WorksheetsBASIC ENGLISH COURTESIES
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
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?
Goodwill messages are only sent for happy occasions such as promotions and birthdays. True or False?
True
False
A condolence message is a type of goodwill message. True or False?
True
False
"I'm happy to accept" is a phrase used to decline an invitation.
True
False
The phrase "I would like to congratulate you on the occasion of your marriage" is an example of a congratulations message. True or False?
True
False
"Unfortunately, I won’t be able to come because..." is a polite way to decline an invitation.
True
False
Goodwill messages are only given in written form and should not be spoken. True or False?
True
False
"Please accept my deepest sympathy" is an appropriate phrase to express condolences.
True
False
Apologies are not considered goodwill messages. True or False?
True
False
"We cordially invite you..." is a formal way to invite someone to an event.
True
False
"I can’t thank you enough..." is an example of a phrase used to express appreciation. True or False?
True
False
Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct answer. The assistant approaches a man and asks, "Can I (a) you, Sir?"
Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct answer. The man responds to the assistant by saying, "No, thank you. I’m just (a) ."
Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct answer. The assistant tells the man, "If you need help, let me (a) ."
Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct answer. Later, the man asks for assistance by saying, "Excuse me, can you (a) me with something?"
Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct answer. The man expresses his interest in an item by saying, "I’m interested in this gold (a) and pencil set."
