A2General exam skills12 min
Choosing the right reply in short conversations
Independent practice in the style of entry-level exam tasks, not an official test: read what one person says, then choose or complete the best reply.
In this task, you read one sentence from a short conversation. Then you choose the best answer from three replies. All three replies are correct English, but only one makes sense after the first sentence. The task tests everyday situations: invitations, offers, requests, apologies, thanks and news.
| Situation | One person says | Good replies |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation | Would you like to come to the beach on Sunday? | I'd love to. / Sorry, I can't. I'm busy. |
| Offer | Shall I carry that bag for you? | Yes, please. That's kind of you. / No, thanks. I'm fine. |
| Request | Could you close the window, please? | Sure, no problem. |
| Apology | Sorry I forgot to call you. | Don't worry about it. |
| Thanks | Thanks for helping me. | You're welcome. / No problem. |
| Good news | I've got a new job! | Congratulations! / Well done! |
| Bad news | I've lost my phone. | Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. |
Exercise 1 of 2
Choose the best reply
Read what the first person says. Choose the best reply.
Exercise 2 of 2
Complete the reply
Type one word to complete each reply.
A: Thank you for driving me home. B: You're .
A: I've passed all my exams! B: Well ! You worked really hard.
A: Could you pass me the salt, please? B: Sure. Here you .
A: Sorry I'm late. B: Don't about it. We haven't started yet.
A: Would you like some more cake? B: No, you. I've had enough.
A: I've lost my wallet. B: Oh no! What a !
A: Can I use your phone for a minute? B: Of . It's on the table.
A: Let's go for a walk after lunch. B: That's a good !
Source
Original practice by Joy English in the style of the exam. Not an official test; IELTS and TOEIC are trademarks of their owners.
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