This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 13 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which is NOT a "WH" question? A) When. B) Who. C) Whoa. D) How. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whoa. 2. If you don't want to do a work that a teacher picks, you could say ..... A) Can you repeat that?. B) Look. C) I want to do something different. D) Thank you. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I want to do something different. 3. What would you say if you want to return an item you purchased? A) I want to keep this item. B) Can I exchange this item instead?. C) I would like to return this item I purchased. D) This item is perfect, no returns needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I would like to return this item I purchased. 4. Which linking word can you use to connect two ideas:'and' or 'but'? A) So. B) Or. C) Yet. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 5. What do you say when you meet someone? A) Hello. B) Goodbye. C) What's up?. D) See you later. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hello. 6. How can you encourage someone to tell you more during a conversation? A) By asking them yes or no questions. B) By giving them time to think and respond. C) By talking about yourself. D) By ending the conversation quicklyTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By giving them time to think and respond. 7. If someone is busy, how can you politely ask them when they will be available? A) Why are you so busy all the time?. B) I need an answer right now!. C) "I understand you're busy. When would be a good time for us to connect?". D) Can you just text me later?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I understand you're busy. When would be a good time for us to connect?". 8. What is a good way to end a conversation? A) Ignore the person and walk away. B) Change the subject to something negative. C) Thank the person for the conversation and wish them a great day!. D) Say good bye. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thank the person for the conversation and wish them a great day!. 9. Which word describes an object that is practical and useful? A) Genuine. B) Efficient. C) Narrow. D) Floating. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Efficient. 10. What is the Internet made of? A) One big computer. B) Billions of connected computers. C) Just mobile phones. D) Satellites only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Billions of connected computers. 11. Who can ask or answer questions? A) You. B) Anyone. C) Anyone but situational. D) Me. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anyone. 12. What is a reason you might be turned down from a conversation? A) They are discussing a topic you know very well. B) You are not familiar with the topic. C) You are too eager to join. D) You have already spoken too much. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You are not familiar with the topic. 13. How can you describe a generous person? A) Greedy. B) Thoughtful. C) Efficient. D) Impatient. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thoughtful. 14. What does a router do? A) Stores games. B) Connects devices to the Internet. C) Charges your phone. D) Plays music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connects devices to the Internet. 15. In the word "elephant" the ph sounds like a ..... A) F. B) S. C) T. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) F. 16. An unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity: A) Journey. B) Adventure. C) Quest. D) Mentor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adventure. 17. When starting a conversation, it's important to find a ..... interest with the other person. A) Common. B) Unique. C) Personal. D) Different. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Common. 18. Your friends are talking about making a snowman. What can you say or do to join the conversation? A) Run up and throw a snowball at them. B) I like to go sledding. C) Can I help you make a snowman?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can I help you make a snowman?. 19. I fell ..... teaching, really. A) Into. B) Onto. C) Across. D) Over. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Into. 20. Which of the following is a non-verbal communication cue that shows you are listening? A) Looking away from the speaker. B) Checking your phone. C) Nodding your head. D) Interrupting the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nodding your head. 21. How do you introduce yourself in a business meeting? A) Hello, my name is [Your Name], I am the [Your Job Title] at [Your Company]. I look forward to discussing [meeting topic]. B) Greetings, I am [Your Name], the assistant at [Your Company]. C) Hi, I'm [Your Name], a client from [Your Company]. D) Hello, I go by [Your Name], working as a freelancer in [Your Field]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hello, my name is [Your Name], I am the [Your Job Title] at [Your Company]. I look forward to discussing [meeting topic]. 22. Why does the tag question "That's a bit unfair for new drivers, isn't it?" use falling intonation? A) The speaker expects agreement. B) The speaker doubts the idea. C) The speaker is asking for advice. D) The speaker is correcting someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The speaker expects agreement. 23. If something is "strange, " it means it is ..... A) Normal. B) Common. C) Unusual. D) Beautiful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unusual. 24. What do you want to be when you grow up? A) I want to be a software engineer. B) I want to be a travel blogger. C) I want to be a chef. D) I want to be a professional athlete. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I want to be a software engineer. 25. Imagine you are in a conversation and the other person is sharing something personal. What is a good strategy to ensure you understand them? A) Commit to understanding what the other person is saying. B) Wait for your turn to speak. C) Think about your own experiences. D) Change the topic quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commit to understanding what the other person is saying. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesDiscourse QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConversation Skills Quiz 1Conversation Skills Quiz 2Conversation Skills Quiz 3Conversation Skills Quiz 4Conversation Skills Quiz 5Conversation Skills Quiz 6Conversation Skills Quiz 7Conversation Skills Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books