Vocabulary & Word Meaning
Which of the following best defines a “farewell”?
A) A formal welcome event
B) A celebration of someone’s arrival
C) A goodbye occasion, often with emotion
D) A short meeting at work
C) A goodbye occasion, often with emotion
Why might people give speeches at a going-away party?
A) To sell tickets for future events
B) To honor the person who is leaving
C) To practice public speaking
D) To make announcements about local news
B) To honor the person who is leaving
Which phrase is most suitable in a goodbye speech?
A) “I regret inviting you all here.”
B) “Thanks for being part of this journey.”
C) “Please leave your coats in the hall.”
D) “Don’t forget to pay the bill.”
B) “Thanks for being part of this journey.”
A “goodbye card” usually contains:
A) Travel instructions
B) A menu
C) Personal messages or wishes for someone leaving
D) A hotel reservation
C) Personal messages or wishes for someone leaving
What is a common reason for throwing a going-away party?
A) A person is retiring, relocating, or changing jobs
B) Someone is buying a new car
C) A couple is getting married
D) A student passed an exam
A) A person is retiring, relocating, or changing jobs
What does it mean when someone says, “Let’s keep in touch”?
A) Let’s meet right now
B) Let’s talk again in the distant future
C) Let’s continue to communicate after you leave
D) Let’s send a package
C) Let’s continue to communicate after you leave
What does it mean to “host” a going-away party?
A) To decorate someone’s house
B) To cook food for everyone
C) To invite guests and organize the event
D) To play music for the event
C) To invite guests and organize the event
Which of the following is not usually part of a going-away party?
A) Thank-you speeches
B) Farewell messages
C) Surprise quizzes
D) Sharing memories
C) Surprise quizzes
Which sentence is most appropriate to write in a farewell card?
A) “You were always late to work.”
B) “Wishing you success and happiness wherever you go!”
C) “Don’t forget your keys.”
D) “Please send us your receipts.”
B) “Wishing you success and happiness wherever you go!”
If someone says “This is a token of appreciation,” what are they likely giving?
A) A letter of complaint
B) A receipt
C) A small gift or gesture
D) A ticket
C) A small gift or gesture
A typical going-away gift might be:
A) A business report
B) A personalized photo album
C) An umbrella with no meaning
D) A heavy suitcase
B) A personalized photo album
If someone says “I’ll miss you,” how are they probably feeling?
A) Angry
B) Excited to meet new people
C) Sad about the person leaving
D) Confused
C) Sad about the person leaving
Which word means the opposite of “present” (as in a gift)?
A) Card
B) Memory
C) Refusal
D) Absence
D) Absence
Why might people feel both happy and sad at a going-away party?
A) They’re confused about the schedule
B) They don’t know each other well
C) They are excited for the person’s new future but sad to say goodbye
D) The party is too noisy
C) They are excited for the person’s new future but sad to say goodbye
Which of the following is a formal way to say goodbye?
A) “See ya later!”
B) “Catch you next time!”
C) “Farewell and best of luck.”
D) “Don’t be a stranger.”
C) “Farewell and best of luck.”