This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Turn Taking In Conversation – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Turn Taking In Conversation Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A person says, "Sorry, can I correct what I just said?" This shows that the speaker is ..... A) Fixing a mistake. B) Ending the talk. C) Starting a topic. D) Changing the subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fixing a mistake. 2. The purpose of asking questions in a negotiation is to ..... A) Annoy other people. B) Show off one's ability. C) Confirm and clarify information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confirm and clarify information. 3. At what age do children begin to put two words together? (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, pg 51) A) 18-24 months. B) 12-18 months. C) 1 years old. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 18-24 months. 4. Shop assistant: ..... Customer:I'm looking for a pair of tennis shoes.Shop assistant:Let me look in the stockroom. A) Do you want to look for something?. B) What should I help you?. C) Do you want some tennis shoes?. D) How can I help you?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) How can I help you?. 5. Extra money you give to the waiter A) Fare. B) Change. C) Tax. D) Tip. E) Tuition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tip. 6. I work in Munich now. A) Oh, really?. B) Oh, Are you?. C) Oh, hello!. D) Oh, I am doing well. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Oh, really?. 7. What is the most appropriate expression to continue a conversation? A) 'I'm not interested in that.'. B) 'Nice to meet you.'. C) 'By the way, have you seen the latest movie?'. D) 'I think we're done here.'. E) 'Let's wrap this up.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'By the way, have you seen the latest movie?'. 8. Which title would be the best for "Conversational Ballgames" ? A) "Playing New Games in a New Country". B) "How to Play Tennis". C) "Japanese Conversational Styles". D) "Styles of Conversation". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Styles of Conversation". 9. Choose the most polite expression to end a transactional conversation: A) 'I'm done, goodbye.'. B) 'Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.'. C) 'That's all, you can leave now.'. D) 'This conversation is over.'. E) 'I don't need anything else, bye.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.'. 10. Why was it difficult for the author of the essay to converse in Japanese? A) Women are not expected to talk while men are present. B) She used a foreign conversation style. C) Her accent caused her speech to be misunderstood. D) She would make a lot of grammatical mistakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She used a foreign conversation style. 11. Situation:You really want to know Mella's personality, a new friend. You ask your friend " ..... " A) What is Mella like?. B) What does Mella like?. C) What does Mella look like?. D) How does Mella like?. E) How does Mella feel like?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What is Mella like?. 12. A:Have you heard from Bill recently?B ..... A) Pleased to meet you. B) Yes, He's still working downtown. C) Take care yourself. D) No, Bill is not here now. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, He's still working downtown. 13. If you think this is too big. We have a ..... size too. A) Lesser. B) Bigger. C) Smaller. D) Larger. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smaller. 14. Which expression is suitable for wrapping up a transactional conversation? A) 'Let's finish this.'. B) 'I don't think this is useful.'. C) 'That's everything I needed to know. Thank you!'. D) 'I'm done talking to you.'. E) 'You're wasting my time.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'That's everything I needed to know. Thank you!'. 15. What is the best response to:'Do you know where the library is?' A) 'It's on the second floor, near the cafeteria.'. B) 'Why are you asking me?'. C) 'I don't know.'. D) 'I have no idea.'. E) 'The library is far away from here.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'It's on the second floor, near the cafeteria.'. 16. Which of the following is NOT an example of starting a transactional conversation? A) 'Excuse me, do you have a moment?'. B) 'Hi, could you help me with this?'. C) 'Can I talk to you for a minute?'. D) 'May I ask you a question?'. E) 'Thank you for everything.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 'Thank you for everything.'. 17. Situation:Tom is visiting his friend who has been sick for two weeks. He says, " ..... " A) Take it easy. Time flies. B) I'm so excited for you. C) Have an awful time here. D) Happy anniversary. E) Hope you recover soon. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Hope you recover soon. 18. Which of the following is an example of continuing a transactional conversation? A) 'What else do you need help with?'. B) 'Goodbye, take care.'. C) 'Excuse me, may I ask a question?'. D) 'I think that's all for today.'. E) 'Thank you for your assistance.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'What else do you need help with?'. 19. What is "hold back" strategy? A) To hold yourself from breathing. B) To save the best offer for later. C) To stop someone from telling the truth. D) To give support to others. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To save the best offer for later. 20. A: "Is the table reserved?"B: " ..... You can sit on the table no 8 over there" A) No, it isn't. B) Yes, it is. C) Yes, they are. D) No, they aren't. E) Yes, it does. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, it is. 21. Why greeting is important in a negotiation? A) People can easily trust someone who is friendly. B) Setting a good relationship. C) Provide negative environment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Setting a good relationship. 22. How do you spell your last name? A) It's Rogers. B) Please call me Rogers. C) It's R-O-G-E-R-S. D) Pleased to meet you too. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's R-O-G-E-R-S. 23. To end a negotiation, one needs to ..... A) Send a note. B) Provide a summary of discussion. C) Leave other party dissatisfied. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provide a summary of discussion. 24. Which of the following phrases should NOT be used to say that a product is not available at the moment? ..... A) We can re-order it for you. B) I'm sorry. It's not available right now. C) I'm afraid it's currently out of stock. D) We don't have this. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We don't have this. 25. What sports is western-style conversation compared to in the essay? A) Tennis & Basketball. B) Tennis & Bowling. C) Hockey & Soccer. D) Tennis & Volleyball. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tennis & Volleyball. 26. If we don't leave now I'm afraid we'll ..... the last train. A) Miss. B) Turn. C) Forget. D) Fail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Miss. 27. I'd like you to meet my Director, Mr.Sakchai. A) Hello. B) That's for sure. C) Have a nice trip. D) It's nice to meet you. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It's nice to meet you. 28. You thank your friend for her help. She says: ..... A) It's a pity. B) Certainly. C) Any time. D) That's right. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Any time. 29. Samorn:I ..... this blouse and jeans. What about you? A) Am going to wear. B) Going to wear. C) Wears. D) To wear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Am going to wear. 30. Below are the objectives of having a negotiation except ..... A) Provide satisfaction. B) Come to an agreement. C) Achieve a deal. D) Produce argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Produce argument. 31. Sarah meets her old friends, Abby, that they haven't seen each other for 10 years. Sarah says to Abby: ..... A) You seem to have become very old. B) We haven't seen eye to eye for ages. C) We have never met before, I believe. D) You haven't changed a bit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You haven't changed a bit. 32. Strive-For-Five conversations allow you to differentiate support as you talk through ideas. (Zucker & Cabell, pg 93) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. A:I'm sorry. What's your last name again?B: ..... A) W-I-L-L-I-A-M-S. B) It's Williams. C) Good morning. D) My name is James. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's Williams. 34. Could you tell me please how ..... I am from the town centre? A) Near. B) Far. C) Away. D) Close. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Far. 35. I'll be seeing you the in due ..... A) Direction. B) Route. C) Course. D) Path. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Course. 36. Good morning, Nitipon. A) Oh, hello. B) Good morning, Wirote. C) I'm Henry. D) Please call me Paul. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Good morning, Wirote. 37. Can you tell me please how I ..... to the cinema from here? A) Get. B) Take. C) Come. D) Fetch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Get. 38. Can you help please because I've lost my way and ..... to get to the shops before closing time? A) Must. B) Request. C) Need. D) Require. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Need. 39. Boonrat:I ..... a red T-shirt, a miniskirtand eyeglasses. A) Going to wear. B) Is to wear. C) Am going to wear. D) Are going to wear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Am going to wear. 40. Cherprang:This is what he wants ..... A) To say. B) Say. C) Said. D) Saying. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To say. 41. A woman who serves you in the restaurant A) Waitress. B) Staff. C) Servant. D) Barmaid. E) Waiter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Waitress. 42. What contexts can parents start meaningful conversations with their child/children at home? (Zucker & Cabell, pg 136-137) A) During book reading. B) During meals. C) During play. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 43. A:Hello, Emily. How are things going? B: ..... A) Fine, thanks. B) Nice to meet you, too. C) Pretty good, I guess. D) Oh! I really liked it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fine, thanks. 44. A:So, What's up?B: ..... A) Pretty good. B) That's too bad. C) Here you are at last!. D) That's all right. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pretty good. 45. A: "I want to eat spicy fried noodle with fire wing chicken ..... ?"B: "Let me check it first, Sir. Please, wait a moment" A) Anything else, Sir?. B) Is it available. C) Is it booked?. D) Can I have the bill. E) Can I have the menu. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is it available. 46. Am I going in the right ..... for the post office? A) Route. B) Way. C) Direction. D) Sign. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Way. 47. A:Well, have a nice weekend.B: ..... A) I like weekends a lot. B) Let me find you a table near the window. C) Me, too. D) Same to you. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Same to you. 48. John asks Mary if she needs any help. She doesn't, so she replies: ..... A) Thanks, but I shouldn't. B) I certainly hope not. C) No, thank you. D) I 'm thinking about it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, thank you. 49. Gigi:Have you got much homework today?Mimi: ..... A) Yes, if you dont' mind. B) Oh, that's beyond me. C) Not too bad. D) Quite a lot, Gigi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quite a lot, Gigi. 50. What would you say to politely interrupt someone during a conversation? A) 'This is not important.'. B) 'You're wrong, let me talk.'. C) 'Sorry to interrupt, but may I say something?'. D) 'Hey, stop talking!'. E) 'Can you just listen to me?'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'Sorry to interrupt, but may I say something?'. 51. What is the best way to confirm understanding in a transactional conversation? A) 'I don't understand anything.'. B) 'So, you mean that I should submit this by tomorrow, right?'. C) 'I guess I'll figure it out later.'. D) 'What did you just say?'. E) 'You're not making any sense.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'So, you mean that I should submit this by tomorrow, right?'. 52. Why is Japanese-style conversation compared to bowling? A) People speak softly as if they are watching a bowling match. B) Each person tosses out ideas like they are in a bowling league. C) People rush to talk like they rush to get into a bowling game. D) Each person speaks a turn, like people take turns in bowling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Each person speaks a turn, like people take turns in bowling. 53. When choosing a read-aloud text that addresses high-priority topics, you should look for:(Zucker & Cabell, pg 69) A) It has 5-6 unfamiliar words. B) It has cause-effect relationships. C) It has emotion vocabulary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It has emotion vocabulary. 54. My name is Bob Smith. A) So So. B) See you soon. C) My name is Thomas. D) It's Thomas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My name is Thomas. 55. A:Hi, how's your family these days?B: ..... A) Good, but it was quite a long trip. B) They're fine. C) She is doing very well. D) Five people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They're fine. 56. Competent speakers know a lot of different ways to express themselves, and they are unable chose their utterance options wisely in certain situations. (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, pg 41) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. What is the correct response to:'Could you please explain this process to me?' A) 'I'm too busy to explain.'. B) 'Sure, let me explain it step by step.'. C) 'You can figure it out yourself.'. D) 'I don't know how to explain it.'. E) 'Why do you want to know?'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'Sure, let me explain it step by step.'. 58. Jenny:What you to do on Saturday evening?Peter:Saturday? ..... Why? A) I'm sorry. B) I study Chinese once a week. C) Not problem. D) I'm not going to do anything on Saturday evening. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm not going to do anything on Saturday evening. 59. At the end of the lecture, you want to ask the professor a question.What will you say to the professor? A) Excuse me, can you wait for me here?. B) Will you answer my question?. C) Excuse me, can I ask you a question?. D) Would you mind asking me a question?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Excuse me, can I ask you a question?. 60. I'm ..... information about tours in this town. A) Looking down. B) Looking after. C) Looking to. D) Looking for. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Looking for. Next →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesTurn Taking In Conversation Quiz 2Turn Taking In Conversation Quiz 3Conversation Analysis QuizConversation Skills QuizImplicature Exercises QuizMaxims Of Conversation QuizPoliteness And Face QuizPoliteness Strategies Spoken English Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books