Communication in Virtual Meetings

What should you do if your internet is slow during a video call?

• Turn off your microphone

• Restart your computer

• Turn off your video

• Leave the call

During a quiet afternoon at the library, Abigail was reading a book when suddenly, out of the blue, the fire alarm went off. What does 'out of the blue' mean in this context?

• Expectedly

• Suddenly

• Carefully

• Slowly

During a team meeting call, what is a polite way for Anika to interrupt someone?

• Wait, I have something to say!

• Could I stop you for just a moment?

• I need to talk now!

• Stop talking, please.

During a video call with your friend Arjun, what should you say if you didn't understand him?

• I'm going to turn off my video.

• Your video is freezing.

• Oh sorry, you're breaking up. I didn't catch that.

• Can you turn your microphone off?

Lily was frustrated with her internet connection. She exclaimed, "This internet is absolute rubbish!" What is an alternative word for 'rubbish' when describing internet quality?

• Reliable

• Fast

• Stable

• Unstable

What phrase would you use to describe a sudden change in plans?

• Out of the blue

• As planned

• In due time

• Step by step

During a conference call, how can you politely ask someone to repeat themselves?

• Why are you mumbling?

• Speak up!

• What did you say?

• Can you say that again, please?

Noah is on a video call with his friends, but the connection is poor. What is a common way for him to improve the call quality?

• Increase the volume

• Use a different device

• Move closer to the router

• Turn off the lights

What is a good practice to follow before joining a video call?

• Leave your phone on loud

• Test your microphone and camera

• Ignore the meeting agenda

• Join the call late

During a virtual meeting, how can William minimize background noise?

• Use a headset with a microphone

• Turn up the volume

• Play music in the background

• Open a window