Basic English in 30 Days: Small talk
Untimed topic quiz: 10 questions on Small talk, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.
Day 29: Small talk
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: D. Thanks, you too!
Answer "Have a nice weekend!" with "Thanks, you too!"
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: C. It was great. I visited my cousins.
The weekend is in the past, so answer with was and a past verb: It was great. I visited…
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: B. Thank you! It was a gift.
Answer a compliment with thank you.
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Question 4 of 10
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Answer: B. The weather
The weather is an easy, friendly topic. Money, religion and age are often too personal.
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: B. It asks the other person the same question.
"How about you?" asks the same question back and keeps the talk going.
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: B. was
Yesterday is in the past. With it, use was.
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Question 7 of 10
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Answer: C. The weather
Ella says, "Cold today, isn't it?" They talk about the weather.
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Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend. -
Question 8 of 10
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Answer: A. She relaxed at home.
Priya says, "I just relaxed at home." Ken watched hockey with his brother.
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Priya: How was your weekend?
Ken: Pretty good. I watched a hockey game with my brother. How about you?
Priya: I just relaxed at home. -
Question 9 of 10
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Answer: C. She did a great job.
The boss says, "You did a great job this week." That is a compliment.
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Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you. -
Question 10 of 10
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Answer: C. Have lunch on Friday
Joe writes, "Do you want to get lunch on Friday?" He also gives her a compliment.
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