Greetings and Introductions Quiz: Test Your Language Skills

Question 1

Someone says "Good evening" when entering a shop. What time of day is it?

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Evening

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Morning

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Afternoon

Question 2

When meeting someone from a different culture who speaks a different language, how can you use body language and common gestures to greet them politely?

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Smile, make eye contact, and use simple gestures like nodding or waving.

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Avoid eye contact and keep your distance.

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Use big gestures and speak loudly.

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Cross your arms and avoid any physical contact.

Question 3

Imagine you're meeting a new friend for the first time.  Which dialogue shows the best way to greet them, introduce yourself, and ask a follow-up question?

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A dialogue that uses both formal and informal language, depending on the situation, and includes greetings, introductions, and follow-up questions.

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A dialogue using only formal greetings and introductions.

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A dialogue with follow-up questions, but no greetings or introductions.

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A dialogue using only informal language, even though it includes greetings, introductions, and follow-up questions.

Question 4

How does the time of day or a special occasion affect the choice of greeting we use?

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It can make some greetings more or less suitable.

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It doesn't make a difference.

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It only matters in formal situations.

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It always decides which greeting we use.

Question 5

When greeting someone, it's important to pay attention to body language. Which of these actions is usually not a good idea?

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Crossing your arms

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Making eye contact

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Smiling

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Nodding

Question 6

When meeting someone new in a formal setting, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Good day.

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Hello there!

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Howdy!

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What's up?

Question 7

You're visiting a country where you don't speak the language. How can you greet and introduce yourself without knowing the words?

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Use a phrasebook or translation app.

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Speak loudly and slowly.

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Avoid using gestures.

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Wait for someone to approach you.

Question 8

You're visiting a friend in France. When you arrive at their house, their grandmother is sitting in the living room. Which French greeting is most appropriate to use when addressing her?

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Bonjour, madame

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Salut, mamie

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Hello, grandma

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Hi there

Question 9

How can non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact, be used to make greetings and introductions more or less polite or friendly?

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Non-verbal cues can be used to make greetings and introductions more or less polite or friendly, depending on the situation and the specific non-verbal cues used.

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Non-verbal cues can only make greetings and introductions less polite or friendly.

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Non-verbal cues only make greetings and introductions more polite or friendly.

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Non-verbal cues don't affect how polite or friendly greetings and introductions are.

Question 10

When learning a foreign language, why is it important to be aware of regional variations in greetings?

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To avoid using the wrong greeting and appearing rude

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To ensure you are always using the most formal greeting

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To impress native speakers with your advanced language skills

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To confuse native speakers by using unfamiliar greetings

Question 11

In the target language culture you're learning, how might the importance of eye contact during greetings differ from English-speaking contexts?

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Eye contact is a sign of respect and should be maintained.

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Eye contact is seen as disrespectful and should be avoided.

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Eye contact is only important in formal greetings.

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The importance of eye contact is the same as in English-speaking contexts.

Question 12

In some Spanish-speaking countries, people often greet each other with a kiss on each cheek and say 'Hola'. What does this custom show?

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Respect and friendship

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A formal greeting

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A romantic gesture

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A religious tradition

Question 13

In the United Kingdom, which greeting is often used in casual situations?

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Hi

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Guten Morgen

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Buenos días

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common way to greet someone in English?

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Bye

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Hello

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Good afternoon

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How are you?

Question 15

Which of the following questions can you ask someone to find out their name?

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What's your name?

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How old are you?

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Where do you live?

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What do you like to do?

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct way to respond to "How are you?" when you are well?

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I'm good, thank you

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I'm not so good

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I'm sick

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I'm tired

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct way to say "I live in London" in English?

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I live in London

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I living in London

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I lives in London

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I am living in London

Question 18

How would you ask someone their name in French?

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Comment tu t'appelles?

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Wie heißen Sie?

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What is your name?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

Question 19

When meeting someone formally, what is the most appropriate greeting?

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Good afternoon, Mr. Smith

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Hi, how are you?

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Hello, my name is...

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Nice to meet you

Question 20

When someone says 'Nice to meet you', what is the appropriate response?

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Likewise

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Thank you

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Hello

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Goodbye

Question 21

Which phrase is used as a farewell in French?

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Au revoir

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Ciao

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Auf Wiedersehen

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Hasta luego

Question 22

In German, how would you ask someone 'Where are you from?'?

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Wo kommst du her?

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Wie geht es dir?

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Wie heißen Sie?

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Was machst du?

Question 23

Which response means 'I am from London'?

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I am from London

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Ich komme aus Berlin

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Je viens de Paris

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Soy de Madrid

Question 24

When asking someone's age politely, which question is most appropriate?

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Excuse me, may I ask your age?

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How old are you?

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What is your age?

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Can you tell me your age, please?

Question 25

When greeting someone in French, which word should you use?

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Bonjour

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Hello

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Hola

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Ciao

Question 26

When someone greets you with "Bonjour" in French, what is the appropriate response?

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Bonjour

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Merci

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Au revoir

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S'il vous plait

Question 27

Which question can you ask to learn about someone's occupation?

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What do you do?

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What is your name?

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How old are you?

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Where do you live?

Question 28

Which greeting is best suited for a formal occasion?

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Good morning, Mr. Smith

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Hello, my friend

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Hey, there

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Yo, what's up?

Question 29

How do you ask someone their name in Spanish?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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¿Qué nombre tienes?

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¿Cómo estás?

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¿De dónde eres?

Question 30

What is the best response to the question "¿Cómo estás?

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Estoy bien

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Me llamo Juan

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Mucho gusto

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De nada

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a personal pronoun?

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And

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I

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You

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He

Question 32

How do you introduce yourself in French?

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Je m'appelle

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Tu es

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Comment ça va?

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Bonjour

Question 33

Which phrase means "Nice to meet you"?

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Mucho gusto

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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Estoy bien

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Hola

Question 34

Which question would you ask to find out how old someone is?

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¿Cuántos años tienes?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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¿Dónde vives?

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¿Qué hora es?

Question 35

How do you say "My name is John" in German?

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Ich heiße John

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Ich bin John

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John ist mein Name

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Mein Name John

Question 36

How do you say 'My name is...' in Spanish?

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Me llamo...

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Je m'appelle...

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Ich heiße...

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My name is...

Question 37

Which of the following is the correct way to ask someone their name in English?

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What is your name?

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Wie heißen Sie?

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Comment tu t'appelles?

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Cómo te llamas?

Question 38

How do you reply to 'Hello' in German?

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Guten Tag

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Bonjour

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Hola

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Ciao

Question 39

What is the French phrase for 'nice to meet you'?

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Enchanté

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Mucho gusto

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Prazer em conhecê-lo

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Nice to meet you

Question 40

How do you ask someone where they are from in Spanish?

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¿De dónde eres?

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¿Où habites-tu?

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Wo kommst du her?

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Where do you come from?

Question 41

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'my name is...' in German?

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Ich heiße...

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Je m'appelle...

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Me llamo...

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My name is...

Question 42

What is the Italian greeting?

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Ciao

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Hola

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Bonjour

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Guten Tag

Question 43

How do you ask someone how they are in Spanish?

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¿Cómo estás?

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¿Comment ça va?

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Wie geht es dir?

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How are you?

Question 44

How do you most often greet someone in English?

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Hello

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Goodbye

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Thank you

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Please

Question 45

Which question is correct for asking someone their name?

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What's your name?

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How are you called?

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Can I have your name?

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What do they call you?

Question 46

How should you respond to the question, 'What's your name?'

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My name is John.

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I am John.

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You can call me John.

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It's John.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a polite way to address someone in English?

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Hey

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Mr.

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Mrs.

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Miss

Question 48

What is the correct way to ask someone how they are?

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How are you?

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Are you well?

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How do you do?

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What's up?

Question 49

How do you say goodbye in a formal setting?

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Farewell

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Bye

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See you later

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Cheers

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a Spanish greeting?

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Ciao

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Hola

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Buenos días

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Buenas tardes

Question 51

When meeting someone new from a different culture, how might their body language and gestures differ from what you're used to?

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They might stand further apart than you expect.

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They might make more eye contact than you're comfortable with.

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Their gestures might be more expressive than you're used to.

Question 52

When greeting someone in French, what is the most common and appropriate phrase to use?

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Bonjour

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Guten Tag

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Hola

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Ciao

Question 53

In German, how do you ask someone their name?

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Wie heißen Sie?

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Wie geht es Ihnen?

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Wo ist die Toilette?

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Entschuldigung

Question 54

If someone asks you "What is your name?" in French, which response would be correct?

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Je m'appelle...

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Comment ça va?

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Bonjour

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Merci

Question 55

Which phrase means "nice to meet you" in German?

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Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen

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Guten Tag

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Wie geht es Ihnen?

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Auf Wiedersehen

Question 56

In Italian, what is the correct way to respond to the question "Qual è la tua nazionalità?" (What is your nationality?)

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Sono italiano/italiana

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Mi chiamo...

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Grazie

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Buongiorno

Question 57

When someone says, "Hello, I'm Lisa." Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?

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Nice to meet you, Lisa.

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Goodbye, I'm John.

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How old are you?

Question 58

Which greeting is more suitable for a formal setting?

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Good morning

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Hello

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Hi

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What's up?

Question 59

How do you introduce yourself in English?

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My name is

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Je m'appelle

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Mi nombre es

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Ich heiße

Question 60

What is the correct way to ask someone their age?

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How old are you?

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How old you are?

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What is your age?

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How many years do you have?

Question 61

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'Nice to meet you' in English?

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Nice to meet you

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Enchanté

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Mucho gusto

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Piacere

Question 62

What is the correct way to ask someone where they are from?

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Where are you from?

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Where are you?

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Where do you live?

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Where you are?

Question 63

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'Goodbye' in English?

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Goodbye

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Au revoir

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Ciao

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Adios

Question 64

Which of the following is the correct way to ask someone their name?

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What is your name?

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How do you call?

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What you name?

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Your name?