Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 37 · 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 of these is a sign of good listening? (a) nodding now and then (b) changing the topic (c) tapping on the desk (d) checking your phone
2. 2.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) a small, warm smile (b) sitting up straight (c) shaking your leg (d) checking the clock
3. 3.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a phone call to a hospital reception? (a) formal (b) informal
4. 4.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) asking a follow-up (b) finishing their sentence (c) yawning loudly (d) interrupting midway
5. 5.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows confidence (b) shows interest (c) shows nervousness (d) shows boredom
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one huge paragraph (b) no subject line (c) forgetting the file (d) a polite greeting
7. 7.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏫 How should you write to a principal you have never met? (a) with many emojis (b) in all capitals (c) like a text to a friend (d) formally and briefly
9. 9.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) never (c) soon after, in private (d) loudly, in front of all
10. 10.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) only waiting to talk (b) yawning loudly (c) tapping on the desk (d) phone put away
11. 11.🧍 What does this signal usually show: biting your nails? (a) shows interest (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
12. 12.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
13. 13.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: speaking clearly? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) starting with a positive (c) vague praise only (d) comparing with others
15. 15.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: saying thank you? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
16. 16.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the subject line? (a) why you are writing (b) the subject line
18. 18.True or false: speaking to a panel of judges needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👂 What does this reply show? “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
20. 20.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a closed question (b) a riddle (c) a long story (d) an open question
21. 21.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) upright, feet flat (b) leaning far back (c) slumped sideways (d) one leg on the chair
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a small, warm smile (b) a firm, short handshake (c) leaning forward a little (d) nodding at key points
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) one huge paragraph (c) a clear subject line (d) text-message spelling
24. 24.True or false: “chatting to others” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.😬 You notice you are talking fast and shaking your leg. What helps? (a) slow breaths, feet still (b) leave the room (c) shake both legs (d) talk even faster
26. 26.📧 Good or poor email habit: one huge paragraph? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
27. 27.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) say thank you (c) roll your eyes (d) ask it again
28. 28.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows confidence (b) shows nervousness (c) shows boredom (d) shows interest
30. 30.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
32. 32.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the greeting or the sign-off? (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off
33. 33.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: chatting to others? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
35. 35.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
36. 36.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🪑 Your words say “I am excited”, but you are slouching. What will people believe more? (a) your body language (b) neither of them (c) the furniture (d) only your words
38. 38.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) only praise (c) a long lecture (d) one good point, one tip
39. 39.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
40. 40.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off

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