Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 101 · 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.✅ Before you press Send, what should you do? (a) nothing (b) read it once more (c) delete the subject (d) add ten emojis
2. 2.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) biting your nails (b) yawning (c) touching your face a lot (d) a shaky, quiet voice
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: speaking to a panel of judges needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) checking your phone (b) yawning loudly (c) changing the topic (d) nodding now and then
6. 6.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) phone put away (b) leaning in slightly (c) interrupting midway (d) taking short notes
7. 7.📧 Good or poor email habit: naming the attachment? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
8. 8.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a blank stare? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows confidence
9. 9.📧 Good or poor email habit: a clear subject line? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
10. 10.👂 What is active listening? (a) waiting for your turn (b) nodding without hearing (c) listening with focus (d) listening with one ear
11. 11.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) as many as fit (b) three (c) one (d) five
12. 12.📝 Before an important call, what should you keep ready? (a) the TV on (b) a snack (c) a pen and your notes (d) loud music
13. 13.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
14. 14.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
15. 15.✋ Where should your hands be while sitting in an interview? (a) behind your head (b) in your pockets (c) fiddling with a pen (d) resting in your lap
16. 16.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
17. 17.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the sign-off? (a) the details (b) the sign-off
18. 18.🎩 Formal or informal tone for chatting with classmates at lunch? (a) formal (b) informal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning forward a little (b) a small, warm smile (c) nodding at key points (d) a firm, short handshake
20. 20.True or false: writing to a bakery owner for a summer job needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a long story (b) a closed question (c) a riddle (d) an open question
22. 22.📧 Good or poor email habit: checking spelling? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
23. 23.🎩 Formal or informal tone for planning a picnic with friends? (a) informal (b) formal
24. 24.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: stating why you called? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
25. 25.True or false: “leaning in slightly” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧭 What decides whether you should be formal or informal? (a) your shoe size (b) the weather (c) the time on the clock (d) who you are talking to
27. 27.📧 Which part of an email is this? I need the certificate for a college application due on 20 June. (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the greeting (d) the subject line
28. 28.📧 Which part of an email is this? Please find my résumé attached for the summer internship. (a) the subject line (b) the sign-off (c) the main message (d) the greeting
29. 29.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “No worries, bro.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
31. 31.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
32. 32.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a call to a college office? (a) formal (b) informal
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) mocking the person (c) talking about the work (d) bringing up old errors
34. 34.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: say why you are calling or greet and say your name? (a) say why you are calling (b) greet and say your name
35. 35.True or false: planning a picnic with friends needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I would be grateful for your guidance.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
37. 37.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
38. 38.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
39. 39.True or false: “noting key details” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Is now okay?”” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True

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