Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 44 · 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.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) one leg on the chair (b) leaning far back (c) upright, feet flat (d) slumped sideways
3. 3.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (d) “Oi, listen…”
4. 4.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Thanks a ton!”? (a) “Ta!” (b) “Tysm!!” (c) “Thank you very much.” (d) “Thx!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) summing up their point (b) repeating the key point (c) steady eye contact (d) staring out the window
6. 6.True or false: “checking your phone” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
8. 8.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) a long lecture (c) one good point, one tip (d) only praise
9. 9.🎩 Formal or informal tone for speaking to a panel of judges? (a) informal (b) formal
10. 10.📧 Good or poor email habit: a silly email ID? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
11. 11.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows nervousness (d) shows confidence
12. 12.True or false: “greeting first” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one huge paragraph (b) no name at the end (c) emojis to a principal (d) replying within a day
14. 14.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a firm, short handshake? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows nervousness
15. 15.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: calling very late? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) phone put away (b) waiting for a pause (c) yawning loudly (d) nodding now and then
17. 17.📞 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
18. 18.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.True or false: “No worries, bro.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) ask it again (b) roll your eyes (c) say thank you (d) walk off silently
22. 22.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) keep it in your hand (b) put it away (c) scroll it quietly (d) text under the desk
23. 23.True or false: speaking to a panel of judges needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “a noisy background” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: a scholarship interview needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) checking the clock (b) yawning (c) shaking your leg (d) a calm, steady voice
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
29. 29.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) ask how they feel (b) interrupt with advice (c) nod and listen (d) let them finish
30. 30.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a clear subject line (b) a sensible email ID (c) one huge paragraph (d) signing with your name
31. 31.True or false: “repeating the key point” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📧 Good or poor email habit: one huge paragraph? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
34. 34.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: mumbling your name? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
36. 36.👂 What does this reply show? “Sorry, what? I was looking at something.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
37. 37.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) bringing up old errors (c) shouting it in public (d) being kind and honest
38. 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
39. 39.True or false: speaking to a panel of judges needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) touching your face a lot (b) a small, warm smile (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) biting your nails

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