BASIC ENGLISH COURTESIES

How should you respond to the greeting, "Hello, how are you?"

• What about you?

• Good. And you?

• Fine, thanks. What about yourself?

• Nothing much.

Which of the following is an informal way to introduce yourself?

• Hello. My name is John.

• I don’t think we’ve met. I’m John.

• Hi, my name’s John.

• I’d like to introduce myself.

What is the correct response to "What’s up?"

• Nothing. What’s up with you?

• I am fine, thank you.

• Good. And you?

• Nice to meet you.

Which of the following is a formal way to introduce others?

• This is my friend, Alex.

• This is Alex.

• I’d like to introduce Alex to you.

• Hey, meet Alex.

How do you politely introduce yourself in a formal setting?

• Hey, I’m Sam.

• Hi, I’m Sam.

• Hello, I’m Sam.

• What’s up? I’m Sam.

If someone asks, "How have you been?" what is the best response?

• Nothing much.

• Fine. How have you been?

• Not bad. And you?

• Good morning.

Which of the following is an informal way to introduce others?

• I’d like you to meet Sarah.

• I’d like to introduce Sarah to you.

• This is my friend, Sarah.

• Let me formally introduce Sarah.

What is the correct response to "What’s new?"

• Not much. What about you?

• Fine, thank you.

• I’m great.

• I don’t think we’ve met.

Which of these greetings is informal?

• Good morning.

• Hello, how are you?

• Hi, what’s up?

• I’d like to introduce myself.

Which greeting would be most suitable in a professional setting?

• Hey, what’s up?

• Hi, how’s it going?

• Hello, how are you?

• Yo! What’s new?