PET Everyday Communication 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You want to leave a party early without being rude. What do you say to the host?
- I'm leaving now. Bye.
- Thank you for having me. I have an early start tomorrow, so I need to head off. (Correct answer)
- This party is boring, so I'm going.
- I should probably go.
Correct answer: Thank you for having me. I have an early start tomorrow, so I need to head off.
A polite goodbye thanks the host and gives a brief, honest reason for leaving.
Question 2: A colleague says, 'Could you do me a favor?' Which is the best immediate response?
- It depends.
- I'm busy.
- Of course, what is it? (Correct answer)
- What do you want?
Correct answer: Of course, what is it?
'Of course, what is it?' shows willingness to help before knowing the details.
Question 3: Someone at the gym asks, 'Are you done with those weights?' What is the most natural reply?
- Yes, I finished.
- Go ahead, I'm done. (Correct answer)
- You can have them, I suppose.
- They are free now.
Correct answer: Go ahead, I'm done.
'Go ahead, I'm done' naturally gives permission and confirms availability.
Question 4: Which phrase is appropriate when asking someone to slow down while they are speaking?
- Stop talking so fast!
- Could you please speak a little more slowly? (Correct answer)
- You are speaking too quick.
- Talk slower.
Correct answer: Could you please speak a little more slowly?
'Could you please speak a little more slowly?' is a polite and grammatically correct request.
Question 5: You hear the phrase 'Let's catch up soon.' What does it mean?
- We should run together.
- We should meet and talk about what has happened recently. (Correct answer)
- We should watch something together.
- We should finish our work.
Correct answer: We should meet and talk about what has happened recently.
'Catch up' means to reconnect with someone and share recent news or updates.
Question 6: Your friend looks upset. Which is the most empathetic thing to say?
- Cheer up, it's not that bad.
- Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it? (Correct answer)
- What's wrong with you?
- You should smile more.
Correct answer: Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?
Asking 'Are you okay?' and offering to listen shows empathy and genuine concern.
Question 7: You want to check that you understood someone correctly. What do you say?
- Say that again.
- So, if I understand correctly, you mean...? (Correct answer)
- I didn't hear you.
- What did you say?
Correct answer: So, if I understand correctly, you mean...?
Paraphrasing with 'So, if I understand correctly...' is a polite way to confirm comprehension.
PET Everyday Communication 3
You want to leave a party early without being rude.
What do you say to the host?