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Language & Communication Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

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1.

The email says, “I am escalating this matter because the solution provided to me did not work at all. In fact, the engineer in question has now corrupted my entire hardware! I have never seen such incompetence.”

a)

You are angry at our incompetent engineer……..

b)

I understand that you are incompetent…….

c)

I understand you are angry because your hard drive has been destroyed because it is incompetent ……..

d)

I understand you are angry because the engineer did not give you the correct solution ……..

2.

Kevin wrote the entire email in all capital letters (upper case). What does it mean?

a)

This message is very important

b)

Nothing special. It’s his personal preference

c)

He is shouting

d)

It’s a super urgent email

3.

It is fine to use SMS language like LOL, GR8, BTW etc. In your emails:

a)

When interacting with peers

b)

When interacting with leaders/managers

c)

When interacting with your customers/clients

d)

None of the above

4.

What is ‘ flame’ in email writing?

a)

A post or email message that exhibits a strong opinion or criticism

b)

Email with a message that if you do not forward it, something bad will happen to you

c)

It’s a new email service from Microsoft

d)

An online chain letter

5.

We usually go to Singapore on a holiday, but this year we (go) to Bangkok.

(a)  

6.

Some of the representatives (a)   indicated how the decision was taken. (has / have)

7.

The government and the citizens (a)   that the bill will soon become a law. (hope / hopes)

8.

Have you been to _ (a)   (a, an, the) Space Needle Tower in Seattle?

9.

He and I (a)   at Oxford together. (was / were)

10.

By this time next year, he (complete) the construction of his house.

(a)  

11.

The best advice for someone who wants to develop skill as active listener is to

a)

Listen carefully to the whole story and suggest several solutions.

b)

Let the other person talk through the issue, paraphrase the speaker's feelings and help him/her find a solution.

c)

Identify the speaker's feelings by paraphrasing and then suggest several solutions.

d)

Develop your skill at solving problems so that you will be viewed as a trustworthy listener.

12.

Your fellow worker asks you a question while you are talking on the phone. You put your hand over the mouthpiece and say, "Can't you see that I'm on the phone?" This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive/ indirect aggressive

13.

Your colleague calls you and says that he(she) needs you to substitute for him(her) for the conference. You're not feeling well, but say, "I don't feel very well tonight and have an early morning appointment, but I guess I can do it." This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Indirect or Passive-Aggressive

14.

In communication, paraphrasing refers to

a)

Restating in your own words the problem that was expressed

b)

helping the speaker to restate the solutions that you have suggested

c)

Asking the speaker to repeat the points discussed

d)

All the elements of active listening

15.

Which is the example of summarizing

a)

If I understand you correctly, what you are saying is……

b)

What skills and abilities uniquely qualify you for this project?

c)

Let me summarize the action items against each of us………

d)

None of the above

16.

The client email says, “I was told that the issue would be resolved in 24 hours but it has been 3 days since I first emailed you. Most of my emails have remained unanswered unacknowledged.”

a)

I understand that you are frustrated.……..

b)

You are frustrated that we haven’t replied on time ……..

c)

I understand it is frustrating that most of your emails have gone unanswered and the resolution time hasn’t been adhered to ……..

d)

You are very angry and frustrated by our lack of professionalism ……..