This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Conversation Skills – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conversation Skills Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How can you make sure your conversation partner feels heard? A) Interrupt them frequently. B) Repeat back what they said in your own words. C) Look around the room while they speak. D) Check your phone often. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repeat back what they said in your own words. 2. Painting and drawing are ..... hobbies. A) Different. B) Noisy. C) Tiring. D) Creative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Creative. 3. Why is asking questions important in a conversation? A) It is better to talk about oneself without asking questions. B) Asking questions is a waste of time. C) Asking questions helps in understanding the other person's perspective, gaining insights, and building rapport. D) Questions make conversations boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asking questions helps in understanding the other person's perspective, gaining insights, and building rapport. 4. Carry your passport in case you have no ..... to show at the gate. A) I.D. B) Module. C) Compulsory. D) Graduation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I.D. 5. What is your hobby? A) Traveling to new countries. B) Cooking gourmet meals. C) Playing video games. D) Reading books. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reading books. 6. Which of the following sentences uses the "present perfect tense" correctly? A) She have worked in the library for 10 years. B) We have lived in the same house since I was born. C) He haven't stayed here for years. D) They have studied the module last year. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We have lived in the same house since I was born. 7. Where do Internet cables travel? A) Only inside buildings. B) Only in cities. C) All around the world, even under oceans. D) Only in space. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All around the world, even under oceans. 8. Which of these is an appropriate question to ask a classmate about their weekend? A) "Did you have a good weekend?". B) "Why are you here?". C) "Are you leaving now?". D) "What is your favorite color?". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Did you have a good weekend?". 9. How do you express that you need more time to think about a purchase? A) I don't need to think about it. B) I'm ready to buy it now. C) I have already made my decision. D) I need more time to think about this purchase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I need more time to think about this purchase. 10. How many sounds are in English? A) 32. B) 41. C) 44. D) 47. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 44. 11. Which of the following adjectives describes someone practical? A) Genuine. B) Down to earth. C) Floating. D) Narrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Down to earth. 12. Why do people enjoy sharing their experiences? A) To gain popularity and fame. B) To compete with others for attention. C) To document their lives for future reference. D) People enjoy sharing their experiences to connect with others and foster community. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) People enjoy sharing their experiences to connect with others and foster community. 13. Asking yourself each of these questions will help you make sure you are contributing to a conversation effectively. Which should probably be the least of your concerns? A) Is this mixed company?. B) Are you using the right amount of jargon for your listeners?. C) Will people think I am weird if I bring this up?. D) Are you revealing information told to you in confidence?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will people think I am weird if I bring this up?. 14. Your teacher is busy talking to another student. What is the best way to get her attention? A) Raise your hand and wave it around!. B) Call out to you teacher and say, "I need help". C) Say, "Excuse me, can I ask you a question?". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Say, "Excuse me, can I ask you a question?". 15. Which word means to be able to express oneself clearly and effectively: A) Powerful. B) Resilient. C) Eloquent. D) Journey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eloquent. 16. What is a good way to start a conversation in the office? A) Why are you here?. B) Do you like your job?. C) What is your salary?. D) How's your day been?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) How's your day been?. 17. What is the purpose of "Walk and Talk" questions? A) Learn about others. B) Critique friends. C) Avoid speaking. D) Write about memories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Learn about others. 18. John:I am ..... digital marketing. Most of my work is done online. A) On. B) In. C) At. D) With. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In. 19. A journey with a specific purpose is called a: A) Desire. B) Quest. C) Mentor. D) Resilient. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quest. 20. I've been ..... engineering ever since I graduated. A) At. B) For. C) In. D) On. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In. 21. What phrase can you use to show appreciation when someone leaves a message for you? A) Your message is noted!. B) I appreciate your time!. C) Thank you for your message!. D) Thanks for reaching out!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thank you for your message!. 22. What is the meaning of 'lose touch with someone'? A) No longer have contact with someone. B) Have contact with someone. C) Meet by chance. D) Stop having contact with someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stop having contact with someone. 23. What phrase can describe a historical place? A) When it was discovered. B) Its structure and state. C) When it was built. D) What it is known for. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) What it is known for. 24. The highest number of Covid-19 infections in the prisons was recorded at ..... A) Bangkok Remand Prison. B) Thon Buri Remand Prison. C) Chiang Mai Central Prison. D) Central Women's Correctional Institution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chiang Mai Central Prison. 25. Which phrase would you use to say you do not enjoy watching TV? A) I like watching TV. B) I love TV. C) I don't like watching TV. D) I watch TV every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I don't like watching TV. ← 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books