Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 92 · 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.True or false: “leaning in slightly” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a silly email ID (b) no subject line (c) a clear subject line (d) one huge paragraph
4. 4.🎩 Formal or informal tone for texting your cousin about a movie? (a) informal (b) formal
5. 5.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
6. 6.True or false: “greeting first” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: a voice note to your old school friend needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
9. 9.📧 Good or poor email habit: a polite greeting? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
10. 10.📧 Which part of an email is this? Dear Sir, (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the subject line (d) the sign-off
11. 11.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
12. 12.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Gonna be late, sorry!” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) emojis to a principal (b) checking spelling (c) naming the attachment (d) replying within a day
14. 14.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “LOL, that was so funny.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
15. 15.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: not saying who you are? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
17. 17.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) the work, not the person (c) their family (d) old mistakes
18. 18.👂 Good or poor listening: repeating the key point? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
19. 19.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the role.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎩 Which is the formal way to write “pls”? (a) plss (b) pleeease (c) please (d) plz
21. 21.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) only “see” (b) that a file is attached (c) nothing about it (d) your password
22. 22.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Could you kindly share the details?” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
24. 24.☎️ You get a wrong-number call. What is polite? (a) shout at them (b) tell them politely (c) pretend to be them (d) hang up silently
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) taking short notes (b) nodding now and then (c) summing up their point (d) finishing their sentence
26. 26.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I would be grateful for your guidance.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
27. 27.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) stating why you called (b) calling at a fair time (c) calling very late (d) greeting first
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding at key points (b) relaxed open hands (c) eyes on the speaker (d) a small, warm smile
29. 29.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) argue with them (b) repeat the answer (c) thank them and shorten (d) stop talking fully
30. 30.🔓 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
31. 31.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
33. 33.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) asking “Is now okay?” (b) a noisy background (c) calling very late (d) not saying who you are
34. 34.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) signing with your name (b) one huge paragraph (c) replying within a day (d) a sensible email ID
35. 35.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
36. 36.True or false: “biting your nails” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relaxed open hands (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) sitting up straight (d) a calm, steady voice
38. 38.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “asking “Is now okay?”” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback

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