Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 29 · 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.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “repeating the key point” is a sign of good listening. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) summing up their point (b) checking your phone (c) repeating the key point (d) waiting for a pause
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) signing with your name (b) text-message spelling (c) a clear subject line (d) a polite greeting
5. 5.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) answer something else (b) politely ask to repeat (c) stay silent (d) guess the question
6. 6.True or false: “You said the library opens at 9. Is that on Saturdays too?” shows that you drifted off. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👂 What does this reply show? “Wait, who are we talking about again?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
8. 8.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Cool, catch you later!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
9. 9.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) checking spelling (b) signing with your name (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) naming the attachment
10. 10.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a letter to the bank manager? (a) informal (b) formal
11. 11.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) scroll it quietly (b) keep it in your hand (c) put it away (d) text under the desk
12. 12.True or false: “What do I do?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking spelling (b) a sensible email ID (c) signing with your name (d) no subject line
14. 14.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Oi, listen…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
15. 15.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) leaning far back (b) upright, feet flat (c) one leg on the chair (d) slumped sideways
16. 16.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) calling very late (b) not saying who you are (c) eating while talking (d) saying your name
18. 18.True or false: a letter to the bank manager needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📧 Good or poor email habit: a sensible email ID? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
20. 20.True or false: “noting key details” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: greet and say your name or ask your question? (a) greet and say your name (b) ask your question
23. 23.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a calm, steady voice (c) shaking your leg (d) sitting up straight
24. 24.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
25. 25.🎩 Formal or informal tone for emailing the principal for leave? (a) formal (b) informal
26. 26.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) an open question (b) a closed question (c) a long story (d) a riddle
27. 27.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) emojis to a principal (b) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (c) a polite greeting (d) no name at the end
29. 29.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a family group chat about dinner? (a) formal (b) informal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) being kind and honest (d) vague praise only
32. 32.👂 Good or poor listening: repeating the key point? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
33. 33.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) shaking your leg (b) eyes on the speaker (c) a blank stare (d) checking the clock
34. 34.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) biting your nails (b) a calm, steady voice (c) eyes on the speaker (d) checking the clock
35. 35.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping on the desk (b) only waiting to talk (c) changing the topic (d) taking short notes
37. 37.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: your full name or the details? (a) your full name (b) the details
38. 38.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask five at once (b) know what you need (c) ask during a test (d) speak very fast
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.❓ 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

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