Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Oi, listen…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (d) “Tell me now…”
- 3.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a shaky, quiet voice? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows boredom (c) shows confidence (d) shows interest
- 4.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
- 5.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 6.True or false: “Send me the deets pls.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
- 7.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) saying your name (b) asking “Is now okay?” (c) calling at a fair time (d) chatting to others
- 8.True or false: “a calm, steady voice” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
- 9.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a clear subject line (b) signing with your name (c) a silly email ID (d) naming the attachment
- 10.👂 Good or poor listening: checking your phone? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 11.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: thank and say goodbye or note the answer? (a) thank and say goodbye (b) note the answer
- 12.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: say why you are calling or ask your question? (a) say why you are calling (b) ask your question
- 13.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: stating why you called? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
- 14.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
- 15.True or false: “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
- 16.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
- 17.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) chatting to others (b) eating while talking (c) a noisy background (d) noting key details
- 18.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling very late (b) not saying who you are (c) mumbling your name (d) saying thank you
- 20.True or false: “stating why you called” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
- 21.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
- 22.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
- 23.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
- 24.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Query about Class 11 admission (a) the subject line (b) the greeting (c) the sign-off (d) the main message
- 25.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) relaxed open hands (b) biting your nails (c) touching your face a lot (d) a small, warm smile
- 26.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) finishing their sentence (b) staring out the window (c) summing up their point (d) checking your phone
- 27.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) shouting it in public (c) bringing up old errors (d) comparing with others
- 28.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 29.📧 Good or poor email habit: a sensible email ID? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
- 30.True or false: “leaning in slightly” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
- 31.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) vague praise only (c) bringing up old errors (d) being kind and honest
- 32.True or false: chatting with classmates at lunch needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: “Cool, catch you later!” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
- 34.True or false: “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shaking your leg (b) biting your nails (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) checking the clock
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eating while talking (b) speaking clearly (c) shouting into the phone (d) hanging up suddenly
- 37.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Internship application – Ananya Rao (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the subject line
- 38.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 39.👂 What does this reply show? “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
- 40.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) checking the clock (c) shaking your leg (d) leaning forward a little
Answer key
- True
- “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
- shows nervousness
- an open question
- a closed question
- True
- chatting to others
- True
- a silly email ID
- poor listening
- note the answer
- say why you are calling
- a polite phone habit
- a vague question
- False
- a formal line
- noting key details
- False
- saying thank you
- True
- an open question
- a closed question
- True
- the subject line
- a small, warm smile
- summing up their point
- giving one clear tip
- False
- a good email habit
- False
- being kind and honest
- True
- True
- False
- checking the clock
- speaking clearly
- the subject line
- False
- shows you drifted off
- leaning forward a little
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