Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 19 · 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) speaking privately (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) starting with a positive
2. 2.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🎩 Formal or informal tone for texting your cousin about a movie? (a) formal (b) informal
4. 4.True or false: talking to your new supervisor on day one needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Could you kindly share the details?” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) being specific (c) shouting it in public (d) being kind and honest
7. 7.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) changing the topic (b) interrupting midway (c) phone put away (d) yawning loudly
8. 8.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) signing with your name (b) no subject line (c) a polite greeting (d) naming the attachment
10. 10.📧 Which part of an email is this? Regards, (a) the main message (b) the greeting (c) the subject line (d) the sign-off
11. 11.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What made the play so much fun?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking spelling (b) no subject line (c) text-message spelling (d) emojis to a principal
14. 14.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: chatting with classmates at lunch needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the clock (b) relaxed open hands (c) a firm, short handshake (d) sitting up straight
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting midway (b) phone put away (c) tapping on the desk (d) only waiting to talk
18. 18.True or false: “Sorry, what? I was looking at something.” shows that you drifted off. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
20. 20.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting for a pause (b) tapping on the desk (c) only waiting to talk (d) interrupting midway
22. 22.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) greeting first (b) calling very late (c) eating while talking (d) mumbling your name
23. 23.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) slumping in the chair (b) yawning (c) a small, warm smile (d) a firm, short handshake
24. 24.True or false: “greeting first” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) one good point, one tip (c) only praise (d) only the mistakes
26. 26.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a family group chat about dinner? (a) informal (b) formal
27. 27.True or false: “a firm, short handshake” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: talking to your new supervisor on day one needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: greet and say your name or say why you are calling? (a) greet and say your name (b) say why you are calling
30. 30.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
31. 31.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
33. 33.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
34. 34.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) shout at the caller (b) hang up angrily (c) call ten times (d) leave a short message
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking clearly (b) stating why you called (c) greeting first (d) not saying who you are
37. 37.True or false: “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
39. 39.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a clear subject line (b) signing with your name (c) a sensible email ID (d) text-message spelling
40. 40.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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