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: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows confidence (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
- 3.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
- 4.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a closed question (b) a trick question (c) no question (d) an open question
- 5.📧 What should the subject line do? (a) be a joke (b) say hello (c) be left blank (d) sum up the email
- 6.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 7.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) mumbling your name (b) greeting first (c) asking “Is now okay?” (d) saying thank you
- 8.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) one based on your name (b) your pet’s nickname (c) a funny nickname (d) a gaming handle
- 9.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
- 10.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Leave application for 12 March (a) the sign-off (b) the greeting (c) the subject line (d) the main message
- 11.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) roll your eyes (c) ask it again (d) say thank you
- 12.📧 Good or poor email habit: replying within a day? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
- 13.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) eating while talking (b) saying your name (c) mumbling your name (d) calling very late
- 14.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) checking the clock (c) nodding at key points (d) a blank stare
- 16.True or false: “changing the topic” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 18.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the greeting? (a) the details (b) the greeting
- 19.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) only “see” (b) that a file is attached (c) nothing about it (d) your password
- 20.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 21.📧 Which part of an email is this? Thank you and regards, (a) the subject line (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
- 22.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) taking short notes (c) staring out the window (d) only waiting to talk
- 24.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: noting key details? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
- 25.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 26.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
- 27.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: greeting first? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a sensible email ID (b) signing with your name (c) emojis to a principal (d) checking spelling
- 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows interest (b) shows confidence (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
- 30.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) answer something else (b) guess the question (c) politely ask to repeat (d) stay silent
- 31.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a family group chat about dinner? (a) formal (b) informal
- 32.😬 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
- 33.📧 Which part of an email is this? Regards, (a) the subject line (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
- 34.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) checking the clock (b) a small, warm smile (c) touching your face a lot (d) eyes on the speaker
- 35.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the subject line? (a) why you are writing (b) the subject line
- 36.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
- 37.👂 What does this reply show? “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
- 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
- 39.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: thank and say goodbye or ask your question? (a) thank and say goodbye (b) ask your question
- 40.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
Answer key
- False
- shows interest
- a poor response
- an open question
- sum up the email
- True
- mumbling your name
- one based on your name
- False
- the subject line
- say thank you
- a good email habit
- saying your name
- True
- nodding at key points
- True
- True
- the greeting
- that a file is attached
- False
- the sign-off
- a clear question
- taking short notes
- a polite phone habit
- True
- shows you listened
- a polite phone habit
- emojis to a principal
- shows confidence
- politely ask to repeat
- informal
- slow breaths, feet still
- the sign-off
- checking the clock
- the subject line
- shows you listened
- shows you listened
- unhelpful feedback
- ask your question
- good listening
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