Formal And Informal Greetings In English Quiz

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

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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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Formal And Informal Greetings In English Quiz - Quiz

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... see moreintroduced 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.
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2. Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. Nice to meet you Ranchu_ ...

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

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

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

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

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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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7. What will you say when you want to introduce yourself?

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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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8. Yurrie    _ ... see you tomorrow Ranchu_ Goodbye

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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15. Yurrie   _  How are you? Ranchu_  Fine, thanks. The underlined word here means...

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In this context, the word "fine" is often used to mean "very well" or "okay." It's a common response to the question "How are you?" indicating that the person is doing well or is in a good state. The other options do not fit the context of this standard greeting exchange.

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

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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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17. Yurrie    _ ... Ranchu_ just fine, thanks

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

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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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19. Which of the following greetings is most appropriate for a formal business setting?

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In formal situations, it's important to show respect and maintain a professional distance. Using someone's title (Mr., Ms., Dr.) and their last name is standard practice. Greetings like "Good morning," "Good afternoon," or "Good evening" are also appropriate. Options A, B, and C are considered informal and would be more suitable for casual conversations with friends or family.

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20. Yurrie   _ How do you do? Ranchu_ ...

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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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What could you respond with when your friend says goodbye to you?
Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. Nice to meet you Ranchu_ ...
Yurrie   _ hi, Ranchu. How do you do? ...
What would you say when you meet your headmaster at 9 a.m.?
Yurrie   _ good evening. I'm glad to see you Ranchu_ ...
Yurrie         _ good morning ladies, ......
What will you say when you want to introduce yourself?
Yurrie    _ ... see you tomorrow Ranchu_ Goodbye
Yurrie:  _" ... are your parents?" ...
Yurrie   _ Hi, Ranchu. How are things? ...
Yurrie   _ Hello, Ranchu. It's Isabella ...
Yurrie   _ How are you doing, Ranchu? Ranchu_ ... thank you
What would you say when you meet a teacher at 6:00 p.m.?
Yurrie   _ Hi, Ranchu. This is my cousin, Isabella ...
Yurrie   _  How are you? ...
Yurrie    _ How are you, Ranchu? ...
Yurrie    _ ... Ranchu_ just fine, thanks
What would you say when you want to say goodbye to your friend at 8...
Which of the following greetings is most appropriate for a formal...
Yurrie   _ How do you do? Ranchu_ ...
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