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Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 61 · 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: “What made the play so much fun?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
  4. 4.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
  5. 5.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: greet and say your name or note the answer? (a) greet and say your name (b) note the answer
  6. 6.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) speak very fast (b) ask during a test (c) ask five at once (d) know what you need
  7. 7.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🎩 Formal or informal tone for speaking to a panel of judges? (a) formal (b) informal
  9. 9.True or false: “saying thank you” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting into the phone (b) mumbling your name (c) saying thank you (d) eating while talking
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) steady eye contact (b) interrupting midway (c) summing up their point (d) asking a follow-up
  13. 13.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a closed question (b) an open question (c) no question (d) a trick question
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) giving one clear tip (c) bringing up old errors (d) being specific
  15. 15.True or false: a family group chat about dinner needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) ask it again (b) walk off silently (c) roll your eyes (d) say thank you
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a small, warm smile (b) sitting up straight (c) relaxed open hands (d) a calm, steady voice
  18. 18.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
  19. 19.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) asking “Is now okay?” (b) stating why you called (c) a noisy background (d) greeting first
  21. 21.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Anything I should know, maybe?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) emojis to a principal (b) checking spelling (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) no name at the end
  23. 23.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.📧 Good or poor email habit: naming the attachment? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
  25. 25.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a voice note to your old school friend? (a) informal (b) formal
  26. 26.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: calling very late? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
  27. 27.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a sensible email ID (b) a clear subject line (c) forgetting the file (d) checking spelling
  29. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: checking the clock? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
  30. 30.🔒 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
  31. 31.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) hang up angrily (b) shout at the caller (c) call ten times (d) leave a short message
  32. 32.📧 Which part of an email is this? Yours sincerely, (a) the sign-off (b) the main message (c) the subject line (d) the greeting
  33. 33.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Yeah”? (a) “Yes” (b) “Ya” (c) “Yeah” (d) “Yup”
  34. 34.True or false: a scholarship interview needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “slumping in the chair” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: hanging up suddenly? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
  37. 37.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
  38. 38.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
  39. 39.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling at a fair time (b) not saying who you are (c) calling very late (d) eating while talking

Answer key

  1. True
  2. True
  3. an open question
  4. shows you listened
  5. greet and say your name
  6. know what you need
  7. False
  8. formal
  9. False
  10. a closed question
  11. saying thank you
  12. interrupting midway
  13. an open question
  14. bringing up old errors
  15. False
  16. say thank you
  17. a small, warm smile
  18. a clear question
  19. False
  20. a noisy background
  21. a vague question
  22. checking spelling
  23. False
  24. a good email habit
  25. informal
  26. a rude phone habit
  27. a formal line
  28. forgetting the file
  29. shows boredom
  30. a closed question
  31. leave a short message
  32. the sign-off
  33. “Yes”
  34. True
  35. False
  36. a rude phone habit
  37. a helpful habit
  38. a clear question
  39. a clear question
  40. calling at a fair time

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