Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 34 · 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.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) five (b) one (c) three (d) as many as fit
2. 2.True or false: “tapping on the desk” is a sign of good listening. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning forward a little (b) a calm, steady voice (c) a small, warm smile (d) nodding at key points
4. 4.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Could you kindly share the details?” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
5. 5.📧 Which part of an email is this? Please find my résumé attached for the summer internship. (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the subject line (d) the sign-off
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) no name at the end (b) a silly email ID (c) checking spelling (d) forgetting the file
8. 8.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
11. 11.True or false: “What made the play so much fun?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Send me the deets pls.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
13. 13.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) crushing hard (b) firm and brief (c) limp and long (d) with a wet hand
14. 14.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) slumping in the chair (c) touching your face a lot (d) nodding at key points
15. 15.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
17. 17.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) touching your face a lot (b) eyes on the speaker (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) checking the clock
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short paragraphs (b) a sensible email ID (c) no subject line (d) checking spelling
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) text-message spelling (b) one huge paragraph (c) a clear subject line (d) emojis to a principal
21. 21.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
22. 22.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) one based on your name (b) your pet’s nickname (c) a funny nickname (d) a gaming handle
23. 23.⏳ When is a good time to follow up on an unanswered email? (a) after ten minutes (b) after a few working days (c) never (d) every hour
24. 24.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
26. 26.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) shouting into the phone (b) a noisy background (c) chatting to others (d) saying your name
27. 27.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) chatting to others (b) speaking clearly (c) hanging up suddenly (d) mumbling your name
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
29. 29.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a trick question (b) no question (c) a closed question (d) an open question
30. 30.🧍 What does this signal usually show: slumping in the chair? (a) shows interest (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
31. 31.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) a calm, steady voice (c) slumping in the chair (d) shaking your leg
32. 32.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
33. 33.❓ Why do good listeners ask follow-up questions? (a) to end the talk (b) to show off (c) to change the topic (d) to understand better
34. 34.True or false: writing to a bakery owner for a summer job needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
36. 36.True or false: “only waiting to talk” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding at key points (b) a small, warm smile (c) leaning forward a little (d) biting your nails
38. 38.🎩 Formal or informal tone for texting your cousin about a movie? (a) informal (b) formal
39. 39.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “No worries, bro.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line

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