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Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 109 · 40 questions
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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. 1.📧 Good or poor email habit: a clear subject line? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
  2. 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. 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. 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. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no subject line (b) forgetting the file (c) short paragraphs (d) one huge paragraph
  6. 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. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the attachment (b) short paragraphs (c) a polite greeting (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
  8. 8.True or false: a call to a college office needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
  9. 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. 10.🎩 Formal or informal tone for joking with your brother at home? (a) formal (b) informal
  11. 11.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “How did you get interested in coding?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
  13. 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. 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. 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. 16.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
  17. 17.👂 Good or poor listening: repeating the key point? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
  18. 18.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
  19. 19.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
  20. 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. 21.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
  22. 22.True or false: “saying thank you” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
  23. 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. 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. 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. 26.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
  27. 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. 28.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: speaking clearly? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
  29. 29.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.📧 Good or poor email habit: one huge paragraph? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
  31. 31.True or false: “checking your phone” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
  32. 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. 33.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
  34. 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. 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. 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. 37.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows nervousness
  38. 38.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🙂 A gentle smile when you meet the panel shows… (a) anger (b) fear (c) boredom (d) warmth and confidence
  40. 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

  1. a good email habit
  2. a calm, steady voice
  3. sitting up straight
  4. starting with a positive
  5. short paragraphs
  6. slumping in the chair
  7. ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
  8. True
  9. False
  10. informal
  11. False
  12. True
  13. True
  14. slow breaths, feet still
  15. a poor response
  16. unhelpful feedback
  17. good listening
  18. a vague question
  19. a helpful habit
  20. one based on your name
  21. a helpful habit
  22. True
  23. a pen and your notes
  24. the sign-off
  25. a greeting and your name
  26. True
  27. repeat the key points
  28. a polite phone habit
  29. False
  30. a poor email habit
  31. True
  32. greet and say your name
  33. a closed question
  34. eating while talking
  35. nodding now and then
  36. giving one clear tip
  37. shows nervousness
  38. True
  39. warmth and confidence
  40. a firm, short handshake

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