Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 104 · 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) touching your face a lot (b) a calm, steady voice (c) a firm, short handshake (d) sitting up straight
2. 2.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) limp and long (b) firm and brief (c) with a wet hand (d) crushing hard
3. 3.🗨️ 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
4. 4.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) that a file is attached (b) only “see” (c) nothing about it (d) your password
5. 5.True or false: “not saying who you are” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the sign-off? (a) why you are writing (b) the sign-off
7. 7.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
9. 9.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a shaky, quiet voice? (a) shows interest (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
10. 10.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) their family (c) the person’s looks (d) the work, not the person
11. 11.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a phone call to a hospital reception? (a) informal (b) formal
13. 13.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) one good point, one tip (c) a long lecture (d) only praise
14. 14.👂 Good or poor listening: finishing their sentence? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear subject line (b) a sensible email ID (c) signing with your name (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
16. 16.👂 Good or poor listening: staring out the window? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
17. 17.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) being specific (c) bringing up old errors (d) comparing with others
19. 19.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: not saying who you are? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
20. 20.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) upright, feet flat (b) one leg on the chair (c) leaning far back (d) slumped sideways
21. 21.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) a shaky, quiet voice (b) eyes on the speaker (c) a small, warm smile (d) a calm, steady voice
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) touching your face a lot (b) biting your nails (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) eyes on the speaker
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) shaking your leg (c) relaxed open hands (d) sitting up straight
24. 24.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: chatting with classmates at lunch needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Anything I should know, maybe?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
27. 27.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙋 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…”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) emojis to a principal (b) no subject line (c) a sensible email ID (d) no name at the end
30. 30.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) a funny nickname (b) one based on your name (c) a gaming handle (d) your pet’s nickname
31. 31.🔒 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
32. 32.🎤 In an interview, which tone should you use? (a) rude and short (b) polite and formal (c) slangy and casual (d) silly and loud
33. 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
34. 34.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “So, like, what about the thing?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Is now okay?” (b) hanging up suddenly (c) not saying who you are (d) chatting to others
37. 37.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) nodding at key points (b) leaning forward a little (c) a calm, steady voice (d) shaking your leg
38. 38.❓ 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
39. 39.True or false: a birthday message to your best friend needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) shaking your leg (b) yawning (c) a blank stare (d) relaxed open hands

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