Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 49 · 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: “Cool, catch you later!” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏳ When is a good time to follow up on an unanswered email? (a) after ten minutes (b) never (c) every hour (d) after a few working days
3. 3.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
5. 5.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Oi, listen…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding now and then (b) finishing their sentence (c) interrupting midway (d) changing the topic
7. 7.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) waiting for a pause (c) finishing their sentence (d) staring out the window
8. 8.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: ask your question or say why you are calling? (a) ask your question (b) say why you are calling
9. 9.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) biting your nails (b) nodding at key points (c) sitting up straight (d) checking the clock
10. 10.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) mocking the person (c) shouting it in public (d) being kind and honest
11. 11.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
12. 12.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🕘 A good time to call an office is usually… (a) very early morning (b) on a holiday (c) late at night (d) during working hours
14. 14.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) only the mistakes (c) one good point, one tip (d) only praise
15. 15.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
16. 16.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
17. 17.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask five at once (b) know what you need (c) ask during a test (d) speak very fast
19. 19.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows boredom (b) shows confidence (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
21. 21.📳 Your phone rings during an interview. What should you have done? (a) switched it off (b) kept it loud (c) answered it (d) set a fun ringtone
22. 22.📞 You call a school office to ask about admission. What do you say first? (a) “Who is this?” (b) “Hello? Hello?” (c) a greeting and your name (d) “Tell me the fees.”
23. 23.True or false: a letter to the bank manager needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being specific (c) talking about the work (d) vague praise only
25. 25.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What do I do?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
26. 26.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
27. 27.True or false: “Thank you for this opportunity.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) checking the clock (c) sitting up straight (d) a blank stare
30. 30.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did your team win?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: hanging up suddenly? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
32. 32.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: greeting first? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
33. 33.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) old mistakes (c) their family (d) the work, not the person
34. 34.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: speaking clearly? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
35. 35.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “only waiting to talk” is a sign of good listening. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) checking spelling (c) a silly email ID (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
38. 38.📧 Good or poor email habit: forgetting the file? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
39. 39.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a scholarship interview? (a) informal (b) formal
40. 40.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I would be grateful for your guidance.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line

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