Conversational Phrases Quiz: Formal 2

1. allow me - Which could you say instead of "Allow me"?: a) "Are you allowed to help me?" b) "Can you help me with this?" c) "Let me help you with that."

2. be (only too) pleased to | be happy to - I said, "I'd be pleased to," after my neighbour asked me: a) if I needed any help b) if I could help her c) if I was married

3. be my guest - I said, "Be my guest." Someone had said: a) "Would you mind helping me?" b) "Do you mind if sit here?" c) "Sit down, if you don't mind."

4. I beg your pardon? - You can say "I beg your pardon?" if you haven't: a) been heard by someone b) heard what someone's said c) heard from someone recently

5. I couldn't agree more - You can say "I couldn't agree more" if you: a) can't agree with someone any more b) totally agree with what someone says c) partially agree with what someone says

6. I don't suppose - The thief said to the judge, "I don't suppose you could: a) forgive me, your Honour?" b) find me guilty, your Honour?" c) send me to jail, your Honour?"

7. I was wondering if | I wonder if - He said, "I was wondering if I could use your phone?" He: a) needed to use my phone b) wasn't sure if he needed to use it c) wasn't sure if he knew how to use it

8. if you don't mind | if you wouldn't mind - "I'll go too, if you don't mind" is closest in meaning to: a) "I'm going too." b) "I'll go if you don't." c) "I don't mind going."

9. much obliged - The Minister says "Much obliged" when thanking: a) high-ranking officials b) waiters and drivers c) his wife and kids

10. would you mind...? - My uncle said, "Would you mind: a) getting you a drink?" b) getting me a drink?" c) getting me drunk?"