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1. Choose the most natural response:

"How's your day going?"

I am fine thank you and you. Pretty good, thanks! How about yours? Yes, very good day.

2. Select the best way to ask for clarification:

Someone is speaking too quickly and you didn't understand them.

I don't understand you. Could you please speak more slowly? I didn't catch that. What? Speak slower!

3. Choose the appropriate expression for disagreeing politely:

"I think we should cancel the event."

No, that's a terrible idea. I see your point, but maybe we could consider other options first? I don't agree with you.

4. Select the best way to join a conversation:

Two people are discussing their favorite movies.

Hey! I want to talk too! Oh, are you talking about movies? I just saw a great one last weekend. Stop talking, I have something to say.

5. Choose the most appropriate response to a compliment:

"I really like your presentation style!"

Yes, I know. Thanks! I put a lot of work into preparing it. No, it's not good enough.

6. Select the most natural way to make a suggestion:

You want to propose going to a new restaurant.

We must go to this restaurant. How about trying that new restaurant downtown? I've heard great things about it. Let's go restaurant.

7. Choose the best way to express an opinion:

You want to share your thoughts about climate change.

Climate change is bad and you should agree. In my opinion, climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today because... I think climate change yes.

8. Select the most appropriate response when someone is sharing good news:

"I just got accepted to my dream university!"

Ok good. Congratulations! That's fantastic news! Tell me more about the program. I wish I got accepted too.

9. Choose the best way to keep a conversation going:

Someone tells you they just returned from vacation.

Nice. That sounds interesting! What was your favorite part of the trip? I don't like vacations.

10. Select the most appropriate way to end a conversation:

You need to leave a social gathering.

Bye bye now. I need to head out now, but it was great catching up! Let's do this again soon. I go home.

English Conversation Placement Test