Polite Language
12 Grade 6 English questions on Polite Language, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich is the MOST formal closing for a letter?
A. See you soon.
B. Bye!
C. Yours faithfully,
D. Cheers,
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1 markWhich expression is MOST polite?
A. I need water now.
B. May I have some water, please?
C. Give me water.
D. Water!
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1 markHeadteacher: I hear you have been misbehaving in class.
Pupil: _______________________
A. That is not true!
B. Who told you?
C. It is not my fault!
D. I am sorry, sir. It will not happen again.
(1 mark)
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D. Polite apology to authority figure
Question 4
1 markPatient: Good morning, doctor.
Doctor: Good morning. _______________________
A. What brings you here today?
B. Why are you here?
C. What is wrong with you?
D. Sit down and wait.
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1 markFather: How was school today?
Child: _______________________
A. It was fine. We had a science experiment.
B. I don't remember.
C. None of your business.
D. Why do you ask?
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1 markCustomer: Excuse me, how much does this shirt cost?
Shopkeeper: _______________________
A. None of your business.
B. It costs five hundred shillings.
C. Go away.
D. You cannot afford it.
(1 mark)
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B. Polite answer to a customer inquiry
Question 7
1 markNurse: The visiting hours are from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Visitor: _______________________
A. Thank you. I will come back at 2 pm.
B. I don't care about the time.
C. That is too late.
D. Let me in now.
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1 markLibrarian: You need to return the book by Friday.
Pupil: _______________________
A. I will return it whenever I want
B. I lost the book
C. Thank you for reminding me. I will return it on time.
D. OK whatever
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1 markShopkeeper: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Customer: _______________________
A. I want bread now
B. Give me bread
C. Bread. How much?
D. Good afternoon. I would like to buy a loaf of bread, please.
(1 mark)
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D. Polite request in a shop conversation
Question 10
1 markFriend: I am sorry I broke your pencil.
You: _______________________
A. Buy me a new one now!
B. It's okay. Accidents happen. Don't worry about it.
C. You are so careless!
D. I will never lend you anything again.
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1 markBus conductor: Where are you going?
Passenger: _______________________
A. Just drive.
B. None of your business.
C. Machakos! Money!
D. I am going to Machakos. How much is the fare?
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1 markYour friend: I am so sorry I broke your pencil.
You: _______________________
A. That's alright. It happens.
B. Pay me back immediately.
C. I will never forgive you.
D. You are so careless!
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