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Making Conclusions and Assumptions Based on What You Hear

English Listening Quizzes: Conclusions

Choose the correct conclusion based on what you hear. You will hear each of the 10 sentences. Once they have all been read you will hear the 10 sentences a second time.

  1. Did he a) already understand the problem when he spoke to her? b) not understand the problem when he spoke to her?
  2. Was I a) surprised by how kind the Germans were? b) shocked by how rude they were?
  3. Did Alice a) have someone clean house for her? b) clean the house herself?
  4. Has he taken a job? a) yes b) no )c maybe
  5. Someone with a score of 55 usually ... a) doesn't pass the test. b) passes the test.
  6. The weather two days ago was probably ... a) stormy b) sunny
  7. The settlers brought ... a) valuable gifts. b) cheap objects.
  8. Which statement is true? a) I am certain I am going to leave. b) I might leave c) I probably will leave
  9. What will I do when I finish dinner? a) pay for dinner b) ask my friend to pay for me c) put the bill on my credit card
  10. Did Jack when the prize? a) no b) yes

  1. How did he do on the test?
    A) Well B)Average C) Badly
  2. What is the best recipe for success?
    A) Work hard B) Be intuitive C) Make important contacts
  3. Why did they not go to the store?
    A) They got lost. B) They didn't want to go. C) They didn't have enough time.
  4. In which case would an agreement be possible?
    A) If he improves his offer B) If he changes his mind. C) If they accept his offer.
  5. What must you finish before you go out tonight?
    A) Homework B) Housework C) Dinner
  6. In which case will I not accompany you?
    A) If Rob doesn't come. B) If Rob comes. C) If you are robbed.
  7. Why was it not a good idea to go to Rome?
    A) Because the flight was too expensive. B) Because costs in Rome were too expensive. C) Because Rome is a dirty city.
  8. Which sport does he enjoy?
    A) Tennis B) Chess C) Both
  9. What could change the improving value of stocks?
    A) a low inflation rate B) a very high inflation rate C) the value of the dollar
  10. Are you sure of the outcome in this situation?
    A) No B) Yes C) Maybe

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