Formal And Informal Greetings In English Quiz

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What is the difference between a formal and informal greeting? Do you know how to greet someone that you meet for dinner at six versus someone you are introduced to at work? This quiz tests you on the different ways you can first say hello and goodbye to people in English. Make your presence known to others by having a great attitude and using the appropriate greeting. Let’s check it out in the quiz below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What would you say when you meet a teacher at 6:00 p.m.?

    • A.

      Good morning

    • B.

      Good afternoon

    • C.

      Good evening

    • D.

      Good night

    • E.

      Good luck

    Correct Answer
    C. Good evening
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "good evening" because it is a common greeting used when meeting someone in the evening. It is considered polite and appropriate to use this phrase to acknowledge the time of day and show respect to the teacher.

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  • 2. 

    What would you say when you want to say goodbye to your friend at 8 p.m.?

    • A.

      Good morning

    • B.

      Good afternoon

    • C.

      Good night

    • D.

      Good evening

    • E.

      Good luck

    Correct Answer
    C. Good night
    Explanation
    When you want to leave your friend at 8 p.m, you would say "good night" as it is the appropriate phrase used when parting ways in the evening or before going to bed.

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  • 3. 

    What would you say when you meet your headmaster at 9 a.m.?

    • A.

      Good morning

    • B.

      Good afternoon

    • C.

      Good night

    • D.

      Good evening

    • E.

      Good luck

    Correct Answer
    A. Good morning
    Explanation
    When meeting your headmaster at 9 a.m, it is appropriate to say "good morning" as it is a common greeting used in the morning hours. This greeting shows politeness and acknowledges the start of the day. Saying "good afternoon," "good night," "good evening," or "good luck" would be incorrect as they are not suitable greetings for a morning encounter.

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  • 4. 

    What will you say when you want to introduce yourself?

    • A.

      I want to introduce my friend

    • B.

      I want to introduce my father

    • C.

      Let me introduce my friend

    • D.

      Allow me to introduce my friend

    • E.

      Allow me to introduce myself

    Correct Answer
    E. Allow me to introduce myself
    Explanation
    This phrase is commonly used when someone wants to introduce themselves to others. It is a polite and formal way to initiate a self-introduction in various social or professional settings. By saying "Allow me to introduce myself," the speaker is requesting permission to provide information about their name, background, or any other relevant details to the person or group they are addressing.

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  • 5. 

    What could you respond with when your friend says goodbye to you?

    • A.

      Good morning

    • B.

      Good afternoon

    • C.

      Bye

    • D.

      I am sorry

    • E.

      Thank you

    Correct Answer
    C. Bye
    Explanation
    When your friend says goodbye to you, it is appropriate to respond by saying "bye." This is a common and polite way to acknowledge their farewell and reciprocate the sentiment.

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  • 6. 

    Yurrie    _ ... see you tomorrow Ranchu_ Goodbye

    • A.

      Good night

    • B.

      Good morning

    • C.

      Good evening

    • D.

      Good day

    • E.

      Good bye

    Correct Answer
    E. Good bye
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "good bye" because it is a common phrase used when parting from someone and indicating that you will see them again tomorrow. It is a polite way to say farewell and express the intention to meet again in the future.

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  • 7. 

    Yurrie:  _” ... are your parents?” Ranchu: “They're very well. Thank you.”

    • A.

      Where

    • B.

      How

    • C.

      Whom

    • D.

      Which

    • E.

      Certainly

    Correct Answer
    B. How
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how". In the given conversation, Yurrie is asking about the well-being of Ranchu's parents. The word "how" is used to inquire about the condition or state of something or someone. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option in this context.

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  • 8. 

    Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. Nice to meet you Ranchu_ ...

    • A.

      I'm fine, thank you

    • B.

      Nice to meet you too

    • C.

      It's very nice weather

    • D.

      Good bye

    • E.

      See you soon

    Correct Answer
    B. Nice to meet you too
    Explanation
    The given answer "nice to meet you too" is the correct response because it follows the polite and customary exchange of greetings. Yurrie initiates the conversation by saying "Hello, Ranchu. Nice to meet you," and Ranchu responds by reciprocating the greeting and expressing the same sentiment. This exchange demonstrates a polite and friendly conversation between two individuals who are meeting for the first time.

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  • 9. 

    Yurrie   _ Hi, Ranchu. This is my cousin, Isabella Ranchu_ ...

    • A.

      I hate you.

    • B.

      I'm pleased to meet you.

    • C.

      Where are you now?

    • D.

      Yes. She is your cousin, isn't she?

    • E.

      She's a very nice girl.

    Correct Answer
    B. I'm pleased to meet you.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'm pleased to meet you." This is the appropriate response when someone introduces their cousin to you. It shows politeness and friendliness towards the cousin.

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  • 10. 

    Yurrie         _ good morning ladies, ... today? The ladies_ we're very well, Mr. Yurrie

    • A.

      Where are you

    • B.

      Who are you

    • C.

      Good bye

    • D.

      How are you

    • E.

      Which is yours

    Correct Answer
    D. How are you
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how are you". In the given conversation, Yurrie is asking the ladies about their well-being, which is a common way of greeting someone. The response from the ladies indicates that they are doing well. Therefore, "how are you" is the most appropriate question to ask in this context.

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  • 11. 

    Yurrie   _ good evening. I'm glad to see you Ranchu_ ...

    • A.

      Good bye

    • B.

      Cheerio

    • C.

      Who are you?

    • D.

      I'm glad to see you too

    • E.

      Are you well?

    Correct Answer
    D. I'm glad to see you too
    Explanation
    The given correct answer, "I'm glad to see you too," is an appropriate response to the statement "Yurrie, good evening. I'm glad to see you." It acknowledges the speaker's greeting and expresses mutual happiness at seeing each other.

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  • 12. 

    Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. It's Isabella Ranchu_ ... how are you?

    • A.

      Are you Isabella?

    • B.

      Isabella, is it you?

    • C.

      Oh, hi Isabella

    • D.

      Where are you going, Isabella?

    • E.

      Do you still remember me, Isabella?

    Correct Answer
    C. Oh, hi Isabella
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "oh, hi Isabella". This is the most appropriate response given the context of the conversation. Ranchu recognizes that the person speaking is Isabella and greets her in a friendly manner.

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  • 13. 

    Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. How do you do? Ranchu_ Hello, Yurrie ... Yurrie   _ Nice to meet you, too.

    • A.

      Fine, thanks

    • B.

      How are you?

    • C.

      How do you do?

    • D.

      It's great to meet you

    • E.

      Not too bad

    Correct Answer
    C. How do you do?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how do you do?" because it is a common response to the greeting "Hello" and it shows politeness and friendliness in a conversation. The other options are also appropriate greetings, but "how do you do?" is the most fitting response in this context.

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  • 14. 

    Yurrie   _ hi, Ranchu. How do you do? Ranchu_ Hello, Yurrie. How do you do? Yurrie   _ It is nice to meet you Ranchu_ ...

    • A.

      Nice to meet you, too

    • B.

      I'm glad you like me

    • C.

      Yes, that's right

    • D.

      Am I really nice?

    • E.

      Are you sure?

    Correct Answer
    A. Nice to meet you, too
    Explanation
    In the given conversation, Yurrie says "it is nice to meet you" to Ranchu. Ranchu responds with "nice to meet you too". This indicates that Ranchu is reciprocating the sentiment expressed by Yurrie, confirming that they also find it nice to meet Yurrie.

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  • 15. 

    Yurrie   _ How are you doing, Ranchu? Ranchu_ ... thank you

    • A.

      That's okay

    • B.

      That's alright

    • C.

      I'm very well

    • D.

      Nice to meet you

    • E.

      Nice to meet you too

    Correct Answer
    C. I'm very well
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'm very well" because Yurrie asks Ranchu how they are doing, and Ranchu responds by saying they are very well. This indicates that Ranchu is in good health and feeling positive.

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  • 16. 

    Yurrie   _ Hi, Ranchu. How are things? Ranchu_ Not too bad, thanks, and you? Yurrie   _ ...

    • A.

      You are welcome

    • B.

      Fine, thanks

    • C.

      That's okay

    • D.

      How do you do?

    • E.

      How are you?

    Correct Answer
    B. Fine, thanks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "fine, thanks". In the conversation, Yurrie asks Ranchu how things are, and Ranchu responds by saying "not too bad, thanks. and you?" This indicates that Ranchu is doing fine, so the appropriate response would be "fine, thanks".

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  • 17. 

    Yurrie   _ How do you do? Ranchu_ ...

    • A.

      I am fine

    • B.

      Not too bad

    • C.

      That's alright

    • D.

      How do you do?

    • E.

      How are you?

    Correct Answer
    D. How do you do?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how do you do?" because it is a common greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It is a polite way to inquire about the person's well-being and show interest in getting to know them. The other options, such as "I am fine" or "how are you?" are responses to the greeting rather than appropriate greetings themselves.

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  • 18. 

    Yurrie   _  how are you? Ranchu_  Fine, thanks the underlined word here means...

    • A.

      Very well

    • B.

      It's OK

    • C.

      Not at all

    • D.

      Certainly

    • E.

      Sure

    Correct Answer
    A. Very well
    Explanation
    The underlined word "fine" in the response "fine, thanks" indicates that the person is doing very well.

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  • 19. 

    Yurrie    _ How are you, Ranchu? Ranchu_ Not too bad. Thank you the underlined words mean...

    • A.

      Asking about health

    • B.

      Talking about weather

    • C.

      Telling about others

    • D.

      Introduction

    • E.

      Thanking

    Correct Answer
    A. Asking about health
    Explanation
    The underlined words "Yurrie - how are you, Ranchu?" indicate that Yurrie is asking Ranchu about their well-being or health. This can be inferred from the phrase "how are you," which is commonly used to inquire about someone's health or state of being. Therefore, the correct answer is "asking about health."

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  • 20. 

    Yurrie    _ ... Ranchu_ just fine, thanks

    • A.

      How do you do?

    • B.

      What do you do?

    • C.

      How are you?

    • D.

      How are you going?

    • E.

      What are you?

    Correct Answer
    C. How are you?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how are you?" because it is the most appropriate and commonly used response to the greeting "Yurrie just fine, thanks." It shows politeness and demonstrates an interest in the person's well-being. The other options are either grammatically incorrect or less suitable in this context.

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Juliette Firla |MA |
K-12 English Expert
Juliette is a middle school English teacher at Sacred Heart of Greenwich, Connecticut. Juliette earned a BA in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Elon University (2016-2020) and an MA in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University (Apr 2023-Dec 2025). She holds a Classroom Teacher license from the Connecticut State Department of Education, obtained in July 2021. Juliette possesses strong skills in English language arts, writing, editing, and literature study. She has a deep passion for working with young people and contributing to the education of America's youth in the classroom.

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