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Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 55 · 40 questions
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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. 1.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows confidence (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
  3. 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. 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. 5.📧 What should the subject line do? (a) be a joke (b) say hello (c) be left blank (d) sum up the email
  6. 6.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
  7. 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. 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. 9.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
  10. 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. 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. 12.📧 Good or poor email habit: replying within a day? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
  13. 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. 14.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  15. 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. 16.True or false: “changing the topic” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the greeting? (a) the details (b) the greeting
  19. 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. 20.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
  21. 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. 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. 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. 24.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: noting key details? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
  25. 25.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
  26. 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. 27.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: greeting first? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
  28. 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. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows interest (b) shows confidence (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
  30. 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. 31.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a family group chat about dinner? (a) formal (b) informal
  32. 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. 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. 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. 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. 36.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
  37. 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. 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
  39. 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. 40.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) poor listening (b) good listening

Answer key

  1. False
  2. shows interest
  3. a poor response
  4. an open question
  5. sum up the email
  6. True
  7. mumbling your name
  8. one based on your name
  9. False
  10. the subject line
  11. say thank you
  12. a good email habit
  13. saying your name
  14. True
  15. nodding at key points
  16. True
  17. True
  18. the greeting
  19. that a file is attached
  20. False
  21. the sign-off
  22. a clear question
  23. taking short notes
  24. a polite phone habit
  25. True
  26. shows you listened
  27. a polite phone habit
  28. emojis to a principal
  29. shows confidence
  30. politely ask to repeat
  31. informal
  32. slow breaths, feet still
  33. the sign-off
  34. checking the clock
  35. the subject line
  36. shows you listened
  37. shows you listened
  38. unhelpful feedback
  39. ask your question
  40. good listening

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