ESOL Quiz: Meeting Basics

What is a meeting?

• A place to sleep

• A time when people come together to discuss something

• A type of food

• A game people play

Which of these is something you might do in a meeting?

• Swim

• Discuss a project

• Cook dinner

• Watch a movie

If you want to ask a question in a meeting, what is a polite way to start?

• "Hey you!"

• "Excuse me, I have a question."

• "Listen to me!"

• "Whatever, I'm going to speak."

What does "RSVP" mean when you see it on a meeting invitation?

• Bring snacks

• Wear a costume

• Please reply if you will attend

• Start the meeting without me

Which of these is NOT good manners in a meeting?

• Arriving on time

• Eating loudly

• Listening when others speak

• Taking turns to talk

How can you describe the activity of writing down what happens in a meeting?

• Playing

• Taking notes

• Sleeping

• Running

What might you say if you agree with someone's idea in a meeting?

• "I don't care."

• "That's a bad idea."

• "I agree with you."

• "I wasn't listening."

If you are late to a meeting, what should you do?

• Leave and not join

• Make a loud entrance

• Apologize for being late

• Pretend you were not late

Which of these items might you need to bring to a meeting?

• A pillow

• A notebook

• A swimsuit

• A pet

How can you politely ask for someone's opinion in a meeting?

• "Do you want to talk?"

• "What do you think?"

• "It's your turn, finally."

• "You probably don't know, but..."