Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 102 · 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.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
2. 2.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) a blank stare (c) yawning (d) touching your face a lot
3. 3.True or false: “eyes on the speaker” usually shows boredom. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Hey”? (a) “Sup” (b) “Good morning” (c) “Hiya” (d) “Yo”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stating why you called (b) speaking clearly (c) a noisy background (d) greeting first
6. 6.❓ Why do good listeners ask follow-up questions? (a) to end the talk (b) to understand better (c) to change the topic (d) to show off
7. 7.🕘 A good time to call an office is usually… (a) on a holiday (b) very early morning (c) late at night (d) during working hours
8. 8.🎤 In an interview, which tone should you use? (a) rude and short (b) silly and loud (c) slangy and casual (d) polite and formal
9. 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.📋 Your teacher gives instructions for a project. How can you be sure you understood? (a) guess and start (b) ask a friend next week (c) say nothing (d) repeat the key points
11. 11.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: say why you are calling or ask your question? (a) say why you are calling (b) ask your question
12. 12.True or false: “leaning forward a little” usually shows boredom. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📧 Good or poor email habit: forgetting the file? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
16. 16.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (c) “Hey, you!” (d) “Oi, listen…”
17. 17.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
18. 18.🎩 Formal or informal tone for planning a picnic with friends? (a) formal (b) informal
19. 19.True or false: “touching your face a lot” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows confidence
21. 21.👀 Where should your eyes be when an interviewer asks a question? (a) on the floor (b) on your phone (c) on the ceiling (d) on the interviewer
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eating while talking (b) chatting to others (c) saying your name (d) a noisy background
23. 23.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “speaking clearly” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the subject line? (a) why you are writing (b) the subject line
26. 26.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a silly email ID (b) a clear subject line (c) naming the attachment (d) short paragraphs
27. 27.🏫 How should you write to a principal you have never met? (a) with many emojis (b) formally and briefly (c) in all capitals (d) like a text to a friend
28. 28.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) leaning far back (b) slumped sideways (c) upright, feet flat (d) one leg on the chair
29. 29.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) answer something else (b) guess the question (c) politely ask to repeat (d) stay silent
30. 30.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
32. 32.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
33. 33.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) shaking your leg (b) relaxed open hands (c) a small, warm smile (d) eyes on the speaker
34. 34.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the subject line or the details? (a) the subject line (b) the details
35. 35.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) text under the desk (b) scroll it quietly (c) keep it in your hand (d) put it away
36. 36.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: ask your question or note the answer? (a) ask your question (b) note the answer
37. 37.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👂 Good or poor listening: staring out the window? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
40. 40.👂 Good or poor listening: taking short notes? (a) good listening (b) poor listening

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