Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 81 · 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 of these usually shows nervousness? (a) sitting up straight (b) leaning forward a little (c) shaking your leg (d) yawning
2. 2.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) finishing their sentence (b) phone put away (c) checking your phone (d) tapping on the desk
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) speaking privately
4. 4.👂 What is active listening? (a) waiting for your turn (b) listening with one ear (c) nodding without hearing (d) listening with focus
5. 5.❓ 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
6. 6.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📧 Which email ID is best for applications? (a) one based on your name (b) a funny nickname (c) a gaming handle (d) your pet’s nickname
8. 8.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) the person’s looks (c) old mistakes (d) their family
10. 10.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) repeat the answer (c) argue with them (d) stop talking fully
11. 11.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
12. 12.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stating why you called (b) calling at a fair time (c) noting key details (d) calling very late
14. 14.True or false: “asking a follow-up” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.📧 Which part of an email is this? With thanks, (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the greeting (d) the subject line
17. 17.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
20. 20.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) biting your nails (b) sitting up straight (c) nodding at key points (d) shaking your leg
21. 21.🎩 Formal or informal tone for talking to your new supervisor on day one? (a) informal (b) formal
22. 22.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) interrupting midway (b) only waiting to talk (c) asking a follow-up (d) finishing their sentence
23. 23.True or false: “a noisy background” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the subject line? (a) the details (b) the subject line
25. 25.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
26. 26.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) touching your face a lot (b) a blank stare (c) sitting up straight (d) biting your nails
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying your name (b) stating why you called (c) calling at a fair time (d) eating while talking
28. 28.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows confidence (b) shows interest (c) shows nervousness (d) shows boredom
30. 30.🎩 Which is the formal way to write “pls”? (a) pleeease (b) please (c) plz (d) plss
31. 31.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) calling at a fair time (b) speaking clearly (c) shouting into the phone (d) greeting first
32. 32.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) mocking the person (c) speaking privately (d) giving one clear tip
33. 33.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “LOL, that was so funny.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
34. 34.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning forward a little (b) nodding at key points (c) eyes on the speaker (d) biting your nails
36. 36.🎩 Formal or informal tone for speaking to a panel of judges? (a) formal (b) informal
37. 37.🕘 A good time to call an office is usually… (a) late at night (b) on a holiday (c) during working hours (d) very early morning
38. 38.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) talking about the work (c) being kind and honest (d) giving one clear tip
39. 39.📞 You call a school office to ask about admission. What do you say first? (a) a greeting and your name (b) “Hello? Hello?” (c) “Who is this?” (d) “Tell me the fees.”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the form free?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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