Small Talk Made Easy

by Vocafy Επαληθευμένο

Αγγλικά (ΗΠΑ) A2 Ερωτήσεις: 15 Everyday life

Practice friendly questions and replies about daily life, hobbies, and plans.

1. 1. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   You meet a neighbor in the morning.

   Hi! How are you today?

   • I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
   • I'm twenty-five.
   • I'm from Ohio.

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   • I'm fine, thanks. How about you?

   “How about you?” asks the same question back and keeps the conversation going.

2. 2. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   Mia and Leo are meeting for the first time.

   Mia: Hi, I'm Mia.
   Leo: I'm Leo. Nice to ___ you.

   • met
   • meet
   • meeting

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   Mia: Hi, I'm Mia.
   Leo: I'm Leo. Nice to meet you.

   “Nice to meet you” is a friendly greeting when you meet someone for the first time.

3. 3. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   A new coworker asks about your home.

   Where do you live?

   • I work at the hospital.
   • I moved here last summer.
   • I live near the park.

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   • I live near the park.

   You can describe where you live using a nearby place. You do not need to give your full address.

4. 4. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   Your friend asks about the weekend that just ended.

   How was your weekend?

   • It was great. I visited my cousin.
   • I'm going to visit my cousin next weekend.
   • I'd like to visit my cousin sometime.

   The question is about the past.

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   • It was great. I visited my cousin.

   A short answer plus one detail gives your friend something more to ask about.

5. 5. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   Someone you just met asks about your job.

   What do you do?

   • I'm making dinner.
   • I'm a nurse.
   • I'm doing well, thanks.

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   • I'm a nurse.

   “What do you do?” often asks about your job. “What are you doing?” asks about your activity now.

6. 6. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   You start a chat about the weather.

   It's cold today, ___ it?

   • doesn't
   • hasn't
   • isn't

   Look at the verb in “It's cold.”

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   It's cold today, isn't it?

   “Isn't it?” invites the other person to agree. Weather is a common way to start a short chat.

7. 7. Βάλτε τις λέξεις στη σωστή σειρά.

   You ask a coworker about free time after work.

   • like to do
   • do you
   • after work?
   • What

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   What do you like to do after work?

   This question lets someone talk about hobbies, exercise, or relaxing at home.

8. 8. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   A coworker asks about your trip to work.

   How do you get to work?

   • At eight in the morning.
   • I take the bus.
   • About twenty minutes.

   The question asks how you travel, not when or how long.

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   • I take the bus.

   “Get to work” means travel to your workplace. You can answer with “I walk,” “I drive,” or “I take the bus.”

9. 9. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   You ask a neighbor about local restaurants.

   I'm new here. Do you know ___ good places to eat around here?

   • any
   • every
   • much

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   I'm new here. Do you know any good places to eat around here?

   Use “any” in questions with plural nouns like “places.” “Around here” means nearby, and asking about local places can help you get useful advice and start a conversation.

10. 10. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    You want to learn more about your friend's new activity.

    I started taking cooking classes last week.

    • Why did you stop taking cooking classes?
    • Why don't you try a cooking class?
    • What do you like to cook?

    Your friend is already taking classes.

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    • What do you like to cook?

    A question about the same topic shows interest and gives your friend a chance to say more.

11. 11. Ακούστε και πληκτρολογήστε την απάντηση.

    A friend talks about time with family.

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    • My sister and I often go for walks together.

    “Go for walks” means walking for fun or exercise, not just to get somewhere.

12. 12. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

    You are happy to accept a coworker's invitation.

    Coworker: Would you like to join us for coffee?
    You: I'd ___ to. What time?

    • loving
    • love
    • loved

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    Coworker: Would you like to join us for coffee?
    You: I'd love to. What time?

    “I'd love to” is a warm way to accept an invitation. You do not need to repeat the activity.

13. 13. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    You did not hear what someone just said. You want to hear it again.

    I live in a small town just outside the city.

    • Could you say that more quietly, please?
    • Could you tell me something else, please?
    • Could you say that again, please?

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    • Could you say that again, please?

    “Could you…?” makes a request polite. It is fine to ask someone to repeat words you missed.

14. 14. Βάλτε τις λέξεις στη σωστή σειρά.

    You are leaving after a friendly chat.

    • talking
    • It
    • was nice
    • to you.

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    It was nice talking to you.

    This is a friendly way to end a conversation, even if you only talked for a few minutes.

15. 15. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    You already have plans on Friday, but you want to meet another day.

    Would you like to have lunch on Friday?

    • I can't on Friday. How about Saturday?
    • Friday is perfect. See you then!
    • No, thanks. I don't want to meet.

    Your reply needs to suggest a different day.

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    • I can't on Friday. How about Saturday?

    Suggesting another day shows that you want to meet, even when the first plan does not work.