Dialogues Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 1

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This first dialogues test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topic of dialogues of English language. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of dialogues.

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Question 1

Jimmy: I’ve been looking for some materials for my English research paper. It’s about English authors.

Mary: _____. Jimmy: Do you think I will find what I’m looking for there?

Mary: Of course. I always use it to do my English assignments.

A	Don’t worry my sister is also studying English nowadays
B	It's not possible to find them in the public library
C	I've told you that you ought to do your homework correctly
D	If I were you, I'd ask a professor for some help
E	Why don’t you search it on the net?

Question 2

Tony: Do you think Mr Brown is going to resign?

Clark: ______

Tony: Why do you think so?

Clark: He thinks it’s time someone gave the manager a lesson by giving up the job.

A	I’m not sure. But I think he is.
B	I don’t expect so. He should feel better next week.
C	Yes because he was doing an awful job.
D	No, he’s really good at his job.
E	He may because he’s too old.

Question 3

Sue: Besides the news and wildlife programmes, what else do you watch on TV?

Tom: _____

Sue: I do agree, but sometimes there are some good discussions and plays.

Tom: Maybe, But most of the ones I have watched have been very boring.

A	I had no idea you spent so much time watching TV.
B	Almost nothing. Do you?
C	Actually very little. There's so much rubbish on at present.
D	If it were not for my mother, I'd get rid of our TV.
E	Only the plays are worth watching, aren’t they?

Question 4

Lucia: Where’s your mobile phone? You do have one, don’t you?

Allen: _____

Lucia: Will that take long?

Allen: I don’t think so; they’ll phone me when it is ready.

A	Yes, over there. We should take it out of the sun.
B	Yeah, but now it's being repaired.
C	No, I’ve given it to my sister.
D	Well, I didn’t like it at all and throw it away.
E	I couldn’t learn how to use it correctly.

Question 5

Sylvia: I got the exam results today.

Pat: I’m certain they were good.

Sylvia: ____

Pat: You needn’t. I can see it on your face!

A	Of course, they were. I’ll also finish my thesis in a month.
B	Except for one, I passed all of them.
C	Why are you interested in my exam marks?
D	More or less what I expected. I couldn’t pass all of them.
E	Yes, they were. I can’t tell you how happy I’m now.

Question 6

Priscilla: Why are you late?

John: _____

Priscilla: Why not? Was she at work?

John: Yes and she couldn’t change her shift.

A	I left the kids to my uncle.
B	There was heavy traffic and I was stuck just in the middle of it.
C	Well, you know my car. It broke down again.
D	Why are you asking? It’s none of your business.
E	I couldn't get my wife to take the children to school.

Question 7

Jack: Is your wife coming along?

Samuel: No, she’d already arranged to have her hair dyed.

Jack: _____

Samuel: I don’t know. It depends on her daily mood.

A	Is she still working at the same company?
B	Are you still married?
C	Did you buy the house you were talking about?
D	Where does your father plan to go for holiday?
E	What colour does she prefer?

Question 8

Tina: Did he come with you guys last night?

Pat: _____

Tina: What did he do, then?

Pat: He went to a concert instead.

A	Yes, and we had an enjoyable time together.
B	Actually, he didn’t as he had seen the movie before.
C	Why do you ask about him?
D	Well, I’d rather he didn’t. He did many foolish jokes.
E	He preferred joining the army.

Question 9

Bart: I don’t want to choose among all those stupid options.

Harry: _____

Bart: Then, why don’t we create a new one?

Harry: That sounds fantastic! Let’s start!

A	I don’t have any problems with them at all.
B	Nobody thinks like you. It's your own decision.
C	I could hardly find this new job. And I don’t want to lose it.
D	I don't like any of them either.
E	I'm not sure if they're really stupid.

Question 10

Tony: How long have you been working there?

Pamela: I joined the company last year.

Tony: _____

Pamela: Actually not. The director and the founder appreciate me a lot because of my previous experiences.

A	I heard your boss and you weren’t on good terms since you're the new star of the office.
B	Are you really happy in this new place?
C	You must be getting on well with your colleagues.
D	You look fantastic, can I learn the reason?
E	Why do you look so miserable? Do you need anything?

Question 11

Mark: Hey, Mary, you’ve got some nice things here.

Mary: _____

Mark: Right. It’s a great idea to use things again but where do you get your ideas?

Mary: Oh, I find things in books and magazines.

A	l sometimes get ideas from the internet.
B	Yes, they’re my favourite belongings, but none of them is expensive.
C	Thanks. I made a lot of them. I like to recycle things. It’s good for the environment.
D	Yeah, the other things are easy too. The notice board is just some cardboard from a big box and some paint.
E	Really? I’ve forgotten to post them.

Question 12

Jackson: Have you been to the exhibition of Picasso paintings?

Robin: Yes, last Saturday.

John: What did you think of it?

Robin: ______

A	By the way, did you say it was open till 5 o’clock?
B	Some of my friends are not interested in paintings.
C	Really! I really must find time to see it.
D	Fascinating! I only wish I could have understood something of it.
E	Obviously, they had an inefficient administrative system.

Question 13

Mary: The results of the laboratory tests are here.

David: I’m sure they are good.

Mary: _____

David: You don’t have to. It can be seen on your face.

A	Right, most of them were. One will be done again.
B	Yes, they are. I can’t tell you how relieved I feel.
C	They certainly are. I will be able to finish my thesis in two weeks.
D	They were, indeed. We’ll celebrate
E	More or less what I expect.

Question 14

Mr Smith: Well, can I make an appointment with Doctor Wall, please?

Receptionist:______

Mr Smith: No, I’m afraid. I can’t. What about the evening?

Receptionist: Doctor Wall isn’t here in the evening. I’m sorry.

A	Yes, Would you like to be at ten to three on Monday?
B	You can't. He's abroad this week.
C	l can put you in at 10:30 at the evening session.
D	Will you really come? Doctor Wall is rather busy nowadays.
E	Why are you insisting? You know his sessions are getting more expensive.

Question 15

Sally: When should we let her know it?

Susan: _____

Sally: I agree. Let’s say this afternoon.

Susan: Great idea!

A	Well, What about saying sometime next week?
B	We had better hot hurry.
C	The sooner the better I think.
D	The boss has already told her.
E	I think she knows about it

Question 16

Sam: I’m surprised Joanne got into such an exclusive college.

Ann: ______

Sam: What makes you say that? I’ve seen her scholarship papers with my own eyes.

Ann: Everybody makes mistakes!

A	She was also successful in high school. Her marks were quite high.
B	I don’t care I don’t like her at all.
C	Why are you interested in Joanne’s education so much?
D	It’s not such an exclusive college. There are better ones in the U. S.
E	I still can’t believe it. Her rich father must have donated a large sum to the school.

Question 17

Daniel: You’ve lost quite a bit of weight since I last saw you.

John: Yes, I have. Thanks to my diet, I feel much better.

Daniel: _____

John: I know. As soon as the new centre opens, I’ll enrol in for a weekly fitness programme.

A	Who is your doctor? Can I have his phone number?
B	Do you know that the latest diets are very useful?
C	But you have to do some exercise as well if you want to retain your weight.
D	Did you obey all of the restrictions in your diet?
E	Why do you do just diet? Walking in the forest could also be beneficial.

Question 18

Alison: _____

George: Not yet, but I hope to soon.

Alison: Shall we do it together?

George: Why not? If you’re free at the weekend.

A	Did you see the fight in the street last night?
B	Have you seen that film that everyone’s talking about?
C	You didn’t fail in English yet again, did you?
D	Have you ever been beaten by somebody?
E	Were you arrested in London?

Question 19

Jack: Is Simon coming to the picnic with us tomorrow?

Carrie: _____

Jack: Don’t bother. On my way home, I can pay a visit.

Carrie: That’s great.

A	I don’t care. Even if he doesn’t come, I'll go.
B	We should add some extra things in case he comes.
C	He has to come because his girlfriend will be there
D	I don’t know. I'd rather he didn’t.
E	I don’t think so, but let’s phone him to be sure.

Question 20

Policeman: Can I have a driving licence, please?

Driver: Why? I didn’t do anything wrong.

Policeman: _____

Driver: I’m afraid I don’t. I was in a hurry.

A	Why did you cross the street ignoring the red light?
B	You didn’t forget to pick up your daughter from college, did you?
C	Have you heard the new traffic regulations?
D	Do you know how fast you were driving?
E	There has been an accident here. Did you hear about that?

Question 21

Jack: I heard you have a part in the school play tonight.

Lisa: _____

Jack: Why are you so nervous?

Lisa: I don’t know. My mother was like me prior to a performance.

A	No, unfortunately, I haven’t been chosen.
B	Yes, but it is strange I haven’t got the bit of excitement
C	How did you hear that?
D	The rehearsals were perfect and I’m very happy about that.
E	Yes, and I’m on pins and needles.

Question 22

Sarah: Did you call Vincent?

Susan: Yes. I think something must be wrong because Vincent wasn’t home when I called.

Sarah: _____

Susan: Why do you say that? You know Vincent has been receiving alcohol therapy for a while and he is psychologically ill.

A	Oh, you’re always jumping to conclusions.
B	That is right. I think we should call the police.
C	I have just called. He was at home having a bath.
D	Oh, yes. He went for a picnic with his colleagues.
E	His family is worried, too. Let’s find him.

Question 23

Jessica: _____

Simon: Not really, I’ve been wearing earplugs!

Jessica: Great idea. Then you must be having a calm night.

Simon: You’re right. I sleep really easily in silence nowadays.

A	Did you ask your neighbour for dinner?
B	Aren't you fed up with your noisy roommate?
C	Why don’t you like your roommate?
D	Can you hear me?
E	Have you watched “Deep Impact” yet?

Question 24

John: We’re looking for someone to go fishing with us on Saturday.

Clara: Well, you can count me out.

John: _____

Clara: My parents are coming for the whole weekend.

A	I have some other plans, too.
B	Wow? Do you know how to count?
C	How nice! Then I’m preparing the equipment.
D	Come on, Clara! It will be fun!
E	Don’t forget to bring a barbecue.

Question 25

Jenny: It’s raining outside!

Tom: _____

Jenny: But when it slows down, I want to go out.

Tom: Jenny, as I said, I think we had better wait until it stops.

A	No matter how much it rains, we have to catch the bus!
B	It’s always rainy in this country. I hate it!
C	I don’t want to go out at all.
D	I don’t care. How about going for a walk?
E	Then why don’t we stay in for the time being?