Unit 2: Speaking/Pronunciation - Practice Quiz

PEL132 — Communication Skills-Ii 60 Questions
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1 Which detail is usually included in a self-introduction?

giving self-introduction Easy
A. Your shoe size
B. Your bus ticket number
C. Your favorite equation
D. Your name

2 Which word is commonly used when describing a person or object?

giving description Easy
A. Yesterday
B. Perhaps
C. Quickly
D. Beautiful

3 What should a person do during a small-group discussion?

discussions in small groups Easy
A. Listen to others
B. Leave before the discussion
C. Ignore every speaker
D. Speak without stopping

4 What is a useful way to begin a presentation?

presenting information Easy
A. Read unrelated notes for several minutes
B. Change the topic suddenly
C. Greet the audience
D. Turn away silently

5 Which phrase can be used to give an opinion?

giving opinions Easy
A. Where is the station?
B. I think
C. Please write this
D. Close the door

6 Which question is suitable for starting a short conversation?

initiating short talk Easy
A. Do not answer me.
B. Stop talking now.
C. How are you?
D. This conversation is finished.

7 What should you do when interviewing a partner?

interviewing a partner Easy
A. Answer every question yourself
B. Ask clear questions
C. Avoid listening to the answers
D. Change every answer before recording it

8 What does enacting a role mean?

working in groups and enacting roles Easy
A. Memorizing unrelated words
B. Writing a private diary
C. Watching a performance without participating
D. Acting as a character

9 Which word is useful when discussing a possible situation?

discussing possible scenarios Easy
A. If
B. Yesterday
C. Already
D. Never

10 Which sentence describes a change?

describing change Easy
A. The room has four walls.
B. The room is next to the hall.
C. The room contains three chairs.
D. The room became cleaner.

11 Which word is commonly used to compare two different times?

comparing different times and their consequences Easy
A. Before
B. Because
C. Although
D. Under

12 Which sentence describes an ability?

describing abilities and skills Easy
A. I have a blue bag.
B. I am in the room.
C. I can swim.
D. I visited the library yesterday.

13 Which phrase shows agreement?

showing agreement and disagreement Easy
A. I am not sure.
B. I agree.
C. I disagree.
D. I do not understand.

14 Which phrase politely shows disagreement?

showing agreement and disagreement Easy
A. I see it differently.
B. You are completely useless.
C. I will not listen at all.
D. Your idea must never be discussed

15 What is a syllable?

syllable stressm Easy
A. A complete paragraph
B. A punctuation mark
C. A long conversation between speakers
D. A part of a word

16 What does word stress mean?

word stress and recreating dialogues Easy
A. Adding several unrelated sentences to a short conversation
B. Writing every word in capital letters
C. Emphasis on one syllable
D. Speaking all syllables with exactly the same force

17 When recreating a dialogue, what should students try to copy?

word stress and recreating dialogues Easy
A. The color of the textbook
B. The number of classroom windows
C. Only the written punctuation without speaking aloud
D. The speakers' pronunciation

18 What is a debate?

group discussions and debates Easy
A. A personal introduction only
B. A formal exchange of views
C. A written list of words with no discussion
D. A silent reading exercise

19 In the PREP technique, what does the letter "P" first represent?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Easy
A. Pronunciation
B. Point
C. Paragraph
D. Personal information

20 Which technique considers both advantages and disadvantages?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Easy
A. Pros and Cons
B. Word repetition
C. Silent observation
D. Self-introduction

21 At a student networking event, which self-introduction is the most appropriate?

giving self-introduction Medium
A. Good morning. You may ask me questions if you need information about me.
B. Hello, I am Riya. I study computer science and enjoy designing mobile applications.
C. Hi everyone. I have many qualities, but I cannot explain them right now.
D. Hello, Riya is my name, and there is nothing else important to mention.

22 Which description would best help a listener identify a missing backpack?

giving description Medium
A. It is a medium-sized black backpack with a red front pocket and a broken zip.
B. It is a useful backpack containing several things that are important to me.
C. It is the backpack that I usually carry whenever I attend my classes.
D. It is a nice backpack that I bought from a popular shop last year.

23 During a small-group discussion, two members have not spoken. What should the group leader do?

discussions in small groups Medium
A. Summarize their likely views without interrupting the current discussion.
B. Ask them to agree with the opinion supported by most group members.
C. Invite them to share their views by asking an open-ended question.
D. Continue with the active speakers to complete the discussion more quickly.

24 A student must present survey findings about campus transport. Which structure is most effective?

presenting information Medium
A. State the purpose, present key findings, explain patterns, and conclude with recommendations.
B. Show several charts, avoid interpreting them, and let the audience form the conclusion.
C. Read every response, explain the questionnaire, and mention the purpose at the end.
D. Begin with recommendations, list unrelated facts, and display all responses without grouping.

25 Which statement expresses an opinion while also supporting it appropriately?

giving opinions Medium
A. In my view, flexible class timings are helpful because they improve attendance.
B. Flexible class timings are obviously best, and sensible people cannot disagree.
C. Flexible class timings are being discussed, although I have no position on them.
D. Someone said flexible class timings might work, so the matter is fully settled.

26 You are waiting with a new classmate before a seminar begins. Which opening best initiates a short talk?

initiating short talk Medium
A. You look unfamiliar, so I assume you joined the class late.
B. Have you attended a seminar by this speaker before?
C. Why are you standing here instead of entering the hall?
D. Tell me everything you know about today's seminar topic.

27 A student is interviewing a partner about study habits. Which question is most likely to produce a detailed response?

interviewing a partner Medium
A. Have you prepared a timetable?
B. Is your study schedule effective?
C. Do you study before an examination?
D. How do you organize your study time before an examination?

28 A group must enact a workplace meeting in which a delayed project is discussed. Which preparation is most effective?

working in groups and enacting roles Medium
A. Memorize an unrelated dialogue and change a few words during the final performance.
B. Choose one speaker to perform while the other members observe without participating.
C. Give every member the same role and ask them to repeat one prepared statement.
D. Assign clear roles, define the problem, and let each member prepare relevant responses.

29 A group is discussing what may happen if all campus notices become digital. Which response considers a possible scenario most effectively?

discussing possible scenarios Medium
A. If notices become digital, updates may be faster, but students without regular internet could miss them.
B. The college might change the system, but there is no reason to consider any result.
C. Printed notices have existed for years, which means the system should never change.
D. Digital notices are modern, so every student will certainly prefer them immediately.

30 A library had 200 daily visitors last year and now has 320. Which sentence describes the change accurately?

describing change Medium
A. Daily attendance has declined gradually from 320 to 200 visitors.
B. Daily attendance has fluctuated slightly while staying close to 200 visitors.
C. Daily attendance has increased substantially, rising from 200 to 320 visitors.
D. Daily attendance has remained stable at between 200 and 320 visitors.

31 Which statement clearly compares two periods and explains a consequence of the change?

comparing different times and their consequences Medium
A. Orders are digital now, while customers continue to purchase several different products.
B. Previously, orders were recorded by hand, and many employees worked in the office.
C. Order processing is an important activity that businesses have performed for many years.
D. Previously, orders were recorded by hand; now they are digital, so processing takes less time.

32 Which statement communicates a professional skill with appropriate supporting evidence?

describing abilities and skills Medium
A. I can manage every kind of team because leadership is naturally easy for me.
B. I am probably a strong leader since my friends generally describe me as confident.
C. I can coordinate teams effectively; I recently managed a five-member college project.
D. I might have leadership skills, although I have never worked with other people.

33 A classmate says, "Online learning should completely replace classroom teaching." Which reply shows polite disagreement?

showing agreement and disagreement Medium
A. That is completely wrong, and you clearly do not understand how education works.
B. I agree that online learning should replace classrooms because technology is widely available.
C. I understand your point, but classroom interaction still offers benefits that online lessons may not provide.
D. Your statement is interesting, so I will avoid expressing any opinion about the issue.

34 In which option is the stressed syllable of the word "development" shown correctly in capital letters?

syllable stressm Medium
A. DE-vel-op-ment
B. de-vel-op-MENT
C. de-VEL-op-ment
D. de-vel-OP-ment

35 In the sentence "Maya submitted the report on Tuesday," which word should be stressed to correct someone who says Maya submitted it on Monday?

word stress and recreating dialogues Medium
A. Tuesday
B. Maya
C. submitted
D. report

36 When recreating a dialogue in which a customer is surprised by a price, which delivery best communicates the intended emotion?

word stress and recreating dialogues Medium
A. Stress "that much" and use a rising-falling tone in "It costs that much?"
B. Stress no word and pause after each word in "It costs that much?"
C. Stress "it" and use a flat tone throughout "It costs that much?"
D. Stress "costs" and whisper every word in "It costs that much?"

37 During a debate, a speaker gives a claim but no evidence. What is the most constructive response?

group discussions and debates Medium
A. Change the topic so the discussion can continue without any disagreement.
B. Ask the speaker to provide an example or source supporting the claim.
C. Reject the claim immediately because unsupported statements are always false.
D. Repeat the claim more confidently to determine whether the audience accepts it.

38 For the discussion topic "Should students have part-time jobs?", which response correctly follows the Point-Reason-Example-Point pattern?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Medium
A. Students need money, experience, schedules, employers, transport, and holidays. These keywords demonstrate that part-time work has several dimensions.
B. Part-time jobs build responsibility because students must manage commitments. For example, weekend work requires planning. Thus, such jobs can improve responsibility.
C. Part-time jobs offer income and experience but may reduce study time. Both sides matter, so no specific position can be presented.
D. Part-time jobs are common among students. Many shops employ them. Some students also attend college. Employment is an important social topic.

39 A group receives the topic "Social media in education." Which set of keywords would best support balanced analysis?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Medium
A. messages, screens, keyboards, passwords, and photographs
B. students, teachers, classrooms, books, and examinations
C. popular, modern, exciting, colorful, and entertaining
D. access, collaboration, distraction, privacy, and credibility

40 Which response gives balanced pros and cons for allowing mobile phones in classrooms?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Medium
A. Phones are common devices, and most students carry them throughout the college day.
B. Phones provide online resources, calculators, dictionaries, cameras, and many learning applications.
C. Phones provide quick access to resources, but notifications can distract students during lessons.
D. Phones interrupt lessons, encourage cheating, reduce attention, and create classroom management problems.

41 You are introducing yourself to a panel for a project that requires research, teamwork, and public speaking. Which opening is most strategically effective?

giving self-introduction Hard
A. I am Ravi, and I am interested in research, collaboration, and communicating findings clearly.
B. My name is Ravi, and I enjoy many activities in my free time.
C. Myself Ravi, and I have come here to introduce myself to everyone.
D. I am Ravi from the second year, and I want to learn new experiences.

42 While describing an unfamiliar laboratory to a listener who cannot see it, which sequence produces the clearest mental image?

giving description Hard
A. Overall layout, fixed landmarks, relative positions, and distinguishing details
B. Object names, technical terms, uncertain locations, and final general impression
C. Small details, personal reactions, background history, and overall layout
D. Personal opinion, measurements, unrelated objects, and approximate directions

43 In a small-group discussion, two members repeatedly interrupt one another while the remaining members stay silent. Which intervention best protects both participation and progress?

discussions in small groups Hard
A. End the discussion temporarily and assign the entire issue to one member
B. Allow the interruptions to continue until one speaker abandons the argument
C. Ask the most senior member to decide which interrupted argument is correct
D. Summarize the disagreement, invite quieter members, and set a speaking order

44 A presenter must explain survey results showing that satisfaction rose from 62% to 68% while the response rate fell from 80% to 45%. Which statement is most responsible?

presenting information Hard
A. The survey proves dissatisfaction declined among the entire target population.
B. Satisfaction clearly improved because the percentage increased by six points.
C. Satisfaction increased, but the lower response rate limits how confidently the change can be generalized.
D. Satisfaction remained stable because both percentages describe the same survey.

45 Which opinion statement is strongest when the available evidence is suggestive but not conclusive?

giving opinions Hard
A. Flexible schedules improve productivity, and no additional evidence is necessary.
B. Flexible schedules never improve productivity when teams work on difficult projects.
C. Flexible schedules always improve productivity because employees prefer them.
D. The evidence indicates that flexible schedules may improve productivity, provided coordination is maintained.

46 You are waiting beside a partner before a seminar begins. Which opening is most likely to create a meaningful short conversation without being intrusive?

initiating short talk Hard
A. You look familiar; tell me everything about your academic background.
B. Are you attending this seminar because your teacher forced you to come?
C. This room is crowded, so there is probably no useful reason to speak.
D. The seminar schedule looks demanding; which session are you most interested in?

47 During a partner interview, the initial answer is "I handled the project well." Which follow-up question best elicits verifiable detail?

interviewing a partner Hard
A. Were you successful because you are naturally good at projects?
B. Did everyone agree that your performance was excellent?
C. What specific difficulty did you face, and how did your actions affect the outcome?
D. Can you repeat whether you handled the project well?

48 In a role-play about a delayed product launch, one student acts as the manager, one as the engineer, and one as the customer. Which practice most improves communicative realism?

working in groups and enacting roles Hard
A. Let the manager speak throughout so that the scenario remains efficient.
B. Give every participant the same objective so that disagreement is avoided.
C. Give each role a distinct objective and require responses to changing information.
D. Ask participants to memorize identical statements before the role-play begins.

49 Which response best discusses a possible scenario without presenting an uncertain prediction as a fact?

discussing possible scenarios Hard
A. If the transport strike continues, the event could be postponed unless an alternative route is arranged.
B. If the transport strike ended yesterday, the event could have been postponed tomorrow.
C. The event will be postponed because the transport strike might continue.
D. The transport strike continues, so the event is postponed regardless of preparation.

50 A report states that online submissions grew rapidly in the first quarter, leveled off in the second, and declined slightly in the third. Which description is most precise?

describing change Hard
A. Submissions fluctuated randomly throughout the three quarters.
B. Submissions rose sharply, then stabilized before experiencing a modest decline.
C. Submissions increased steadily and reached their highest level in the third quarter.
D. Submissions remained unchanged because the final decline was relatively small.

51 Which sentence makes the clearest comparison between two periods and links the difference to a consequence?

comparing different times and their consequences Hard
A. This year had outages after last year, so the clinic was probably busier.
B. This year and last year had outages, and the clinic served patients in both.
C. Unlike last year, this year had shorter outages, allowing the clinic to serve more patients.
D. Last year was different from this year because outages are generally inconvenient.

52 Which statement describes a skill with the strongest evidence of level and application?

describing abilities and skills Hard
A. I am interested in analysis and would like to become better at communication.
B. I have many abilities, including being hardworking, punctual, and successful.
C. I can analyze conflicting reports and present a balanced recommendation under a deadline.
D. I can do difficult tasks because I usually understand new things quickly.

53 Which response disagrees professionally while preserving the valid part of the other speaker's argument?

showing agreement and disagreement Hard
A. I agree that the deadline matters, but I disagree that reducing the review stage is the best solution.
B. I completely agree, although the review stage should probably be removed.
C. You are wrong about the deadline, and your entire proposal should be rejected.
D. That idea is interesting, but I will not explain whether I support it.

54 A learner pronounces the word "photography" with primary stress on the first syllable, /ˈfoʊtəɡræfi/. What correction is required in standard English pronunciation?

syllable stressm Hard
A. Shift the primary stress to the final syllable: /fətəɡræˈfi/.
B. Remove stress from the middle syllables and stress only the first sound.
C. Place equal stress on every syllable: /ˈfoʊˈtəˈɡræˈfi/.
D. Shift the primary stress to the second syllable: /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/.

55 In a recreated dialogue, a speaker says, "I wanted the BLUE folder, not the green one." What contrastive meaning is being communicated?

word stress and recreating dialogues Hard
A. The speaker is indicating that the request should be made tomorrow.
B. The speaker is correcting the number of folders being requested.
C. The speaker is emphasizing that the folder belongs to someone named Blue.
D. The color is being corrected while the type of object remains understood.

56 In a debate, an opponent claims that a proposed policy is either adopted immediately or abandoned forever. Which response most effectively addresses the weakness in the argument?

group discussions and debates Hard
A. The alternatives are not exhaustive; a phased trial could test the policy before wider adoption.
B. The opponent should provide a longer speech before any response is considered.
C. The policy is obviously correct, so the opponent's claim is irrelevant.
D. Immediate adoption is better because most debates require a decisive answer.

57 For the discussion keyword "remote work," which response best applies the Point–Reason–Example–Point structure?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Hard
A. Remote work can widen access to employment because location becomes less restrictive; for example, rural applicants may join urban teams; therefore, employers should design reliable remote systems.
B. Remote work is modern and useful; many people discuss it; companies should consider it because technology is developing quickly.
C. Remote work has advantages and disadvantages, including communication, flexibility, isolation, productivity, and technology costs.
D. Remote work means working away from an office, and its effects depend on employees, managers, software, schedules, and policies.

58 When using Keyword Analysis for the topic "artificial intelligence in education," which approach is most likely to generate balanced discussion points?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Hard
A. Focus only on benefits because discussing risks may weaken the presentation.
B. Break the keyword into stakeholders, uses, benefits, risks, and conditions for responsible use.
C. Define artificial intelligence once and repeat the definition from different perspectives.
D. List personal reactions first and treat the strongest reaction as the central argument.

59 A group must discuss whether college attendance should be compulsory. Which contribution best uses a Pros-and-Cons framework without becoming one-sided?

techniques to generate points in group discussions (Keyword Analysis, Point, Reason,, Example, Point, Pros and Cons) Hard
A. Compulsory attendance is harmful because every student learns best independently outside classrooms.
B. Compulsory attendance may improve engagement, but it can penalize working students; flexible attendance rules could address both concerns.
C. Compulsory attendance is beneficial because students learn more when institutions impose strict discipline.
D. Attendance rules are complicated, and the group should avoid reaching a definite position.

60 A participant has a strong point but speaks for two minutes without allowing responses. Which intervention maintains the point while improving discussion quality?

group discussions and debates Hard
A. That is an important point; could you summarize it, then let us examine one supporting example?
B. The time limit is unimportant because detailed arguments are always more persuasive.
C. Everyone agrees with you, so there is no need for other members to respond.
D. Your point is too long, so stop speaking and allow someone more prepared to continue.