Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 40 · 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: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Thanks a ton!”? (a) “Thx!” (b) “Tysm!!” (c) “Thank you very much.” (d) “Ta!”
3. 3.👂 Good or poor listening: staring out the window? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
4. 4.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
5. 5.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a silly email ID (b) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (c) emojis to a principal (d) short paragraphs
8. 8.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) eating while talking (b) hanging up suddenly (c) noting key details (d) shouting into the phone
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) biting your nails (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) shaking your leg (d) yawning
11. 11.📧 Which part of an email is this? I need the certificate for a college application due on 20 June. (a) the main message (b) the subject line (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
12. 12.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: eating while talking? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
13. 13.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) touching your face a lot (b) leaning forward a little (c) nodding at key points (d) a firm, short handshake
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a silly email ID (b) a polite greeting (c) a clear subject line (d) replying within a day
15. 15.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Is it like that or something?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) noting key details (b) calling at a fair time (c) shouting into the phone (d) saying thank you
18. 18.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a calm, steady voice? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows nervousness
20. 20.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “staring out the window” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) one leg on the chair (b) slumped sideways (c) leaning far back (d) upright, feet flat
23. 23.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
24. 24.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Cool, catch you later!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
25. 25.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) asking “Is now okay?” (b) stating why you called (c) not saying who you are (d) greeting first
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hanging up suddenly (b) greeting first (c) calling very late (d) a noisy background
27. 27.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
28. 28.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) three (b) one (c) five (d) as many as fit
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
30. 30.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: stating why you called? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
33. 33.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
34. 34.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: greeting first? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
35. 35.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
36. 36.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) shaking your leg (b) a small, warm smile (c) checking the clock (d) relaxed open hands
37. 37.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or why you are writing? (a) the details (b) why you are writing
38. 38.📧 Good or poor email habit: forgetting the file? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
39. 39.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Leave application for 12 March (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the subject line (d) the greeting
40. 40.True or false: “a noisy background” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True

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