This second situational expression test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topic of situational expression of the English language. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of situational expression.
Situational Expression - Advanced Level Test 2
Question 1 |
You've got a new job. You need this job very much because you've been looking for it for a few months. On your first day, you're late for work. Rather apprehensive about this, you say to your boss:
A | I'm sorry for coming late. I really fear that I may create a bad impression by this. |
B | I'm absolutely overjoyed to have come so late. |
C | I feel uneasy about what will happen to me now. |
D | If you'll get angry with me because of my arriving late, I'd rather quit the job. |
E | I'm disappointed with my first day at work, so could you please soothe me? |
Question 2 |
You're a university student in the genetic engineering faculty. You really want to be a great scientist and have a Nobel one day. When you get a rather low mark from one of your exams, your professor says that you can never fulfil your dream of being a great scientist. You say to him determinedly:
A | I'm very set on becoming a great scientist and you can’t change this. |
B | I've already made up my mind to leave the college so don't worry! |
C | I'm determined to pursue this matter at all costs! |
D | I didn't know that my capacity was so insufficient. |
E | You're right, I think. I'd better give up dreams! |
Question 3 |
You're not at all satisfied with the way your mobile phone has been serviced. Therefore, you take it back to the repairman and say to him:
A | You want quite a lot of money, but you do a good job. |
B | I'm certain you must have worked here for a long time. It can easily be understood from your work! |
C | You worked hard on my phone and I'm extremely content with it. |
D | I haven't had the chance to get my mobile phone serviced for a long while. Can you have a look at it
tomorrow? |
E | I must say I'm rather upset about the way my mobile phone has been performing since it was last serviced by you. Please, check it again. |
Question 4 |
One of your friends has just lost his job. And he doesn't have the courage to apply for a new job. You want to encourage him and also want to give him some confidence to arrange some job interviews. You say:
A | It's high time you realized that you're not up to the standard for the criteria the firms are looking for. |
B | A lot of people have already made their interviews for good positions, I think. |
C | While you're thinking here, the jobs wouldn't wait for you. |
D | You don't stand much a chance but perhaps you can be accepted to a moderate job. Why don't you try it? |
E | It seems to me you’ve got many right qualifications. Why don't you apply for a job? Even if you're not accepted, there’s no harm done. |
Question 5 |
A friend of yours has been drinking heavily for a few years and clearly, this is seriously affecting his health. You want to warn him and say:
A | Are you an alcoholic or what? |
B | Your health is swiftly deteriorating; thus you'd better give up alcohol. |
C | I presume it's only in critical periods you drink so much! |
D | I don't understand why, after all these years, you drink so heavily. |
E | I think you have psychological problems and this affects me in a bad way. |
Question 6 |
You are telephoning about a job advertisement you have seen in the newspaper. You would like to arrange an interview with the director. Her name is Mrs Perkins. You say;
A | I want to see Mrs Perkins on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, ok? |
B | Mrs Perkins wants to interview me next Monday. |
C | I would like to arrange an interview with Mrs Perkins, please. |
D | When can I see Mrs Perkins about an interview? |
E | Today, I'm coming for my job interview. |
Question 7 |
A friend bought you a shirt for your birthday. You like it very much but it is too big for you, so you take it back to the shop and politely ask to change it. You say:
A | This is a nice shirt but it doesn't fit, so I'll have a different one. |
B | This shirt is too big for my friend; please, give me a different one. |
C | Do you think this shirt is too big for me? If so, I want to change it. |
D | Do you have this shirt in a smaller size? I would like to change it, please. |
E | You'd better change this shirt or I'll call the police. |
Question 8 |
You are a science teacher in a public school. You are taking visitors to the laboratory to see how your experiment has been set up. It is important that no one touches anything. You say:
A | Regarding the experiment, let us keep in touch. |
B | If you want to touch anything, be sure it is safe. |
C | It's essential that nobody touches anything related to the experiment. |
D | I'm certain no one has touched anything. |
E | Please keep away from the experiment area. |
Question 9 |
Unexpectedly, you are called in for an important meeting and, therefore, cannot keep your appointment with the doctor. So you call his secretary and say:
A | Tell the doctor to telephone me when he returns |
B | I'm sure the doctor has left a message to you, concerning my appointment. |
C | I think many patients will cancel their appointment today. |
D | This is Mary Wilson. I'm afraid I have to cancel my 4 o'clock appointment with the doctor. |
E | Concerning my appointment, I'll be late for some time. |
Question 10 |
You are at an art exhibition and have just met the artist. You want to express your appreciation of his works. You say:
A | I'm really very impressed with your paintings. |
B | I understand most of your paintings are for sale. |
C | You must have at least over forty paintings on exhibition. |
D | I like your works but I don't like you at all. |
E | My father has bought one of your earlier paintings. |
Question 11 |
Your brother comments on how old your bed is. You are already aware of it and have been putting aside money for a new one. You say:
A | Yes, I know. It is second-hand. |
B | I have enough money, don't worry about it. |
C | Oh, come on, please! It isn't that old. |
D | It may be out of fashion but I like it. |
E | I know. I'm going to buy another one soon. |
Question 12 |
Your friend has invited you to her house for dinner. When you see her, you want to say something nice about her appearance; you say to her:
A | I liked your dress; you really look gorgeous in it. |
B | Your scarf doesn’t go with your handbag. |
C | Everything is wonderful except your clothes! |
D | Are you crazy? Why did you wear such an awful outfit? |
E | Your shoes look as if they had been borrowed. |
Question 13 |
You are in a shop and paying for what you've bought. You've realised that the salesman has made a mistake while counting the money. He's trying to give you more than it should be as change money. Despite the fact that the mistake is to your advantage, you think you must warn him. So you stop him and say:
A | You've overcharged me, please correct your mistake. |
B | I'm sorry, but you've charged me for eight items and I only have seven. |
C | Excuse me, but this sweater is 2.90 pounds, not 3.90. |
D | You're the most careless boy I've ever seen. |
E | Hey! Why don't you pay more attention to your job? You're being paid for this! |
Question 14 |
You arrange to meet a friend of yours tonight. Unexpectedly, your boss goes abroad and you're requested to give him a lift to the airport. You call your friend and say:
A | I'm afraid we can't arrange an appointment for tonight as I will go abroad. |
B | I'm sorry but my boss wants to see me at the airport today |
C | I regret cancelling our appointment, let’s meet tonight. |
D | Such things occur every day, why did you get so angry about the cancellation? |
E | Sorry for not keeping my promise for the night, but I must accompany my boss on his way to the airport. |
Question 15 |
You visit your English teacher first time. In her flat, you see her library consisting of English novels numbering around a hundred. Expressing your astonishment, you say:
A | You must like reading |
B | I think it's time you stopped wasting your money buying such useless things. |
C | I wish I had so many books, too. |
D | What a large collection of books! |
E | Ma'am, did you borrow all these books? |
Question 16 |
Your boss has written your name down for another position which requires more effort. You don't think it will contribute much to your present situation. And also you don't want to work longer hours due to your age. You refuse it politely:
A | I hope you won't get annoyed if I refuse this kind of offer. |
B | I'm in two minds about whether I should accept it or not. |
C | I'm terribly sorry but I think I won't be able to maintain this new position since I don't feel energetic enough. |
D | Why did you choose me for this position? |
E | Don't you see that I'm too old to cope with it? |
Question 17 |
Your roommate in the dormitory borrowed your shoes without asking your permission. When she brought them back, you saw that they're dirtier than usual. Now, you're really angry and you want to warn your friend. So you say:
A | Oh! Come on! It’s okay, everything will be all right soon. |
B | How on earth can you do such a thing? |
C | Don't worry. There's nothing to get annoyed about. |
D | Sorry but why did you do that? |
E | Your irresponsible behaviour has irritated me a lot so you'd better not do this again. |
Question 18 |
You own a shop in the downtown. While you're checking the records on the computer, you see that one of your customers has failed to keep up with the instalments. Thus, you send a note to remind him of this in a kind manner so, you say:
A | I’d like to remind you that there are a few instalments of you which you haven't paid for yet; if it's possible, could you please pay for them? |
B | Don’t forget to pay for your instalments; next time I'll go to the court. |
C | My advice would be for you to pay all your debts. |
D | I’m rather doubtful about the future of your payments, but if I were you, I'd pay for them. |
E | The fact that you’ve been so negligent in this matter makes me angry. |
Question 19 |
One of your friends has been chosen as a candidate for the coming elections. If he's chosen, he'll be the new representative of your city. You find his possibility to be elected representative rather weak. You want to declare your opinion without hurting him. So you say:
A | To be honest, I have to say I'm very pessimistic about the elections. |
B | I’m really very sorry but in my opinion, it's impossible that you'll be elected representative. |
C | Don't give it up please; you have still a chance to be chosen. |
D | I anticipate success on behalf of you in this particular enterprise for the coming elections. |
E | I regret to say you this because you're quite a qualified person for this post but the likelihood of your being elected representative seems rather remote to me. |
Question 20 |
You've been invited to a party given by the history club of your school. In fact, you’re very pleased to be invited by them since you’re not a member of the club. But on the same day, you're going to celebrate your brother's graduation from university with your family. You want to refuse the invitation kindly. You say:
A | Much to my regret, I will be unable to attend your party since I'll be out of town for business. |
B | Owing to a prior plan, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your party. But thank you very much all the
same. |
C | I can't tell how sorry I am. Please, forgive me. |
D | You have my whole-hearted support; however, I have to reject your offer. |
E | I want to come to your party but I'm not still certain about whether I can come or not. |
Question 21 |
In an exam at school, the student sitting next to you is copying your answers. You're rather angry about this behaviour but also don't want to hurt your friend. You say politely:
A | I can tell you, what you want. |
B | You're such an idiot. Stop that! |
C | If you really need it, go on copying. |
D | You're so fool to understand me. |
E | Could you please stop looking at my papers and get involved in your own exam? |
Question 22 |
You're at home and accidentally broke your mother's favourite vase. You feel guilty. You want to be honest and confess it to your mother. In an apologetic manner, you say:
A | I regret to tell you that I've broken your vase, mummy. |
B | Mum, somebody has broken the vase, but I promise I'll find who he is. |
C | I can repair your vase, mother. |
D | Okay, I broke it, it was already too old and out of fashion. |
E | I can buy you a new vase if you like it so much. |
Question 23 |
You are with your friend in a shop. Suddenly, you see him taking a CD and putting it in his pocket. You hate such spoiled behaviours. You want to warn your friend. Determinedly, you say:
A | Why don't you leave it and take the other one? |
B | Why did you take that CD? You don't have a CD recorder. |
C | My advice to you would be to earn your own money. |
D | If you do that again, I'll never forgive you. |
E | I’m really apprehensive about you. |
Question 24 |
You've been given two invitations for a concert that isn't open to the general public. The singer is very famous and as one of your friends is a fan of him, you decide to ask her to join you; you call her and say:
A | The concert we're going to is sure to be very crowded, so let's be there early. |
B | I've got two tickets for the Tarkan concert. I thought you'd be interested. Can you use these tickets? |
C | There is a private Sezen Aksu concert coming up. I have two invitations for it and thought you might like to come along with me. |
D | I'm sure you would have enjoyed the concert. It's a pity you couldn't attend. |
E | Would a concert be of any interest to you? If so, I can send you an invitation. |
Question 25 |
You see some foreigners in the street. You think they are tourists. They're carefully studying on a map and really look confused. You know your city very well and want to be of some assistance. You go near them and say:
A | Do you like our country? |
B | Can we practise some English? |
C | Isn't reading that map difficult for you? |
D | I suppose the museum you're looking for is on Çankırı street |
E | If you tell me where you want to go, I can give you directions. |
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