Quiz: English Back to School Basics — 5 questions

1. Which set contains the standard English greetings for different times of day?

A. Please, Thank you, and You're welcome

B. Good morning, Good afternoon, and Good evening

C. Hello, Goodbye, and See you later

D. Sorry, Excuse me, and Pardon me

Answer: (B)

Explanation

These three expressions are used to greet people in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The other sets contain farewells or polite expressions rather than the specified time-based greetings.

2. Which expression should a student use to make a polite request?

A. Please

B. Thank you

C. You're welcome

D. Sorry

Answer: (A)

Explanation

“Please” is used when making a request politely. “Thank you” expresses gratitude, while “You're welcome” responds to gratitude and “Sorry” expresses an apology.

3. Which exchange correctly asks for and gives a person's name?

A. What's your name? — My name is Eden.

B. How old are you? — I am 11 years old.

C. What's the time? — Good morning.

D. How are you? — I am fine.

Answer: (A)

Explanation

The question “What's your name?” asks for a person's name, and “My name is Eden” provides the answer. The other exchanges ask about age, well-being, or time instead.

4. Which response communicates a positive answer to “How are you?”

A. I am fine :)

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C. I'm bad :(

D. ],

Answer: (A)

Explanation

“I am fine :)” communicates a positive state in response to “How are you?”. “I'm bad :(” communicates a negative state instead.

5. Which question should someone use to ask another person's age?

A. What's time is it?

B. How are you?

C. What's your name?

D. How old are you?

Answer: (D)

Explanation

“How old are you?” asks about a person's age, and the corresponding answer can be “I am 11 years old.” The other questions ask about a name, well-being, or the time.