Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 6 · 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: “greeting first” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) nodding at key points (b) a blank stare (c) sitting up straight (d) biting your nails
4. 4.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) loudly, in front of all (c) never (d) soon after, in private
6. 6.🎩 Which is the formal way to write “pls”? (a) plss (b) plz (c) please (d) pleeease
7. 7.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning in slightly (b) repeating the key point (c) nodding now and then (d) changing the topic
9. 9.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a riddle (b) a long story (c) an open question (d) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🕘 A good time to call an office is usually… (a) during working hours (b) on a holiday (c) very early morning (d) late at night
12. 12.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: not saying who you are? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
13. 13.True or false: “LOL, that was so funny.” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a scholarship interview? (a) formal (b) informal
15. 15.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) short paragraphs (b) no name at the end (c) one huge paragraph (d) no subject line
16. 16.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
17. 17.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) checking your phone (b) staring out the window (c) finishing their sentence (d) taking short notes
18. 18.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
19. 19.True or false: “touching your face a lot” usually shows boredom. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) being kind and honest (c) mocking the person (d) giving one clear tip
21. 21.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a small, warm smile? (a) shows interest (b) shows confidence (c) shows boredom (d) shows nervousness
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) text-message spelling (b) checking spelling (c) one huge paragraph (d) no subject line
23. 23.True or false: “changing the topic” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) hang up angrily (b) shout at the caller (c) leave a short message (d) call ten times
25. 25.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a sensible email ID (b) a clear subject line (c) no subject line (d) a polite greeting
26. 26.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) comparing with others (d) being specific
28. 28.📞 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
29. 29.True or false: “waiting for a pause” is a sign of good listening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👂 What does this reply show? “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
31. 31.⏳ When is a good time to follow up on an unanswered email? (a) never (b) after a few working days (c) every hour (d) after ten minutes
32. 32.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
33. 33.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: chatting with classmates at lunch needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
36. 36.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a silly email ID (b) a polite greeting (c) a sensible email ID (d) replying within a day
37. 37.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a small, warm smile (c) checking the clock (d) a firm, short handshake
38. 38.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) keep it in your hand (b) text under the desk (c) scroll it quietly (d) put it away
39. 39.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) saying your name (b) calling very late (c) chatting to others (d) not saying who you are
40. 40.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line

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