This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Topic Shift – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Topic Shift Quiz 1 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A speaker says, "Let's circle back to the main topic after hearing everyone's input." What communication feature is most emphasized here? A) Politeness marker and topic control. B) Turn-taking and topic shift. C) Politeness marker and topic shift. D) Turn-taking and topic control. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Turn-taking and topic control. 2. "Good to see you. Anyway I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday." A) Topic Shifting. B) Topic Control. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Shifting. 3. In which situation is topic shifting MOST acceptable and strategic? A) . "O ayan na, boring na 'to eh.". B) "Hindi ko gets, next topic na tayo.". C) Biglaang tanong: "May boyfriend ka na?" during recitation. D) "Can we revisit that later? I think we need to finish this first.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Can we revisit that later? I think we need to finish this first.". 4. Which of the following best demonstrates a violation of turn-taking norms? A) Talking continuously without letting others speak. B) Taking a long pause before responding. C) Using fillers like "uhm" or "you know.". D) Interrupting with clarifying questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Talking continuously without letting others speak. 5. In a panel discussion, one speaker says, "I see your point, but I'd like to offer a slightly different take." What communication strategies are applied here? A) Turn-taking and topic shifting. B) Turn-taking and politeness marker. C) Politeness marker and topic control. D) Topic shifting and Inclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turn-taking and politeness marker. 6. The students answered the teacher's question in unison. A) TS. B) NTS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NTS. 7. "We're talking about school here, right?" A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifitng. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Control. 8. "It was going to be nice having nothing to do but enjoy their little family for the next two weeks." A) Topic Shifting. B) Topic Control. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Shifting. 9. Bakit effective ang paggamit ng "po" at "opo" sa digital communication, lalo na sa comment sections or email? A) Nakaka-cute pakinggan. B) Para di masita ni admin. C) Default setting ng keyboard. D) To soften the tone and show respect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To soften the tone and show respect. 10. Which of the following responses shows the least appropriate use of a politeness marker in a formal setting? A) "Sorry po, just checking if I did it right.". B) "Hi sir, may I know the deadline po?". C) "Excuse me, I would like to clarify the task po.". D) "Boss, pakisabi na lang kung kelan 'yung due ah.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Boss, pakisabi na lang kung kelan 'yung due ah.". 11. During a debate, James rebuts a claim of his opponent by introducing his argument. A) TS. B) NTS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TS. 12. Which phrase can signal you are politely ending your turn? A) "That's all I have to say, thank you.". B) "I'm done done now". C) "Anyway ". D) "It's your turn next". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "That's all I have to say, thank you.". 13. A student suddenly says, "Anyway, speaking of food, have you tried that new canteen?" in a conversation about exams. What is this an example of? A) Clarification. B) Politeness strategy. C) Topic shift. D) Backchanneling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic shift. 14. Which of the following most effectively combines a politeness marker with a topic shift? A) "Moving on now ". B) "That's wrong. Let's talk about something else.". C) "If you don't mind, could we also touch on the budget concerns?". D) "Change topic please.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "If you don't mind, could we also touch on the budget concerns?". 15. "Go on with your ideas. I'll let you finish first before I say something." A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Control. 16. "let's go back to the topic" A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifitng. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Control. 17. Which of the following responses best illustrates the use of a politeness marker in declining an invitation? A) "I'm afraid I won't be able to attend, but thank you for inviting me.". B) "Sorry, I won't come.". C) "I'm not interested.". D) "No, I can't.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I'm afraid I won't be able to attend, but thank you for inviting me.". 18. The presenter explains the methodologies of the research after the background of the study. A) TS. B) NTS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TS. 19. "We are talking about computer software here, right?" A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Control. 20. During a heated online debate, which response demonstrates effective turn-taking and topic control? A) "Whatever. Let me talk.". B) "You're wrong. Let me explain.". C) "I'm still talking. Wait your turn.". D) "Before I respond, may I clarify your last point?". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Before I respond, may I clarify your last point?". 21. "Hey, how are you? I missed you!" A) Topic Shifting. B) Topic Control. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Shifting. 22. Which of the following best demonstrates effective turn-taking in a heated classroom debate? A) Dominating the floor to assert a point. B) Interrupting with strong rebuttals. C) Waiting for the speaker to pause and saying "May I respond?. D) Avoiding eye contact to prevent being called. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Waiting for the speaker to pause and saying "May I respond?. 23. "Oh, by the way, there is a telephone message for you." A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic Shifting. 24. Which of the following statements effectively combines a politeness marker and a topic shift? A) "I apologize for the misunderstanding, let me clarify my point". B) "Sorry to cut you off, but let me share this quick story.". C) "My I please talk now? This is what I am trying to say". D) "I respect your opinion. Now, listen to mine.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Sorry to cut you off, but let me share this quick story.". 25. When Fiona's teacher asked what she remembered from their previous lesson, Fiona answered that she forgot to bring her notebook and couldn't check her notes. A) TS. B) NTS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TS. 26. "Speaking of summer, do you even feel how hot it is outside?" A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic Shifting. 27. Which of the following utterances is the LEAST likely to be interpreted as a politeness marker? A) "May I borrow your notes, please?". B) "I need that now. Give it to me.". C) "Would you mind helping me?". D) "Excuse me, could you repeat that?". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I need that now. Give it to me.". 28. "We need to work together for this project. William, you're good at making good visuals, yes? Are you interested in doing it for us? A) Topic Control. B) Topic Shifting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic Control. 29. Oliver asked Bernadette if she already studied for their test. Bernadette replied by saying "yes." A) TS. B) NTS. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NTS. 30. Ano ang pinaka-angkop na polite way para humingi ng favor? A) "Tulungan mo na ako, dali.". B) "Utang na loob, ikaw na bahala.". C) "Gawin mo naman 'to.". D) "Pa-help please, kung okay lang sayo.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Pa-help please, kung okay lang sayo.". Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCoherence QuizCohesion And Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers QuizEllipsis And Substitution QuizFour Main Cohesive Ties QuizGrammatical Cohesion Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books