Test on Workplace Communication and English Skills

Question 1: Intransitive phrasal verbs are followed by an object.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Intransitive phrasal verbs are not followed by an object.

Question 2: What is a defining characteristic of transitive phrasal verbs, according to the study materials?

A. They are not followed by an object.

B. They are followed by an object.

C. The object can only go between the main verb and the particle when it's a pronoun.

D. The object can only go after the particle.

Explanation: The study materials state, "Most phrasal verbs are transitive, meaning they are followed by an object."

Question 3: The expression "Can you tell me when (this happened)?" is listed under 'Requesting information' in the study materials.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The expression "Can you tell me when (this happened)?" is listed under 'Establishing the facts', not 'Requesting information', in the study materials.

Question 4: Which of the following expressions are used for clarifying or checking facts in a conversation?

A. What can I do for you today?

B. Let me get this straight.

C. Could I just clarify what you're saying?

D. I'll look into it.

Explanation: The expressions 'Let me get this straight.' and 'Could I just clarify what you're saying?' are listed under the 'Clarifying/checking facts' section. 'What can I do for you today?' is for requesting information, and 'I'll look into it.' is for promising action.

Question 5: Is M-pesa a money transfer system used on mobile phones?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials indicate that 'people use money transfer systems such as M-pesa on their mobiles'.