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THIS IS A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST.
1.
What do the British people mean when saying: 'you must come for dinner' :
a) they really want to invite you b) they want to arrange the exact date of your visit immediately c) in fact they don’t mean it
2.
What does the word “fellow” mean:
a) ) a willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in, or a promise or firm decision to do something b) describes someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you c) a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
3.
What does “hollow” mean:
a) without meaning b) sly c) epitome
4.
Which sentence is correct?
a) Naomi Wolf gave me some a good advice in her book. b) Naomi Wolf gave me two advices in her book. c) Naomi Wolf gave me some good advice in her book.
5.
Which sentence is correct?
a) I would advise you to choose this company. b) I would advize you to choose this company. c) I would advice you to choose this company.
6.
Which phrase would you use to give someone advice in a polite way:
a) You could perhaps think about stop smoking. b) You should stop smoking. c) You have to stop smoking.
7.
Which sentence is correct?
a) The pilot apologized passengers on the delay. b) The pilot apologized for passengers about the delay. c) The pilot apologized to passengers for the delay.
8.
Which spelling is the British spelling?
a) apologise b) apologize c) apologisse
9.
Which sentence is correct?
a) Please accept a lot of apologies. b) Please accept my big apology. c) Please accept my deepest apology.
10.
Finish the sentence: I apologize ….. .:
a) with hole heart b) with wholly heart c) wholeheartedly
11.
Which is not an aim of a performance appraisal:
a) “Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be right.” b) “Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.” c) “Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be perfect.”
12.
Which sentence is correct?
a) They agreed with me of the need of change. b) They agreed with me about the need of change. c) They agreed with me in the need of change.
13.
Which word is missing: “I agree with you to a …. , but … . “
a) limit b) point c) border
14.
Which sentence is not a tip for polite and diplomatic language?
a) Use a lot of negative words. b) Listen and be understanding. c) Avoid “fingerpointing statements” with the word you.
15.
Who said this: “Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.”
a) Winston Churchill b) George R.R. Martin c) Oscar Wilde
16.
Which is not the definition of “to deny”:
a) to say that something is not true b) to not allow someone to have or do something, to refuse c) to feel or say that you do not like or do not approve of something or someone
17.
Which sentence is correct.
a) Neil denies have to break the window. b) Neil denies to break the window. c) Neil denies breaking the window.
18.
Which sentence expresses a nice “no” to an invitation:
a) That sounds great, but…. b) No, I can’t. c) Definitely, I’m not able to come.
19.
Which word does not match the sentence: …. ,I’d be able to, but right now I have to….
a) Usually, b) Always, c) Normally,
20.
Which sentence is correct?
a) Sorry, I'm not really keen of driving for the fun of it. b) Sorry, I'm not really happy about driving for the fun of it. c) Sorry, I'm not really fond of driving for the fun of it.
21.
Which word is missing: "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a …………………………….. and not giving it."
a) bottle b) box c) present
22.
What does “gratitude” mean?
a) showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person b) the feeling or quality of being grateful c) an amount of money given as a reward for a service
23.
Which prepositions go with the phrase: to be grateful ____ someone ____ something.
a) on / to b) to / for c) of / about
24.
Which word is missing: I am very ___________ that you are considering my problem.
a) grateful b) sorry c) excited
25.
Which phrase is very popular for expressing gratitude?
a) That’s very kind of you. b) You are so helpful. c) You are nice.
26.
Which is not a phrase for expressing gratitude:
a) I will never forget what you’ve done for me. b) I truly appreciate you. c) I truly admire you.
27.
What does it mean to parry a question?
a) to answer a question in a violent way b) to answer the question c) to avoid having to answer a difficult question
28.
Which sentence you shouldn’t use when answering a difficult question?
a) That's an interesting question. I'll have to think that one over. b) I appreciate your curiosity but I am not comfortable responding to that. c) Mind your own business.
29.
Which expression can you use to soften an obligation?
a) I think it would be better to … b) You should … c) You ought to …
30.
Finish the saying: Praise in public, criticize in ….. .
a) public b) private c) person
