Asking and Answering Questions: Master the Basics of Conversation

Question 1

When meeting someone for the first time, which greeting is considered polite and formal?

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Hello, I'm [your name].

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What's up?

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How are you?

Question 2

In a formal setting, what is the most appropriate way to introduce yourself?

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Hello, I'm John Smith.

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Yo, I'm John.

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Sup, I'm John.

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My name is John. Pleased to meet you.

Question 3

Which of the following is the grammatically correct way to ask a question about someone's name in English?

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What is your name?

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What do you name?

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How are you called?

Question 4

What is the most common and grammatically correct way to ask a question about the time in English?

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What time is it?

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Can you tell me the hour?

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What does the clock say?

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Do you know what time it is?

Question 5

What is the most common way to ask for someone's name in English?

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What is your name?

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What do people call you?

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What is your title?

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How should I address you?

Question 6

Which of the following questions is used to inquire about someone's health or well-being?

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How are you feeling today?

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What is your occupation?

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Where are you from?

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What is your favorite color?

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

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Are you a student?

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Tell me about your family.

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Why did you choose to study English?

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What are your hobbies?

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of using 'wh-' words (who, what, when, where, why) in questions?

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To ask for specific information

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To indicate possession

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To express surprise or disbelief

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To make questions more polite

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

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You don't like coffee, do you?

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How old are you?

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What is your favorite food?

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What do you think about the weather today?

Question 10

To ask someone their name in English, which is the grammatically correct question?

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What is your name?

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What are you called?

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Which is your name?

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How do you name?

Question 11

To ask someone's age in English, you would say:

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How old are you?

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Which is your age?

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What age do you have?

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How old is your age?

Question 12

When answering a question in English, it is polite and natural to:

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Use the same tense as the questioner

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Repeat the question in your answer

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Avoid using contractions

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Always use the present tense

Question 13

In an informal conversation, an appropriate question to ask someone might be:

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What do you enjoy doing for fun?

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What are your financial aspirations?

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What is your occupation?

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Where do you currently reside?

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

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Are you a student?

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What is your favorite color?

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Tell me about your family

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Why do you like learning English?

Question 15

In English conversation, it is considered impolite to end a conversation by:

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Simply leaving without saying anything

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Saying 'I have to go now'

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Saying 'It was nice chatting with you'

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Saying 'Thank you for talking to me'

Question 16

Which of the following greetings is most appropriate in a formal setting?

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Good morning

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Yo, what's up?

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Hey there

Question 17

Which response best expresses gratitude and positivity?

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I'm doing well, thank you

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Could be better

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OK

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Not too bad

Question 18

When seeking specific directions, which question is most clear and likely to provide useful information?

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How do I get to the nearest grocery store?

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Can you direct me to the grocery store?

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Where's the grocery store?

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to decline a request in polite English?

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No problem

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I'm sorry, but I can't

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I'm afraid that's not possible

Question 20

When responding negatively, which phrase conveys a polite refusal?

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I'm sorry, I can't help you with that

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It's not possible

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I don't want to

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Not really

Question 21

Which question is designed to elicit an opinion or personal viewpoint?

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What do you think of this idea?

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What happened yesterday?

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Where did you go last night?

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What time is it?

Question 22

When seeking a direct yes or no response, which question is most straightforward?

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Is this your book?

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Could you possibly tell me if this is your book?

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I wonder if this is your book

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Do you know if this is your book?

Question 23

What is the most polite way to request someone to repeat themselves?

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Excuse me, could you please repeat that?

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Sorry, I didn't get that

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What?

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Can you say that again?

Question 24

Which of the following is the most appropriate greeting for someone you have just met?

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Hello, it's nice to meet you.

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Shalom, my friend!

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Yo, what's up?

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Howdy, partner!

Question 25

Which question word is used to ask about someone's identity?

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Who

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Where

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What

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Why

Question 26

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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Where do you come from?

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From where do you come?

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Where are you come from?

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Where you come from?

Question 27

Why do we use the phrase "Excuse me"?

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To get someone's attention politely.

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To apologize for interrupting.

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To show excitement.

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To express gratitude.

Question 28

What is the appropriate response to the request "May I ask you a question?"

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Yes, of course.

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No, I'm busy.

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Maybe later.

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What do you want to know?

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

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Don't you think the new movie is great?

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What did you think of the new movie?

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Why do you like the new movie?

Question 30

What is the primary function of eye contact in communication?

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To establish connection and engagement.

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To avoid showing interest.

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To intimidate the other person.

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To indicate dominance.

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

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Could you tell me about your experience in teaching?

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What is the capital of France?

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Is your favorite color blue?

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What time do you get up in the mornings?

Question 32

When responding to a question, it is important to:

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Provide relevant information clearly and concisely.

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Talk over others to make sure your voice is heard.

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Use complex vocabulary and formal language.

Question 33

When asking follow-up questions, it is important to:

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Build upon the previous answer and explore the topic further.

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Ask a completely unrelated question.

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Repeat the same question in a different way.

Question 34

Which of the following is a culturally appropriate approach to greeting someone from a different culture?

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Respecting their customs and traditions.

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Using gestures that may be offensive.

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Assuming they speak English.

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Making direct eye contact at all times.

Question 35

Which of the following non-verbal cues indicates interest in the conversation?

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Maintaining eye contact.

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Looking at your phone.

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Yawning.

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Crossing your arms.

Question 36

When answering a question, it is essential to:

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Be honest and truthful.

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Say what you think the other person wants to hear.

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Ignore the question if it makes you uncomfortable.

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Avoid giving a direct answer.

Question 37

When meeting someone for the first time, which phrase is the most polite way to start a conversation?

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Hello, nice to meet you.

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Hey, how are you doing?

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What's up?

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Yo!

Question 38

If you want to know someone's name, what is the most appropriate question to ask?

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What's your name?

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How old are you?

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What do you do for a living?

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Where are you from?

Question 39

To learn about someone's hobbies, what question could you ask?

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What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

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What's your favorite color?

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Do you have any siblings?

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What's your favorite food?

Question 40

Which phrase shows genuine interest in someone's story?

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That's interesting!

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Really?

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Cool.

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Wow!

Question 41

If someone is talking about a difficult situation, what is a kind and empathetic response?

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I'm sorry to hear that.

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Oh well.

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It happens.

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That's too bad.

Question 42

What is the most polite way to end a conversation?

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It was nice talking to you.

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See ya!

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Later.

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Catch you later.

Question 43

Which of these is an open-ended question, encouraging a detailed response?

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What are your thoughts on this topic?

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Is it raining today?

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Do you like pizza?

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Are you enjoying the class?

Question 44

When asking for directions, which question is the most specific and helpful?

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Could you tell me the best way to get to the library from here?

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Where is the library?

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How do I get to the library?

Question 45

In a formal setting, which phrase is the most appropriate way to ask someone their name?

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May I ask your name?

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What's your name?

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Hey, what's up?

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Yo, what's your name?

Question 46

You're meeting a new classmate. Which phrase is the best way to start a conversation?

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Hi, my name is [your name]. Nice to meet you.

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Hey, how are you?

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What's up?

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I'm [your name].

Question 47

Someone asks you, "What do you do?"  How could you answer in a way that's appropriate for a new acquaintance?

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I'm a student at [school name].

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I'm good, thanks.

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I'm fine, how about you?

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Nothing much.

Question 48

Which question is the most suitable way to ask someone about their hobbies?

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What are some of your hobbies?

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What's your favorite thing to do?

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What do you like to do in your free time?

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Do you have any hobbies?

Question 49

You're at a restaurant and want to ask for water. What's the most polite way to ask the waiter?

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Could I please have a glass of water?

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Water, please.

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I want water.

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Give me water.

Question 50

Someone asks, "Where are you from?" What's the most concise and direct answer?

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I'm from [your city/country].

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I was born in [your city/country].

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I live in [your city].

Question 51

You want to find out if your friend is free this weekend. Which question is the most appropriate?

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Are you free this weekend?

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What are you doing this weekend?

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Can we hang out this weekend?

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Do you have any plans this weekend?

Question 52

You're at a store and need directions to the shoe department. Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for help?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can find the shoe department?

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Where's the shoe department?

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I need to find the shoes.

Question 53

Your friend tells you a funny story. Which response shows you enjoyed it the most?

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That's hilarious!

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That's nice.

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I'm glad you told me.

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Okay.

Question 54

You're meeting a friend for coffee. What's the most appropriate way to ask about their day?

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How was your day?

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How are you doing?

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What did you do today?

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What's up?