Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 1 · 40 questions

Tip (Listen, ask, speak, write): Find the skill in the question: listening, asking, phone, email, tone, body language or feedback. Use that lesson’s tip — check what you heard, name exactly what you need, greet and give your name, subject to signature, person first, sit tall, one good point and one tip. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the clock (b) a firm, short handshake (c) slumping in the chair (d) a blank stare
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) a firm, short handshake (c) slumping in the chair (d) a calm, steady voice
3. 3.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “a firm, short handshake” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “No worries, bro.” is a formal line. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a trick question (b) a closed question (c) no question (d) an open question
8. 8.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) a noisy background (b) eating while talking (c) stating why you called (d) not saying who you are
9. 9.True or false: “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” shows that you drifted off. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) noting key details (b) stating why you called (c) speaking clearly (d) calling very late
12. 12.True or false: “Send me the deets pls.” is a formal line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) shaking your leg (c) sitting up straight (d) a shaky, quiet voice
14. 14.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “slumping in the chair” usually shows boredom. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) a silly email ID (b) emojis to a principal (c) one huge paragraph (d) checking spelling
18. 18.True or false: “stating why you called” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) say thank you (b) ask it again (c) roll your eyes (d) walk off silently
20. 20.True or false: “Cool, catch you later!” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows nervousness
22. 22.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) saying your name (b) eating while talking (c) hanging up suddenly (d) not saying who you are
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) bringing up old errors
24. 24.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only praise (b) one good point, one tip (c) only the mistakes (d) a long lecture
25. 25.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: a polite thank-you line or the sign-off? (a) a polite thank-you line (b) the sign-off
26. 26.🎩 Formal or informal tone for talking to your new supervisor on day one? (a) informal (b) formal
27. 27.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
28. 28.👂 What does this reply show? “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
29. 29.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
30. 30.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) a calm, steady voice (c) yawning (d) relaxed open hands
32. 32.👂 Good or poor listening: asking a follow-up? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
33. 33.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (c) “Oi, listen…” (d) “Hey, you!”
34. 34.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👂 What does this reply show? “Wait, who are we talking about again?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
36. 36.True or false: “speaking clearly” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “taking short notes” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) firm and brief (b) with a wet hand (c) crushing hard (d) limp and long
40. 40.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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