This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Topic Shift – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Topic Shift Quiz 1 (25 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) Biglaang tanong: "May boyfriend ka na?" during recitation. B) "Hindi ko gets, next topic na tayo.". C) "Can we revisit that later? I think we need to finish this first.". D) . "O ayan na, boring na 'to eh.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "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) Taking a long pause before responding. B) Interrupting with clarifying questions. C) Using fillers like "uhm" or "you know.". D) Talking continuously without letting others speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) "Hi sir, may I know the deadline po?". B) "Boss, pakisabi na lang kung kelan 'yung due ah.". C) "Excuse me, I would like to clarify the task po.". D) "Sorry po, just checking if I did it right.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "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) Politeness strategy. B) Clarification. C) Backchanneling. D) Topic shift. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic shift. 14. Which of the following most effectively combines a politeness marker with a topic shift? A) "That's wrong. Let's talk about something else.". B) "Change topic please.". C) "Moving on now ". D) "If you don't mind, could we also touch on the budget concerns?". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "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) "Before I respond, may I clarify your last point?". B) "I'm still talking. Wait your turn.". C) "You're wrong. Let me explain.". D) "Whatever. Let me talk.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "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. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesTopic Shift Quiz 2Coherence QuizCohesion And Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers QuizEllipsis And Substitution QuizFour Main Cohesive Ties QuizGrammatical Cohesion QuizInformation Flow QuizInformation Structure QuizLexical Cohesion QuizLinking Words For Writing QuizLinking Words QuizLogical Cohesive Devices QuizRhetorical Cohesion Devices QuizSpoken Discourse QuizSpoken Texts QuizSubstitution And Ellipsis QuizSubstitution In Discourse QuizSubstitution QuizText Cohesion QuizTextual Cohesion QuizTheme And Rheme QuizTheme Rheme Structure QuizUnity And Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books