Practice: Speaking: Small Talk and Keeping a Conversation Going

Answer all the questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

1. Question 1 · Multiple choice

   Which is the best answer to Do you like living here?

   A.Yes.B.Yes, I do. It is quiet and my family is close. And you?C.No comment.D.Maybe yes maybe no.
2. Question 2 · Gap fill

   Complete the tag: It is a beautiful day, ___ it?
3. Question 3 · Multiple choice

   Which phrase shows interest?

   A.So what?B.That sounds interesting.C.If you say so.D.Whatever.
4. Question 4 · True or false

   Anyway, I should get going is a polite way to end a chat.

   TrueFalse
5. Question 5 · Gap fill

   Ask the question back in three words: I am a student. What ___ ___ ___?
6. Question 6 · Multiple choice

   Someone says I have just come back from Spain. Best reply?

   A.Okay.B.Oh really? How was it?C.I know Spain.D.Good for you.
7. Question 7 · Ordering

   Put the words in order.

   Tap the words below in the right order.

   wasIttalkingniceyouto
8. Question 8 · True or false

   In small talk it is normal to ask a stranger how much they earn.

   TrueFalse