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Conversational Pragmatics Multiple Choice

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    Multiple-choice scenarios targeting conversation
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  • Someone says I had a bad day. What is the best response?
    Whatever
    Cool
    Okay
    That sounds hard
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  • If you want to keep a conversation going, what should you do?
    Walk away
    Ask a related question
    Give a one word answer
    Change the topic
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  • A classmate is quiet and avoiding eye contact. What might they be feeling?
    Excited
    Proud
    Nervous or uncomfortable
    Angry
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  • Someone says "I like your presentation." What is the best reply?
    Yeah
    Okay
    Thank you. I worked hard on it.
    Silence
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  • What is the best way to join a group conversation?
    Talk over others
    Listen first then add a comment
    Ignore the group
    Interrupt loudly
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  • Someone answers your question with one word. What should you do next?
    End the conversation
    Get upset
    Ask a follow up question
    Walk away
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  • A classmate looks frustrated and sighs. What might that affect?
    Their height
    The weather
    Their behavior
    Their name
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  • Which response shows interest in what someone said?
    Say nothing
    Interrupt
    Change the subject
    Ask why or how
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  • Someone says "I am excited for the weekend!" What is the best response?
    Okay
    What are you looking forward to?
    Silence
    Nice
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  • If you feel nervous in a group. what is an appropriate way to participate?
    Say a short answer or comment out loud
    Leave without telling anyone
    Refuse to participate
    Disrupt others
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  • Someone greets you by saying hi. What is the most appropriate response?
    Walk away
    Say hi back
    Say go away
    Ignore them
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  • A friend looks upset after losing a game. What is the best thing to say?
    That is disappointing
    Get over it
    You should not care
    It does not matter
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  • What does it mean to elaborate in conversation?
    Stay silent
    Use only one word
    Add more information
    Repeat the same word
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  • Someone tells a story and pauses. What should you do?
    Respond or ask a question
    Walk away
    Interrupt immediately
    Change the topic
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  • Why is taking turns important in conversation?
    It helps everyone participate
    It wastes time
    It is rude
    It ends conversations
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  • Someone disagrees with you. What is the best response?
    Shut down
    Yell
    Stay calm and respectful
    Insult them
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