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? --b
2. Was I a) surprised by how kind the Germans were? b) shocked by how rude they were? --b
3. Did Alice a) have someone clean house for her? b) clean the house herself? --a
4. Has he taken a job? a) yes b) no )c maybe--c
5. Someone with a score of 55 usually ... a) doesn't pass the test. b) passes the test.--a
6. The weather two days ago was probably ... a) stormy b) sunny --b
7. The settlers brought ... a) valuable gifts. b) cheap objects. --b
8. Which statement is true? a) I am certain I am going to leave. b) I might leave c) I probably will leave--c
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--a
10. Did Jack when the prize? a) no b) yes --a

1. How did he do on the test?
   A) Well B)Average C) Badly
   --C
2. What is the best recipe for success?
   A) Work hard B) Be intuitive C) Make important contacts
   --B
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.
   --C
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.
   --B
5. What must you finish before you go out tonight?
   A) Homework B) Housework C) Dinner
   --A
6. In which case will I not accompany you?
   A) If Rob doesn't come. B) If Rob comes. C) If you are robbed.
   --B
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.
   --B
8. Which sport does he enjoy?
   A) Tennis B) Chess C) Both
   --C
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
   --B
10. Are you sure of the outcome in this situation?
    A) No B) Yes C) Maybe
    --A