Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 91 · 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 is a poor email habit? (a) short paragraphs (b) emojis to a principal (c) a clear subject line (d) a sensible email ID
2. 2.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Oi, listen…” (c) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (d) “Hey, you!”
3. 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did you get interested in coding?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Anything I should know, maybe?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
5. 5.True or false: chatting with classmates at lunch needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) tapping on the desk (c) interrupting midway (d) steady eye contact
7. 7.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) stay silent (b) guess the question (c) politely ask to repeat (d) answer something else
8. 8.True or false: “What made the play so much fun?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Cool, catch you later!” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
11. 11.True or false: “greeting first” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) let them finish (b) nod and listen (c) interrupt with advice (d) ask how they feel
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) phone put away (b) summing up their point (c) leaning in slightly (d) checking your phone
14. 14.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changing the topic (b) phone put away (c) tapping on the desk (d) staring out the window
16. 16.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: why you are writing or the greeting? (a) why you are writing (b) the greeting
17. 17.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
18. 18.😬 You notice you are talking fast and shaking your leg. What helps? (a) talk even faster (b) leave the room (c) slow breaths, feet still (d) shake both legs
19. 19.True or false: “That sounds hard. What did you do next?” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) only “see” (b) nothing about it (c) that a file is attached (d) your password
21. 21.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting into the phone (b) greeting first (c) calling at a fair time (d) saying your name
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eating while talking (b) asking “Is now okay?” (c) saying thank you (d) saying your name
24. 24.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👂 What is active listening? (a) listening with focus (b) waiting for your turn (c) nodding without hearing (d) listening with one ear
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning in slightly (b) phone put away (c) waiting for a pause (d) tapping on the desk
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) bringing up old errors (c) giving one clear tip (d) vague praise only
28. 28.📞 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
29. 29.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) checking your phone (c) waiting for a pause (d) interrupting midway
30. 30.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) the work, not the person (c) the person’s looks (d) their family
31. 31.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
34. 34.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did your team win?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) checking the clock (b) eyes on the speaker (c) shaking your leg (d) yawning
36. 36.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: not saying who you are? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) comparing with others (c) being kind and honest (d) only listing mistakes
38. 38.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask during a test (b) know what you need (c) ask five at once (d) speak very fast
39. 39.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “not saying who you are” is a polite phone habit. (a) False (b) True

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