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: “What made the play so much fun?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
- 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 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.📞 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.🎯 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.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🎩 Formal or informal tone for speaking to a panel of judges? (a) formal (b) informal
- 9.True or false: “saying thank you” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
- 10.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
- 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) steady eye contact (b) interrupting midway (c) summing up their point (d) asking a follow-up
- 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.🔍 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.True or false: a family group chat about dinner needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 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.🔍 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.❓ 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.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 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.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Anything I should know, maybe?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
- 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.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
- 24.📧 Good or poor email habit: naming the attachment? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
- 25.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a voice note to your old school friend? (a) informal (b) formal
- 26.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: calling very late? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
- 27.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
- 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.🧍 What does this signal usually show: checking the clock? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
- 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.📞 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.📧 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.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Yeah”? (a) “Yes” (b) “Ya” (c) “Yeah” (d) “Yup”
- 34.True or false: a scholarship interview needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 35.True or false: “slumping in the chair” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
- 36.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: hanging up suddenly? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
- 37.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
- 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.❓ 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.🔍 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
- True
- True
- an open question
- shows you listened
- greet and say your name
- know what you need
- False
- formal
- False
- a closed question
- saying thank you
- interrupting midway
- an open question
- bringing up old errors
- False
- say thank you
- a small, warm smile
- a clear question
- False
- a noisy background
- a vague question
- checking spelling
- False
- a good email habit
- informal
- a rude phone habit
- a formal line
- forgetting the file
- shows boredom
- a closed question
- leave a short message
- the sign-off
- “Yes”
- True
- False
- a rude phone habit
- a helpful habit
- a clear question
- a clear question
- calling at a fair time
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