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Conversational Pragmatics Multiple Choice

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