'm so excited!. B) I can't wait to sleep. C) I'm so bored!. D) I'm feeling blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I'm so excited!. 11. Able to be happy or successful again after something bad happened: A) Inspiring. B) Resilient. C) Eloquent. D) Powerful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resilient. 12. How can you contribute to a conversation without dominating it? A) By interrupting often. B) By sharing relevant information and allowing others to speak. C) By talking about yourself continuously. D) By ignoring others' input. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By sharing relevant information and allowing others to speak. 13. Learning to cook is ..... A) Useful. B) Boring. C) Useless. D) Harmful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Useful. 14. ..... killed Dee? A) Who. B) How. C) Where. D) Why. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who. 15. How do you agree in a conversation? A) I don't think so. B) That's not true. C) I agree. D) I disagree. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I agree. 16. What is a common way to greet someone when you see them for the first time in the day? A) "See you later!". B) "Goodbye!". C) "What's up?". D) "Hello!". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Hello!". 17. What's the purpose of saying: "By the way, do you like traveling?" A) To end a conversation. B) To change the subject and maintain the conversation. C) To complain about traveling. D) To open a conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To change the subject and maintain the conversation. 18. Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation? A) To keep the conversation short. B) To show off your knowledge. C) To make the other person feel inferior. D) To avoid confusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To avoid confusion. 19. Can you tell me about your family? A) I live alone with my cat. B) I have my parents, a younger sister, and a pet dog. C) I have a brother and two pet turtles. D) My family consists of my grandparents and a cousin. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I have my parents, a younger sister, and a pet dog. 20. What does 'Be respectful' mean in a conversation? A) Agreeing with everything the other person says. B) Using volume as a conversational weapon. C) Showing respect for others' thoughts and ideas. D) Ignoring the other person's opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Showing respect for others' thoughts and ideas. 21. ..... he would listen to me. A) I prefer. B) I need. C) I wish. D) I hope. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I wish. 22. After saying you have to leave, how can you give context? A) End on your turn. B) Communicate a time limit. C) Repeat the apology. D) Say what you're doing next. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Say what you're doing next. 23. Sound (adj) means: A) Deep and undisturbed. B) Involving considerable difficulty or hardship. C) A qualification awarded to a student. D) Successfully complete an academic degree. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deep and undisturbed. 24. You can ask a question whenever, BUT time and place matter too. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 25. Which of these is a command? A) I am fine. B) Please sit down. C) Goodbye. D) How are you?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Please sit down. 26. I've been wanting to do that ..... ten years. A) In. B) During. C) Since. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For. 27. If you want to build rapport with someone, which strategy should you use? A) Only talk about yourself. B) Avoid asking questions. C) Subtly match their tone, pace, or energy level. D) Focus on negative topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subtly match their tone, pace, or energy level. 28. What are some important rules of dining etiquette you should follow? A) Start eating before everyone is seated. B) Use utensils properly, keep elbows off the table, chew with your mouth closed, and wait for everyone to be served. C) Talk loudly during the meal. D) Use your hands for everything. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use utensils properly, keep elbows off the table, chew with your mouth closed, and wait for everyone to be served. 29. Which sentence is a question? A) Where are you from?. B) I am from Brazil. C) See you later. D) My name is Ana. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Where are you from?. 30. Reading can be a ..... hobby. A) Short-term. B) Lifelong. C) Tiring. D) Harmful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lifelong. 31. Why is it awesome to learn a second language in today's world? A) Mastering one's native language is more important than learning a second language. B) Learning a second language can hinder cognitive development. C) Learning a second language is unnecessary in today's world. D) Learning a second language is crucial in today's globalized world as it offers numerous cognitive, professional, and personal benefits. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning a second language is crucial in today's globalized world as it offers numerous cognitive, professional, and personal benefits. 32. I'd like to do a computer class. A) You're welcome!. B) When's the first lesson?. C) Sure! No problem. D) Brown. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sure! No problem. 33. What is the reason for "Complete the text" ? A) Crossword. B) Write. C) Story. D) Paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Write. 34. What is the most effective way to follow up with a guest after their stay? A) Send them a generic email without personalization. B) Call them to ask if they enjoyed their stay and if there is anything you can improve. C) Post a public review request on social media without contacting them directly. D) Ignore them and focus on new guests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call them to ask if they enjoyed their stay and if there is anything you can improve. 35. What skill is needed to correctly identify rising vs falling tag questions? A) Listening for tone. B) Matching vocabulary. C) Reading the sentence silently. D) Memorizing grammar rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Listening for tone. 36. Would you send her an email ..... call her for an answer? A) If. B) Nor. C) Or. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 37. Comonly this letter is muted at the end of the words ..... A) F. B) B. C) E. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) E. 38. Which phrase would you use to introduce yourself? A) Where are you going?. B) My name is Anna. C) How are you?. D) See you soon!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My name is Anna. 39. What is the main role of saying what you'll do next? A) To criticize their schedule. B) To avoid apologizing. C) To provide a clear transition out of the conversation. D) To justify staying longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a clear transition out of the conversation. 40. Choose the correct response to: "Did you see the movie?" A) "Yes, I did.". B) "Yes, I am.". C) "Yes, I does.". D) "Yes, I do.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Yes, I did.". 41. My surname is Jones. A) No problem. B) Great!. C) How can I help ypu?. D) Can you spell it?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can you spell it?. 42. Which of the following is a proper noun and is used correctly in a sentence? A) The city is big. B) School is fun. C) The teacher is nice. D) Paris is beautiful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Paris is beautiful. 43. Which of the following is NOT a respectful behavior in a conversation? A) Finding common ground. B) Continuing the conversation even if you disagree. C) Avoiding personal attacks. D) Using volume as a conversational weapon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using volume as a conversational weapon. 44. In general, what can the "WH" questions help you do? A) Know when something happened. B) Find out where something happened. C) Find out what the reason is for something. D) Get more information about something. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Get more information about something. 45. To ..... this subject you need to get at least a score of 60%. A) ID card. B) Grade. C) Pass. D) Scholarship. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pass. 46. What should you do if someone else is being talked over during a conversation? A) Change the topic. B) Join the person dominating the conversation. C) Ignore the situation. D) Bail them out by redirecting the conversation to them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bail them out by redirecting the conversation to them. 47. Which step focuses on ending the discussion when it's your turn to speak? A) Communicate a time limit. B) End the conversation on your turn. C) Pack up your stuff. D) Apologize and repeat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) End the conversation on your turn. 48. I'm sorry, but he's in a meeting now. A) Okay. Then, I'll meet him now. B) Do you know when it'll be over?. C) Sorry. I can't meet him now. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do you know when it'll be over?. 49. Eye contact refers to ..... A) Eyeball to eyeball. B) The act of directly looking into someone's eyes. C) 80/20. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The act of directly looking into someone's eyes. 50. To want something especially strongly: A) Desire. B) Mentor. C) Quest. D) Inspire. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Desire. 51. What do Wi-Fi signals use to send information? A) Water waves. B) Radio waves. C) Light waves. D) Sound waves. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Radio waves. 52. The "G" is muted when it comes before a ..... A) N. B) M. C) W. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) N. 53. Which question is correctly formed? A) Do she has a book?. B) Does she have a pen?. C) Have he has a bike?. D) Has he have a laptop?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Does she have a pen?. 54. How can you compare two different brands of the same product? A) Evaluate features, quality, price, reviews, and warranty. B) Select the brand based on its logo color. C) Compare only the packaging design. D) Choose the brand with the most advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluate features, quality, price, reviews, and warranty. 55. How do you ask someone about their well-being? A) How are you?. B) What time is it?. C) Where are you?. D) What is your name?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How are you?. 56. How do you tell someone you are happy? A) I'm feeling sad today. B) I don't want to talk about it. C) You can say 'I'm really happy!' or 'I feel great today!'. D) Everything is terrible!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You can say 'I'm really happy!' or 'I feel great today!'. 57. Which of the following is the best example of conversational turn-taking? A) A:Hi! B:Hi! A:Hi! B:Hi!. B) A:Hi! B:Hi! A:How are you? B:I'm good. C) A:Hi! A:How are you? B:I'm good. D) A:Hi! B:Hi! B:How are you? B:I'm good. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A:Hi! B:Hi! A:How are you? B:I'm good. 58. Gestures refer to ..... A) Zig zags and dohickeys and a lot of other things with your hands and heads. B) The part of nonverbal communication that involves physical movements and our body. C) A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. 59. The ..... recorded the least number of infections during testing. A) Central Women's Correctional Institution. B) Chachoengsao Central Prison. C) Mae Sot Prison. D) Nonthaburi Central Prison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mae Sot Prison. 60. How would you describe a device with a glass door for viewing food? A) Heater. B) Blender. C) Microwave Oven. D) Grill. 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