Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 72 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) talking about the work (c) shouting it in public (d) giving one clear tip
2. 2.True or false: “interrupting midway” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) one (b) five (c) as many as fit (d) three
4. 4.🎤 In an interview, which tone should you use? (a) silly and loud (b) rude and short (c) slangy and casual (d) polite and formal
5. 5.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: a noisy background? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
7. 7.True or false: “eyes on the speaker” usually shows interest. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) text-message spelling (b) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (c) forgetting the file (d) signing with your name
9. 9.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) a small, warm smile (b) biting your nails (c) checking the clock (d) shaking your leg
10. 10.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows interest (b) shows nervousness (c) shows boredom (d) shows confidence
11. 11.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) summing up their point (b) checking your phone (c) waiting for a pause (d) phone put away
13. 13.📧 Which part of an email is this? Yours sincerely, (a) the subject line (b) the greeting (c) the main message (d) the sign-off
14. 14.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) relaxed open hands (b) slumping in the chair (c) a calm, steady voice (d) a shaky, quiet voice
15. 15.True or false: “calling at a fair time” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) the person’s looks (c) old mistakes (d) the work, not the person
17. 17.True or false: “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.❓ 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
19. 19.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) know what you need (b) ask five at once (c) ask during a test (d) speak very fast
20. 20.True or false: “nodding at key points” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) calling very late (b) mumbling your name (c) chatting to others (d) saying thank you
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, steady voice (b) a firm, short handshake (c) sitting up straight (d) checking the clock
24. 24.👂 Good or poor listening: taking short notes? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
25. 25.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Gonna be late, sorry!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
26. 26.📧 Good or poor email habit: no name at the end? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
27. 27.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: eating while talking? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shaking your leg (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) biting your nails (d) relaxed open hands
29. 29.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) leaning forward a little (c) nodding at key points (d) slumping in the chair
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shaking your leg (b) a small, warm smile (c) nodding at key points (d) eyes on the speaker
32. 32.True or false: “What made the play so much fun?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: hanging up suddenly? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
34. 34.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧍 What does this signal usually show: biting your nails? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows confidence
36. 36.📧 What should the subject line do? (a) be a joke (b) be left blank (c) sum up the email (d) say hello
37. 37.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
38. 38.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) slumped sideways (b) one leg on the chair (c) upright, feet flat (d) leaning far back
39. 39.📅 Why should you repeat key details like a date on the phone? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to waste time (c) to end the call (d) to sound bored
40. 40.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: mumbling your name? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit

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