Communication Skills for Students Worksheet: Final Test

Communication skills lesson 24: Final test: everyday communication · Set 67 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Listen, speak, show, write — kindly): Find the topic of the question: basics (parts, types, non-verbal, notes, barriers), listening (active listening, questions, turns, paraphrasing, empathy), speaking (clear speech, tone, body language, “I” statements, assertive) or real life (teachers, calls, groups, online, kind words). Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For talking-time sums: share equally = minutes ÷ children; time left = total − time used; a whole round = children × minutes each + extra minutes.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the person who speaks (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
2. 2.True or false: “That’s a silly thing to be upset about.” is a dismissive reply. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “You should be sorry!” (b) “Too late.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Thanks for listening.”
4. 4.👂 Active or poor listening: playing with a toy? (a) poor listening (b) active listening
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: looking at the speaker? (a) posture (b) eye contact (c) a gesture (d) facial expression
7. 7.📧 Right or wrong in a message to a teacher: a polite greeting? (a) wrong for a teacher (b) right for a teacher
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) facing the listener (b) lots of “umm… like…” (c) main point first (d) loud enough to hear
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a weak network (c) a language barrier (d) a closed door
13. 13.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Does this reply build on the idea or shut it down? “Boring. Next.” (a) builds on the idea (b) shuts the idea down
14. 14.💗 Your friend says: “Nani is in hospital tonight.” How does your friend probably feel? (a) disappointed (b) proud (c) left out (d) worried
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Does this reply build on the idea or shut it down? “Good start — maybe Rohan can draw it?” (a) builds on the idea (b) shuts the idea down
17. 17.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud TV behind you (b) eating while on a call (c) camera at the ceiling (d) saying bye before ending
19. 19.💗 Your friend says: “I can’t find the house key and Mum is out.” How does your friend probably feel? (a) proud (b) disappointed (c) left out (d) worried
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.✋ A polite way in, or a rude interruption? “That’s interesting! Can I add an idea?” (a) a rude interruption (b) a polite way in
22. 22.True or false: “Who asked you?” shuts the idea down. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.😠 Your brother takes your book. Which reply has a calm tone? (a) “I hate you!” (b) “Please give it back.” (c) “GIVE IT NOW!” (d) “You thief!”
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👂 Active or poor listening: waiting till they finish? (a) poor listening (b) active listening
26. 26.📧 In an email to a teacher, which comes first: the greeting or the main message? (a) the greeting (b) the main message
27. 27.🚨 Your teacher is talking, but you see smoke coming from the lab. What should you do? (a) tell her tomorrow (b) raise your hand quietly (c) interrupt at once (d) wait for a pause
28. 28.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) a crackly phone line (c) local words they lack (d) feeling too shy to talk
29. 29.👂 Which of these is active listening? (a) finishing their sentence (b) scrolling your phone (c) yawning loudly (d) saying “I see”
30. 30.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Does this help or hurt group work: changing plans secretly? (a) hurts group work (b) helps group work
31. 31.🙏 A specific or a vague compliment? “Nice.” (a) a specific compliment (b) a vague compliment
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at your shoes (b) rolling your eyes (c) arms relaxed (d) turning your back
33. 33.True or false: “Your bowling was so steady today.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) sit on her desk (b) lean on the wall (c) stand tall, hands still (d) slouch, hands in pockets
35. 35.📧 In an email to a teacher, which comes first: the main message or your name and class? (a) the main message (b) your name and class
36. 36.🙏 Kind, useful feedback or unkind feedback? “You sounded silly up there.” (a) unkind feedback (b) kind, useful feedback
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) a phone call (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the person who speaks
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) playing with a toy (b) saying “whatever” (c) staring out the window (d) looking at the speaker
39. 39.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
40. 40.True or false: “What? Speak properly!” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False

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