Handling abstract and opinion-based questions (Practice Test)

1. What is the best approach to answer “Is happiness a choice?”?
(A) Present a balanced view with personal examples
(B) Give a one-word answer
(C) Recite a philosophical definition
(D) Change the subject immediately

2. How should you structure a response to “What is success?”?
(A) Dictionary definition only
(B) List famous successful people
(C) Personal criteria + societal perspectives
(D) Say it’s too subjective to answer

3. Which technique helps explain abstract concepts?
(A) Complex jargon
(B) Avoiding eye contact
(C) Speaking very fast
(D) Concrete metaphors (“Like a tree needing roots…”)

4. When asked “Should all education be free?”, you should:
(A) State only your country’s policy
(B) Recite tuition costs
(C) Discuss pros/cons before giving a nuanced opinion
(D) Say it’s a political issue

5. What makes an opinion response persuasive?
(A) Volume of speech
(B) Agreeing with the examiner
(C) Logical reasoning + relevant examples
(D) Using absolute terms

6. How to handle “How has technology changed relationships?”
(A) “I don’t use technology”
(B) Discuss only social media
(C) Specific changes (“Video calls help LDRs but reduce in-person intimacy”)
(D) List every tech invention

7. Which phrase introduces personal perspective best?
(A) “Everyone knows…”
(B) “It’s obvious that…”
(C) “From my experience…”
(D) “Scientists say…”

8. What should you avoid in opinion responses?
(A) Balanced viewpoints
(B) Personal examples
(C) Qualified statements
(D) Emotional language only

9. How to practice abstract questions?
(A) Memorize famous quotes
(B) Only discuss concrete topics
(C) Daily “What if…” self-recordings
(D) Avoid them completely

10. What demonstrates critical thinking in opinions?
(A) Repeating the question
(B) Absolute statements
(C) Using slang terms
(D) Acknowledging limitations of your view