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QUIZ - COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the odd one out

a)

because

b)

before

c)

but

d)

after

2.

Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?

a)

In the morning, I pray.

b)

As you make your bed, so shall you lie on it.

c)

Pray, God will see you through.

d)

We made it here at Klintap, and we shall take it to the world.

3.

Why is active listening important in communication?

a)

Active listening is only necessary in formal settings.

b)

Active listening is important because it enhances understanding and trust in communication.

c)

Active listening is a technique to dominate conversations.

d)

Active listening is irrelevant to building relationships.

4.

How does communication impact teamwork dynamics?

a)

Communication has no effect on team performance.

b)

Effective teamwork requires minimal communication.

c)

Communication leads to misunderstandings and conflict.

d)

Communication significantly enhances teamwork dynamics by promoting clarity, collaboration, and trust.

5.

What role does feedback play in effective communication within teams?

a)

Feedback can create confusion and misunderstandings.

b)

Feedback is essential for effective communication within teams as it promotes clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

c)

Feedback is only necessary for team leaders.

d)

Feedback is irrelevant in a successful team environment.

6.

Which of these is a receptive skill?

a)

writing poems

b)

watching television

c)

drawing beautiful images

d)

telling stories

7.

How can empathy improve communication in conflict situations?

a)

Empathy has no effect on communication during conflicts.

b)

Empathy leads to more arguments and misunderstandings.

c)

Empathy improves communication in conflict situations by fostering understanding, reducing hostility, and promoting collaboration.

d)

Empathy encourages individuals to ignore each other's feelings.

8.

What role does the receiver play in communication?

a)

The receiver sends text messages

b)

Decoding the message

c)

The receiver shares information with others

d)

encoding the message

9.

The type of reading which is done to identify a specific information or an idea is ………...

a)

Scanning

b)

Intensive reading

c)

Skimming

d)

Extensive reading

10.

The sentence "We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting." is the example of...

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Compound complex

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Simple Sentence

11.

Which one is not a subordinate conjunction?

a)

if

b)

since

c)

until

d)

but

12.

"Although they drove together" is the example of...

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Compound sentence

13.

"Before you go, I want to say something." Which one is the dependent clause?

a)

You go

b)

Before

c)

Before you go

d)

I want to say something

14.

The subject of the sentece below is an example of.

"What you did was wrong."

a)

adverbial clause

b)

noun clause

c)

noun phrase

d)

adjective clause

15.

Choose from the following options which one of them is the "independent clause".

a)

Unless you train harder,

b)

I studied hard.

c)

, which was a surprise.

d)

Before he went to the gym,

16.

Which one of the following options is a "dependent clause"?

a)

He gradually improved her English.

b)

People take natural health supplements.

c)

Our children may not be properly educated.

d)

even though they may not have been tested.

17.

Which of the following options is NOT an independent clause.

a)

I will wait till afternoon.

b)

I had to go inside.

c)

come here.

d)

Although most dogs are generally very friendly animals,

18.

Which sentence type is this: "The strong gentleman in the middle of the lecture hall annoyed the guest.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

19.

What is the subordinator in the sentence below?

Always, I shout loudly when my little son climbs up the steep stairs., yet he does not get scared.

a)

always

b)

when

c)

loudly

d)

yet

20.

Identify what clause is used in this complex sentence.

"He failed the test because he did not study hard enough."

a)

adverbial clause

b)

relative clause

c)

noun clause

d)

adjective clause

21.

Which of these coordinators are used to communicate contrast?

a)

and & but

b)

yet & so

c)

but & yet

d)

nor & for

22.

James, John and James wrote the most interesting novels and poems for our school magazine.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound complex

23.

The following are some clauses that can be used to construct complex sentences, EXCEPT ...

a)

despite his good deeds in playing for the national team

b)

so he had to stop playing online games

c)

who graduated from the same university I did

d)

while the number of people going to Korea increased

24.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
d)

in the middle of

25.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
d)

Independent sentence

26.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
d)

Independent sentence

27.

Which one is not a coordinating conjunction?

a)

so

b)

since

c)

yet

d)

but

28.

Which type of language is commonly used in academic or professional settings?

a)

Formal language

b)

Informal language

c)

Biased language

d)

Ambiguous language

29.

Which of the following is an example of an informal language expression?

a)

"It is a piece of cake."

b)

"Please complete the assignment by Friday."

c)

"Let's grab a bite to eat."

d)

"I could not get my head around it."

30.

Which type of language can be more appropriate in casual conversations among friends?

a)

Formal language

b)

Informal language

c)

Biased language

d)

Ambiguous language

31.

What are the two receptive skills?

a)

Reading-Listening

b)

Listening-Writing

c)

Speaking-Reading

d)

Reading and Writing

32.

What role does the sender play in the communication?

a)

The one who change the information

b)

The individual who initiates a message

c)

The person who interrupted the message

d)

decoding the message

33.

The type of reading which is done to identify a specific information or an idea is ………...

a)

Scanning

b)

Intensive reading

c)

Skimming

d)

Extensive reading

34.

Listening includes the following except ………………….

a)

making notes

b)

taking notes

c)

paying attention

d)

understanding the message

35.

Identify what clause is used in this complex sentence.

"He failed the test because he did not study hard enough."

a)

adverbial clause

b)

relative clause

c)

noun clause

d)

adjective clause

36.

Choose the complete sentence:

a)

Went to the park.

b)

My teacher and I.

c)

I was here.

d)

Although feathers are used for flying.

37.

Choose the letter of the corresponding type of sentence based on function.

Write your full name on a piece of paper.

a)

Declarative

Sentence

b)

Interrogative

Sentence

c)

Imperative

Sentence

d)

Exclamatory

Sentence

38.

Choose the letter of the corresponding type of sentence based on structure.

After getting a divorce, John kept the house and Sheila took the kids with her.

a)

Simple

Sentence

b)

Compound

Sentence

c)

Complex

Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

Sentence

39.

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier to communication?

a)

Cultural differences

b)

Noise in the environment

c)

Prejudices

d)

Lack of interest

40.

Which type of barrier is caused by differences in language or jargon?

a)

Psychological barriers

b)

Physical barriers

c)

Semantic barriers

d)

Cultural barriers