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Adult - Small Talk

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What phrase might we use, meaning 'to begin' a conversation, a piece of music or a friendship with someone?

a)

wake up

b)

strike up

c)

move up

d)

take up

2.

Which of these are good topics for small talk?

a)

family

b)

the weather

c)

politics

d)

religion

3.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

food

celebrities

pets

work

hobbies

holidays

politics

religion

pregnancy

finances

personal problems

Good topics for small talk
topics to avoid when making small talk
4.

Here are some common ways of beginning a conversation. Can you fill in the missing words?

Nice day, ​ (a)   it?

Long time, no ​ (b)   .

​ (c)   it going?

What's ​ (d)   ?

Did you see the ​ (e)   ?

Choose from the below words
isn't
see
How's
new
game
5.

Here are some common ways of beginning a conversation. Can you fill in the missing words?

How's ​ (a)   going?

Still ​ (b)   busy?

Any ​ (c)   for the weekend?

Have you been ​ (d)   long?

Choose from the below words
work
keeping
plans
waiting
6-9.

6.

Where do you think this conversation takes place?

a)

In a coffee shop

b)

At work

c)

In the supermarket

d)

At the airport

7.

Where are the people going to?

a)

Toronto

b)

Paris

c)

London

d)

Rio De Janeiro

8.

Where are the people now?

a)

Paris

b)

Toronto

c)

London

d)

Rio De Janeiro

9.

What 'small talk' topic do they discuss?

a)

the weather

b)

food

c)

books

d)

hobbies

10.

What does the phrase 'long time, no see' mean?

a)

This is a place I've not seen before

b)

It will be a long time until I next see you

c)

It has been a long time since I last saw you

d)

I lost my sight a long time ago

11.

Match the words to their meaning:

a)

not harsh or intense

1.

mild

b)

a person you work with

2.

colleague

c)

faith, belief in a higher power

3.

religion

d)

not do

4.

avoid

e)

a large meeting or talk

5.

conference