V & A June 3, 2023 V & A Name Email Phone no. 1. Which word is stressed in the sentence "I can't believe you said that"? can't believe said that 2. Which word is stressed in the sentence "I need to finish this project by tomorrow"? need finish project tomorrow 3. Which word is stressed in the sentence "She's always wanted to visit Paris"? always wanted visit Paris 4. Which word is stressed in the sentence "What did you say about my new haircut"? what did say haircut 5. Which word is stressed in the sentence "I can't go to the party tonight because I have a midterm tomorrow"? can't party tonight midterm 6. Which word is stressed in the following sentence: "I'm going to the store tomorrow." going store tomorrow I'm 7. Which word is stressed in the following sentence: "He's never been to Europe before." never been Europe before 8. Which word is stressed in the following sentence: "I don't want to go to the party tonight." don't want party tonight 9. Which word is stressed in the following sentence: "She's a very talented musician." very talented musician She's 10. Which word is stressed in the following sentence: "I have to finish this project by tomorrow." have finish project tomorrow 11. Which intonation pattern is typically used to ask a yes/no question? falling rising rising-falling level 12. Which intonation pattern is typically used to express surprise or disbelief? falling rising rising-falling level 13. Which intonation pattern is typically used to indicate a statement or a fact? falling rising rising-falling level 14. Which intonation pattern is typically used to indicate uncertainty or a lack of confidence? falling rising rising-falling level 15. Which intonation pattern is typically used to indicate a command or a strong request? falling rising rising-falling level 16. Which of the following is an example of a vowel sound? /p/ /t/ /a/ /k/ 17. Which of the following is a common feature of English pronunciation that learners may struggle with? Stressing the first syllable of a word Pronouncing all letters in a word Ending every sentence with a rising intonation Rolling the "r" sound 18. Which of the following is a common feature of British English pronunciation that differs from American English? The pronunciation of the letter "z" The pronunciation of the letter "r" The pronunciation of the letter "t" The pronunciation of the letter "a" 19. Which of the following is an example of a consonant cluster in English? /i:/ /ɔ:/ /st/ /ʃ/ 20. Which of the following is a common pronunciation error for learners of English? Pronouncing "v" as "f" Pronouncing "z" as "s" Pronouncing "w" as "v" All of the above 21. Which of the following is an effective way to build rapport with someone you are communicating with? Interrupting them frequently to show your interest Using technical jargon and complex language to show your knowledge Making eye contact and actively listening to what they say Dominating the conversation and expressing your own opinions forcefully 22. Which of the following is a nonverbal way to build rapport with someone? Mirroring their body language Interrupting them when they speak Using complex vocabulary Speaking loudly to show your confidence 23. Which of the following is an example of active listening? Thinking about what you are going to say next while the other person speaks Checking your phone for messages while the other person speaks Nodding and making eye contact while the other person speaks Interrupting the other person frequently to ask questions 24. Which of the following is a way to show empathy and build rapport with someone? Arguing with them and trying to change their mind Criticizing their opinions and beliefs Acknowledging their feelings and perspective Ignoring their emotions and focusing only on the facts 25. Which of the following is an effective way to establish trust and build rapport in a professional setting? Gossiping about others to show your knowledge of the workplace Making promises you cannot keep to show your commitment Being honest and transparent in your communication Hiding information from others to maintain a competitive advantage 26. Which of the following is NOT a type of business communication? Memos Emails Business meetings Social media posts 27. What is the purpose of a business proposal? To persuade investors to fund a project To communicate the company's goals to employees To announce a new product or service to customers To congratulate an employee on a job well done 28. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? A company newsletter A business card A handshake A voicemail message 29. Which of the following is an example of formal communication? A conversation with a colleague in the break room A text message to a co-worker An email to a client A casual chat with the boss 30. Which of the following is an example of downward communication? A manager reporting to the CEO An employee reporting to a supervisor A team leader communicating with team members A salesperson communicating with customers 31. Which of the following is an example of upward communication? A manager giving feedback to a team member An employee submitting a report to a supervisor A team leader communicating with team members A salesperson communicating with customers 32. Which of the following is an appropriate use of social media in business communication? Posting negative comments about a competitor Sharing confidential company information Announcing a new product launch Criticizing a co-worker publicly 33. What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis? To identify a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats To measure the success of a marketing campaign To determine the profitability of a project To evaluate the performance of employees 34. Which of the following is an example of persuasive communication? An email requesting a meeting A business report presenting data A sales pitch to a customer A memo to employees outlining company policies 35. What is the purpose of a memo? To provide feedback to employees To announce a company event To communicate important information internally To negotiate a business deal with a client 36. What is the purpose of an email subject line? To greet the recipient To convey the main message of the email To thank the recipient To introduce oneself 37. When should you use a salutation in an email? Only when writing to someone you know well Only when writing a formal email Only when writing to someone in a higher position than you Always, to be polite and professional 38. Which of the following should be included in an email signature? Your name Your phone number Your email address All of the above 39. Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when writing a professional email? Grammar and spelling Tone and level of formality Personal opinions and biases Clarity and brevity 40. What should you do before sending an email? Check for grammar and spelling errors Read the email aloud to yourself Check that the recipient's email address is correct All of the above 41. Which of the following is the best way to begin an email to someone you have not met before? "Hey there!" "To whom it may concern" "Dear Sir/Madam" "Hello [recipient's name]" 42. Which of the following is an appropriate way to close a formal email? "Yours truly" "Thanks a lot" "See ya later" "Take care" 43. When writing an email to someone in a higher position than you, what should you do? Use a more casual tone to show your personality Use complex vocabulary to impress them Use a more formal tone and show respect Use humor to make them laugh 44. Which of the following is an appropriate way to follow up on an email? Sending multiple follow-up emails every day until you receive a response Waiting a few hours before following up Waiting at least 24 hours before following up Only following up if the recipient has not responded within a week 45. Which of the following is an appropriate way to handle a negative or critical email response? Responding with anger and insults Ignoring the email and not responding Taking some time to cool down before responding professionally Responding immediately with a defensive attitude 46. Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when dealing with a dissatisfied customer? Acknowledge the customer's concerns and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Blame the customer for the issue and deny responsibility. Offer a solution or compensation to address the customer's concerns. Follow up with the customer to ensure their issue has been resolved to their satisfaction. 47. Which of the following is NOT a best practice when dealing with customers? Listen actively to their concerns and needs Offer personalized solutions to their problems Be honest and transparent in your communication Argue with them when they express dissatisfaction 48. What should you do when answering a business phone call? Greet the caller with a friendly tone and the name of your company. Answer the call with a casual tone and your own name Immediately transfer the call to someone else in your company. Don't answer the phone at all. 49. When placing a caller on hold, what should you do? Simply put the caller on hold without any explanation. Apologize for the inconvenience and ask if it's okay to place the caller on hold. Place the caller on hold and forget about them until they hang up. Place the caller on hold and leave the phone off the hook. 50. What should you do if you cannot answer a caller's question? Tell the caller that you don't know the answer and end the call. Guess at an answer to avoid appearing uninformed. Offer to find the answer and call the caller back. Pretend that you heard the question incorrectly. 51. When ending a business phone call, what should you do? Simply hang up the phone when the conversation is over. Thank the caller for calling and say goodbye. Ask the caller if they need anything else before ending the call. End the call without any form of farewell. 52. What is word stress? Which has one syllable Has more than one syllable All words are syllable None of the above 53. How should you handle a difficult or upset caller? Hang up on the caller. Argue with the caller. Stay calm and professional, listen actively, and offer a solution if possible. Tell the caller to calm down. 54. What is an elevator pitch? A pitch that is delivered in an elevator. A brief, persuasive speech that explains what you or your company does. A pitch that is delivered while riding an elevator up and down multiple floors. A long and detailed presentation. 55. How long should an elevator pitch be? 10-15 minutes. 5-10 minutes 2-3 minutes 30 seconds to 1 minute 56. What is the purpose of an elevator pitch? To sell a product or service. To introduce yourself or your company to others. To persuade investors or potential clients. All of the above. 57. What should you include in an elevator pitch? Your name and contact information A brief description of what you or your company does. What makes you or your company unique. All of the above. 58. How should you practice your elevator pitch? Practice in front of a mirror. Record yourself and listen to the recording. Practice with a friend or colleague and ask for feedback. All of the above. 59. What is sentence stress? Is overall music. Structural words are stressed Content words are stressed None of the above 60. What is speech rate control? Pace and pause Speed Stressing All of the above March 9, 2023/by NTPR Centre https://www.ntprcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/logo-yellow-300x94.png 0 0 NTPR Centre https://www.ntprcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/logo-yellow-300x94.png NTPR Centre2023-03-09 15:57:532023-03-28 18:06:44V & A
