Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 3 · 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.🧍 What does this signal usually show: checking the clock? (a) shows confidence (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
2. 2.True or false: “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the clock (b) a blank stare (c) sitting up straight (d) yawning
5. 5.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
6. 6.🎩 Formal or informal tone for emailing the principal for leave? (a) informal (b) formal
7. 7.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) shouting into the phone (b) asking “Is now okay?” (c) saying your name (d) calling at a fair time
8. 8.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I look forward to hearing from you.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
9. 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) a sensible email ID (c) emojis to a principal (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
11. 11.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the subject line? (a) the details (b) the subject line
12. 12.True or false: “touching your face a lot” usually shows nervousness. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Is now okay?” (b) stating why you called (c) not saying who you are (d) greeting first
14. 14.True or false: a voice note to your old school friend needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “changing the topic” is a sign of good listening. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) interrupting midway (c) checking your phone (d) steady eye contact
17. 17.True or false: speaking to a panel of judges needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a riddle (b) a long story (c) an open question (d) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” shows that you drifted off. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) politely ask to repeat (b) guess the question (c) stay silent (d) answer something else
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) touching your face a lot (c) shaking your leg (d) biting your nails
23. 23.🎤 In an interview, which tone should you use? (a) rude and short (b) slangy and casual (c) polite and formal (d) silly and loud
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only waiting to talk (b) repeating the key point (c) nodding now and then (d) leaning in slightly
25. 25.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) touching your face a lot (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) relaxed open hands (d) nodding at key points
26. 26.True or false: “finishing their sentence” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Oi, listen…” (c) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (d) “Hey, you!”
29. 29.🎩 Formal or informal tone for writing to a bakery owner for a summer job? (a) formal (b) informal
30. 30.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) speaking clearly (b) not saying who you are (c) eating while talking (d) calling very late
31. 31.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a small, warm smile? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows nervousness
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) only listing mistakes (c) talking about the work (d) speaking privately
34. 34.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.👂 What does this reply show? “Hmm, okay, whatever you said.” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
36. 36.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: your full name or a polite thank-you line? (a) your full name (b) a polite thank-you line
37. 37.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: note the answer or thank and say goodbye? (a) note the answer (b) thank and say goodbye
39. 39.👂 What does this reply show? “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
40. 40.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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