THE ART OF INTERRUPTING QUIZ

Which of the following is a polite way to get someone's attention in English?

• "Hey, you!"

• "Excuse me, could I speak with you for a moment?"

• "Yo!"

• "Move!"

When you need to ask a question in class, which phrase would be most appropriate?

• "I have a question!"

• "Sorry to disturb."

• "Excuse me, may I ask a question?"

• "I need help now!"

Which expression can you use to politely get the attention of a waiter in a restaurant?

• "Hey, come here!"

• "Excuse me!"

• "I need you."

• "Can't you see me?"

If you want to interrupt someone who is speaking, what is a polite way to do so?

• "Stop talking!"

• "Can I say something?"

• "I need to speak now!"

• "Excuse me, may I add something here?"

What is the best way to get a teacher's attention in a formal setting?

• "Excuse me, Mr./Ms. [Teacher's Last Name]"

• "Yo, teach!"

• "I need help now!"

• "Hey!"

What is a polite phrase to use before interrupting a conversation?

• "Let me talk!"

• "Excuse me for interrupting, but..."

• "You're wrong!"

• "I don't care about this."

If someone says, "Excuse me, could I add something?" what are they doing?

• Demanding attention.

• Interrupting politely.

• Ignoring the conversation.

• Refusing to listen.

Which of the following expressions shows a polite interruption in a meeting?

• "Excuse me, but may I share an idea?"

• "This is boring!"

• "Hold on, I need to say something!"

• "Move on already!"

What should you say if you want to interrupt your friend politely during a conversation?

• "Be quiet!"

• "Excuse me, can I add something?"

• "Stop talking, please."

• "Wait for me to speak!"

In a formal discussion, what is an appropriate way to express disagreement without interrupting?

• "I'm sorry, but I have a different opinion."

• "That's wrong!"

• "Stop, that's not right!"

• "You don't understand."