Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.📧 Good or poor email habit: a clear subject line? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
- 2.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) biting your nails (b) a blank stare (c) a calm, steady voice (d) a small, warm smile
- 3.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) shaking your leg (b) checking the clock (c) touching your face a lot (d) sitting up straight
- 4.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) only listing mistakes (c) starting with a positive (d) vague praise only
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no subject line (b) forgetting the file (c) short paragraphs (d) one huge paragraph
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) biting your nails (c) shaking your leg (d) a shaky, quiet voice
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the attachment (b) short paragraphs (c) a polite greeting (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- 8.True or false: a call to a college office needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🎩 Formal or informal tone for joking with your brother at home? (a) formal (b) informal
- 11.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 12.True or false: “How did you get interested in coding?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
- 13.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
- 14.😬 You notice you are talking fast and shaking your leg. What helps? (a) slow breaths, feet still (b) leave the room (c) shake both legs (d) talk even faster
- 15.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
- 16.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
- 17.👂 Good or poor listening: repeating the key point? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 18.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
- 19.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
- 20.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) a gaming handle (b) one based on your name (c) a funny nickname (d) your pet’s nickname
- 21.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
- 22.True or false: “saying thank you” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
- 23.📝 Before an important call, what should you keep ready? (a) loud music (b) the TV on (c) a snack (d) a pen and your notes
- 24.📧 Which part of an email is this? Thank you and regards, (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the subject line (d) the sign-off
- 25.📞 You call a school office to ask about admission. What do you say first? (a) “Tell me the fees.” (b) a greeting and your name (c) “Hello? Hello?” (d) “Who is this?”
- 26.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 27.📋 Your teacher gives instructions for a project. How can you be sure you understood? (a) guess and start (b) say nothing (c) repeat the key points (d) ask a friend next week
- 28.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: speaking clearly? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
- 29.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
- 30.📧 Good or poor email habit: one huge paragraph? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
- 31.True or false: “checking your phone” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
- 32.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: greet and say your name or thank and say goodbye? (a) greet and say your name (b) thank and say goodbye
- 33.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eating while talking (b) saying thank you (c) calling at a fair time (d) saying your name
- 35.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) nodding now and then (b) checking your phone (c) yawning loudly (d) finishing their sentence
- 36.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) bringing up old errors (c) giving one clear tip (d) mocking the person
- 37.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows nervousness
- 38.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
- 39.🙂 A gentle smile when you meet the panel shows… (a) anger (b) fear (c) boredom (d) warmth and confidence
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) leaning forward a little (c) a firm, short handshake (d) a small, warm smile
Answer key
- a good email habit
- a calm, steady voice
- sitting up straight
- starting with a positive
- short paragraphs
- slumping in the chair
- ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- True
- False
- informal
- False
- True
- True
- slow breaths, feet still
- a poor response
- unhelpful feedback
- good listening
- a vague question
- a helpful habit
- one based on your name
- a helpful habit
- True
- a pen and your notes
- the sign-off
- a greeting and your name
- True
- repeat the key points
- a polite phone habit
- False
- a poor email habit
- True
- greet and say your name
- a closed question
- eating while talking
- nodding now and then
- giving one clear tip
- shows nervousness
- True
- warmth and confidence
- a firm, short handshake
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