This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 27 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a sign of good listening? A) Interrupting to ask questions. B) Nodding and making small verbal acknowledgments. C) Looking away frequently. D) Fidgeting while the other person speaks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nodding and making small verbal acknowledgments. 2. What is a good way for Arjun to start a conversation with Abigail? A) Discuss a recent news event. B) Ask for their opinion on a controversial topic. C) Start with a compliment about their appearance. D) Ask an open-ended question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ask an open-ended question. 3. Why is it important to show interest in what the other person is interested in during a conversation? A) It helps you dominate the conversation. B) It makes the other person feel valued and encourages them to share more. C) It allows you to quickly change the topic. D) It helps you avoid listening to them. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It makes the other person feel valued and encourages them to share more. 4. What does the word "literal" mean in the vocabulary list? A) Emotional. B) Related to men. C) Based on facts only. D) Hard to understand. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Based on facts only. 5. 'Who' asks about people. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. What should you do if you run out of things to say? A) Ask open-ended questions or share a related story. B) Repeat what the other person just said. C) Change the subject abruptly. D) Stay silent and avoid eye contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask open-ended questions or share a related story. 7. Which behavior helps you appear confident? A) Using many filler words. B) Sharing ideas effectively. C) Avoiding all pauses. D) Speaking as fast as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sharing ideas effectively. 8. Bagaimana cara Anda menyampaikan bahwa Anda tidak dapat melanjutkan percakapan saat ini? A) Maaf, saya tidak bisa berbicara sekarang. B) Apakah kita bisa berbicara nanti?. C) Saya sibuk, hubungi saya lain kali. D) Silakan lanjutkan tanpa saya. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apakah kita bisa berbicara nanti?. 9. What is an example of a place of interest? A) School. B) Hospital. C) Tourist Attaction. D) Street. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tourist Attaction. 10. Is 'some' considered a "WH" question? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 11. He wishes (that) he ..... have to work today. A) Don't. B) Didn't. C) Doesn't. D) Hadn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Didn't. 12. What is the purpose of avoiding personal attacks in a conversation where two different sides of an issue are being discussed? A) To maintain a respectful and constructive discussion. B) To make the conversation more entertaining. C) To dominate the conversation. D) To ensure the conversation is not repetitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To maintain a respectful and constructive discussion. 13. Which tag question shows the speaker is unsure? A) Falling intonation. B) Rising intonation. C) Short tag. D) No tag. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rising intonation. 14. What phrase can you use to check if someone is following your explanation? A) Am I making sense?. B) Are you following?. C) Is this clear?. D) Do you understand?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are you following?. 15. Which closing line shows both apology and repetition? A) "I have to go.". B) "Sorry-I have to head to work now. Thanks again!". C) "Let's talk forever.". D) "Bye.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Sorry-I have to head to work now. Thanks again!". 16. How do you greet someone in a formal setting? A) Morning, buddy!. B) Sup, dude?. C) Good morning/afternoon/evening, [their title and last name]. D) Hey, what's up?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Good morning/afternoon/evening, [their title and last name]. 17. How can you politely change the subject if a conversation gets uncomfortable? A) Acknowledge the discomfort and introduce a new topic. B) Ignore the discomfort and continue talking about the same topic. C) Change the subject abruptly without any explanation. D) Make a joke about the uncomfortable topic to lighten the mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acknowledge the discomfort and introduce a new topic. 18. What types of questions can you ask to keep a conversation going? A) Request a summary of their day. B) Ask yes or no questions. C) Inquire about their favorite color. D) Ask open-ended questions, follow-up questions, and inquire about interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ask open-ended questions, follow-up questions, and inquire about interests. 19. What greeting would you use when meeting someone for the first time? A) Nice to meet you!. B) What brings you here?. C) Hello, my name is [Your Name]. D) How's it going today?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hello, my name is [Your Name]. 20. An open question has answers that are simple like 'Yes' and 'No'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. How can you transition a conversation from the weather to the weekend? A) How often do you check the weather?. B) Do you have any plans?. C) What is your favorite season?. D) Do you like rain?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do you have any plans?. 22. What do you say if you feel sad? A) I don't care about anything. B) I'm happy today. C) I'm feeling sad. D) Everything is fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm feeling sad. 23. Which of the following is an example of effective body language during a conversation? A) Slouching in your seat. B) Maintaining a confident posture. C) Looking at your phone. D) Tapping your foot impatiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maintaining a confident posture. 24. What did Alex offer to Anna when she visits the restaurant? A) Free appetizers. B) Free drinks. C) Free dessert. D) Free meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Free meal. 25. What is this unit about? A) Sharing childhood memories. B) Learning grammar. C) Practicing vocabulary. D) Reading stories. 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