Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 88 · 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 sitting posture suits an interview? (a) upright, feet flat (b) leaning far back (c) one leg on the chair (d) slumped sideways
2. 2.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) yawning (b) biting your nails (c) a small, warm smile (d) relaxed open hands
3. 3.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) starting with a positive (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
4. 4.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows nervousness
6. 6.True or false: talking to your new supervisor on day one needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📧 Good or poor email habit: short paragraphs? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
8. 8.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: planning a picnic with friends needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring out the window (b) only waiting to talk (c) repeating the key point (d) interrupting midway
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying your name (b) greeting first (c) saying thank you (d) calling very late
12. 12.True or false: a call to a college office needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
14. 14.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: thank and say goodbye or ask your question? (a) thank and say goodbye (b) ask your question
15. 15.True or false: a family group chat about dinner needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the sign-off or the greeting? (a) the sign-off (b) the greeting
17. 17.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is an informal line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: your full name or the details? (a) your full name (b) the details
22. 22.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) staring out the window (b) yawning loudly (c) checking your phone (d) steady eye contact
23. 23.🎩 Formal or informal tone for speaking to a panel of judges? (a) informal (b) formal
24. 24.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
25. 25.👂 What does this reply show? “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
26. 26.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: your full name or why you are writing? (a) your full name (b) why you are writing
27. 27.👂 Good or poor listening: summing up their point? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
28. 28.True or false: “What do I do?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) naming the attachment (b) signing with your name (c) a polite greeting (d) no subject line
31. 31.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: thank and say goodbye or note the answer? (a) thank and say goodbye (b) note the answer
32. 32.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a closed question (b) a trick question (c) an open question (d) no question
33. 33.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
34. 34.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
35. 35.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
36. 36.📧 Which part of an email is this? Yours sincerely, (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the subject line (d) the greeting
37. 37.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) summing up their point (b) checking your phone (c) asking a follow-up (d) phone put away
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) giving one clear tip (c) being kind and honest (d) starting with a positive
39. 39.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) signing with your name (b) no subject line (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) no name at the end
40. 40.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the sign-off or the subject line? (a) the sign-off (b) the subject line

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