Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 33 · 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) summing up their point (b) steady eye contact (c) changing the topic (d) asking a follow-up
2. 2.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows boredom (b) shows confidence (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
3. 3.👂 What does this reply show? “Wait, who are we talking about again?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) biting your nails (b) slumping in the chair (c) checking the clock (d) a blank stare
5. 5.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: thank and say goodbye or say why you are calling? (a) thank and say goodbye (b) say why you are calling
6. 6.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a calm, steady voice? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
7. 7.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) sitting up straight (c) yawning (d) a small, warm smile
8. 8.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
9. 9.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) tapping on the desk (b) interrupting midway (c) only waiting to talk (d) nodding now and then
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) roll your eyes (c) ask it again (d) say thank you
12. 12.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only praise (b) only the mistakes (c) a long lecture (d) one good point, one tip
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a silly email ID (b) no name at the end (c) no subject line (d) replying within a day
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) talking about the work (c) only listing mistakes (d) mocking the person
15. 15.True or false: writing to a bakery owner for a summer job needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Gonna be late, sorry!” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Hey, what’s up?” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) know what you need (b) ask during a test (c) ask five at once (d) speak very fast
19. 19.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) a funny nickname (b) a gaming handle (c) your pet’s nickname (d) one based on your name
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one huge paragraph (b) forgetting the file (c) short paragraphs (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
21. 21.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
23. 23.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) text under the desk (b) scroll it quietly (c) keep it in your hand (d) put it away
24. 24.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Query about Class 11 admission (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off (c) the main message (d) the subject line
25. 25.True or false: “You said the library opens at 9. Is that on Saturdays too?” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
27. 27.True or false: “What do I do?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) summing up their point (b) phone put away (c) taking short notes (d) staring out the window
29. 29.📧 Good or poor email habit: one huge paragraph? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
30. 30.🎩 Formal or informal tone for emailing the principal for leave? (a) formal (b) informal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting first (b) hanging up suddenly (c) speaking clearly (d) stating why you called
32. 32.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
33. 33.🧍 What does this signal usually show: eyes on the speaker? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows interest
34. 34.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) a kind, specific tip (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) “It was terrible.”
37. 37.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Could you kindly share the details?” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
38. 38.True or false: “eyes on the speaker” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) stop talking fully (c) argue with them (d) repeat the answer
40. 40.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I look forward to hearing from you.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line

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