Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 79 · 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.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows interest (d) shows confidence
2. 2.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Yeah”? (a) “Yup” (b) “Ya” (c) “Yeah” (d) “Yes”
3. 3.👂 Good or poor listening: waiting for a pause? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
4. 4.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) slumped sideways (b) one leg on the chair (c) upright, feet flat (d) leaning far back
5. 5.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
6. 6.📧 Which part of an email is this? Thank you and regards, (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the subject line
7. 7.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) phone put away (b) changing the topic (c) waiting for a pause (d) summing up their point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one huge paragraph (b) checking spelling (c) a silly email ID (d) text-message spelling
9. 9.🧭 What decides whether you should be formal or informal? (a) the time on the clock (b) who you are talking to (c) your shoe size (d) the weather
10. 10.True or false: “Please let me know if you need anything else.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
12. 12.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) leaning forward a little (c) touching your face a lot (d) a blank stare
13. 13.📧 Which part of an email is this? I need the certificate for a college application due on 20 June. (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the subject line
14. 14.True or false: “I look forward to hearing from you.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) only waiting to talk (c) leaning in slightly (d) checking your phone
16. 16.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) asking a follow-up (b) checking your phone (c) repeating the key point (d) steady eye contact
18. 18.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I would be grateful for your guidance.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
19. 19.True or false: “Hey, what’s up?” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.📧 Good or poor email habit: no subject line? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) steady eye contact (b) summing up their point (c) waiting for a pause (d) checking your phone
23. 23.True or false: “Gonna be late, sorry!” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📧 Good or poor email habit: checking spelling? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
25. 25.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) being specific (c) talking about the work (d) shouting it in public
26. 26.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) sitting up straight (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) relaxed open hands (d) checking the clock
27. 27.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) one (b) as many as fit (c) five (d) three
28. 28.True or false: “yawning loudly” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎩 Which is the formal way to write “pls”? (a) please (b) plss (c) plz (d) pleeease
30. 30.True or false: “a small, warm smile” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (b) short paragraphs (c) forgetting the file (d) one huge paragraph
32. 32.True or false: “summing up their point” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear subject line (b) signing with your name (c) a sensible email ID (d) no subject line
34. 34.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Leave application for 12 March (a) the subject line (b) the main message (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
37. 37.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
38. 38.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) forgetting the file (b) text-message spelling (c) a polite greeting (d) emojis to a principal

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