Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 103 · 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) replying within a day (b) a silly email ID (c) text-message spelling (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
2. 2.True or false: “Thank you for this opportunity.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎩 Formal or informal tone for emailing the principal for leave? (a) informal (b) formal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking spelling (b) naming the attachment (c) no subject line (d) a clear subject line
5. 5.👂 Good or poor listening: waiting for a pause? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
6. 6.True or false: “noting key details” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the sign-off or the greeting? (a) the sign-off (b) the greeting
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) forgetting the file (b) no subject line (c) a silly email ID (d) naming the attachment
9. 9.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) one based on your name (b) a funny nickname (c) your pet’s nickname (d) a gaming handle
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting to others (b) noting key details (c) eating while talking (d) calling very late
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting for a pause (b) staring out the window (c) repeating the key point (d) summing up their point
12. 12.👂 Good or poor listening: summing up their point? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
13. 13.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
14. 14.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) upright, feet flat (b) leaning far back (c) slumped sideways (d) one leg on the chair
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) yawning loudly (b) tapping on the desk (c) only waiting to talk (d) nodding now and then
16. 16.True or false: “relaxed open hands” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a firm, short handshake (c) a calm, steady voice (d) touching your face a lot
18. 18.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
20. 20.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
22. 22.👂 What is active listening? (a) waiting for your turn (b) listening with focus (c) listening with one ear (d) nodding without hearing
23. 23.True or false: “a calm, steady voice” usually shows confidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📧 Good or poor email habit: text-message spelling? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
25. 25.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling very late (b) eating while talking (c) saying your name (d) mumbling your name
27. 27.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: a polite thank-you line or why you are writing? (a) a polite thank-you line (b) why you are writing
29. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows interest
30. 30.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
31. 31.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
32. 32.👂 What does this reply show? “You said the library opens at 9. Is that on Saturdays too?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
33. 33.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) summing up their point (b) repeating the key point (c) asking a follow-up (d) finishing their sentence
35. 35.🧭 What decides whether you should be formal or informal? (a) who you are talking to (b) your shoe size (c) the time on the clock (d) the weather
36. 36.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Hey”? (a) “Yo” (b) “Hiya” (c) “Good morning” (d) “Sup”
37. 37.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: note the answer or greet and say your name? (a) note the answer (b) greet and say your name
38. 38.True or false: “Wait, who are we talking about again?” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📧 Good or poor email habit: ALL CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relaxed open hands (b) leaning forward a little (c) a small, warm smile (d) eyes on the speaker

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