Communication Skills & Grammar MCQs
Communication skills are the abilities required to appropriately _________ and ________ properly. a. Speak and Write b. Word and sentence c. Communicate and Paragraph d. None of the above
A good speaker is one who is __________ a. Capable of speaking in a professional manner while maintaining eye contact. b. Able to use varied vocabulary. c. Able to use articulate speech to suit the need of the audience. d. All of the above
A good writer should be able to communicate thoughts and ideas to readers through various __________. a. Styles and techniques b. Oral words and techniques c. Both a and b d. None of the above
The word ‘Communication’ comes from the Latin word Communicare, which indicates _______. a. To share b. To know c. To give d. To follow
Effective Communication requires __________. a. Good Reading b. Writing c. Speaking and listening d. All of the above
To communicate effectively, you must be able to _____________ properly. a. Read b. Write c. Speak and Listen d. All of the above
Which of the skills listed below is required for good communication? a. Reading b. Writing c. Listening d. All of the above
_________ is very important in any profession or when starting a new business. a. Personal Car b. Personal House c. Communication skills d. None of the above
‘Communication’ is derived from a __________ word. a. Greek b. Devanagari c. Latin d. None of the above
Communication is the __________ of information within a group or between individuals to reach a common understanding. a. Importance b. Sharing c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Your ability to communicate _______ will assist you in improving your relationships. a. Share thoughts b. Feelings c. Ideas d. All of the above
Communicating about the schedule of an exam to your friends is: a. Influence Communication b. Inform Communication c. Express feeling d. None of the above
Helping a friend or negotiating with a shopkeeper involves: a. Influence Communication b. Inform Communication c. Express feeling d. None of the above
Sharing your joy at performing well on your examinations with your parents is: a. Influence Communication b. Inform Communication c. Express feeling d. None of the above
Communication is defined as a ______________ exchange of information. a. Two-way communication b. One-way communication c. No way communication d. Three-way communication
_________ is the ability of the brain to interpret what we see with our eyes. a. Past Experience b. Prejudice c. Visual Perception d. None of the above
Allowing previous experiences to prevent us from communicating is an example of: a. Past Experience b. Prejudice c. Visual Perception d. None of the above
Thinking “No one in my class likes me” is an example of: a. Past Experience b. Prejudice c. Visual Perception d. None of the above
Which of the following is one of the 7C’s principles of communication? a. Coherent b. Concise c. Complete d. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7C’s principles of communication? a. Clear b. Concise c. Correct d. Conscious
There are a variety of communication methods available, which include ________. a. Non-verbal b. Verbal c. Visual d. All of the above
What is the purpose of communication? a. Inform b. Influence c. Share thoughts, ideas, and feelings d. All of the above
In a letter, which of the following ways is used to receive information? a. Listening b. Speaking c. Reading d. Writing
On the phone, how do you receive information? a. Listening b. Speaking c. Reading d. Writing
Sharing information with the help of ____________ is known as verbal communication. a. Signs b. Words c. Visuals d. Writing
Choose the most acceptable oral communication example: a. Letter b. Face-to-face conversation c. E-Mail d. Newspapers
Which of these is an oral communication example? a. Face-to-face conversation b. Talking on a phone c. Classroom teaching d. All of the above
Select the most appropriate example of written communication. a. Writing letters & notes b. Short Message Service (SMS) c. Electronic Mail (Email) d. All of the above
Advantages of verbal communication include: a. Easy and Quick b. Quick response c. Exchange of ideas d. All of the above
The sharing of information through words is known as __________ . a. Non-Verbal communication b. Visual Communication c. Verbal communication d. Sign language
Teaching in the classroom is an example of ______ a. Non–Verbal Communication b. Written Communication c. Verbal Communication d. None of the above
What are the drawbacks of verbal communication? a. Cultural differences b. Different languages c. Inability to understand colloquial phrases d. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3P’s principles of Public Speaking? a. Prepare b. Practice c. Perform d. Promotion
Which of the following represents the 3P’s of Public Speaking? a. Prepare b. Practice c. Perform d. All of the above
We need to use ___________ when communicating verbally. a. Difficult words b. Simple words c. Confusing words d. Abbreviations
Why do we send email? a. To reach on time/communicate quickly b. To talk to each other c. To share documents and files d. Both a and c
Messages communicated without using ___________ are known as non-verbal communication. a. Words b. Body Signs c. Facial Expressions d. All of the above
We can communicate with others by sending signals through ____. a. Expressions b. Gestures c. Body postures d. All of the above
__________ is an example of non-verbal communication. a. Eye Contact b. Handshake c. Body Language d. All of the above
The majority of non-verbal communication is done using _______________. a. Body movements b. Voice control (tone, pauses) c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Which mode of communication do we use most in daily life? a. Verbal Communication b. Non–Verbal Communication c. Both a and b d. None of the above
If verbal communication is obstructed by noise, we can use ____________ movements. a. Hand b. Visual c. Word d. All of the above
____________ includes pointing and using our hands while speaking. a. Posture b. Gestures c. Facial Expression d. Space
Speaking with the appropriate tone and volume is known as __________. a. Paralanguage b. Space c. Gestures d. Posture
____________ shows our self-confidence and feelings. a. Paralanguage b. Space c. Gestures d. Posture
Conveying messages only through images or pictures is referred to as ___. a. Visual communication b. Paralanguage c. Gestures d. Posture
Which of these facial expressions is a favorable (good) expression? a. Staring hard b. Nodding while listening c. Looking away d. Wrinkled forehead
A straight body position usually indicates ____________. a. Fear b. Shyness c. Confidence d. Intelligence
Which form of non–verbal communication at work is usually not acceptable? a. Firmly shaking hands b. Putting an arm around a coworker's shoulder c. Looking at the speaker with a smile d. All of the above
When preparing for a presentation, you should _______. a. Concentrate on goals b. Rehearse for timing c. Practice in front of a mirror d. All of the above
A sentence is a _________ of words that communicates a complete thought. a. Single Word b. Group of Words c. Both a and b d. None of the above
A sentence must always start with a ____________. a. Capital letter b. Question mark c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Full stops and commas are known as __________. a. Punctuation b. Sentences c. Exclamatory marks d. None of the above
In the English language, there are _______ basic parts of speech. a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9
Words related to a person, place, or thing are called __________ . a. Nouns b. Pronouns c. Adjectives d. Verbs
A __________ is a word substituted in place of a noun. a. Noun b. Pronoun c. Adjective d. Verb
Words that describe (modify) nouns are called __________ . a. Nouns b. Pronouns c. Adjectives d. Verbs
_________ are words that show action. a. Nouns b. Pronouns c. Adjectives d. Verbs
Words that add meaning to verbs (or adjectives) are known as ________ . a. Nouns b. Pronouns c. Adverbs d. Verbs
The terms ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ are referred to as _________. a. Articles b. Conjunctions c. Prepositions d. Interjections
Articles are commonly used before _________. a. Nouns b. Pronouns c. Adjectives d. Verbs
Words that connect two nouns, phrases, or sentences are __________. a. Articles b. Conjunctions c. Prepositions d. Interjections
___________ is a term used to express the relationship (position/time) between words. a. Articles b. Conjunctions c. Prepositions d. Interjections
Strong emotions like surprise or wrath are expressed using _____________ words. a. Articles b. Conjunctions c. Prepositions d. Interjections
What is a sentence? a. A collection of ideas b. A collection of words expressing a whole thought c. A set of guidelines d. All of the above
The person or thing that performs an action is the _______________. a. Subject b. Object c. Verb d. Adjective
In a sentence, the object can be _______ or _______. a. Direct or Indirect b. Complete or Not Complete c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Sentences where the subject performs the action are in the ________. a. Active voice b. Passive Voice c. Indirect Voice d. None of the above
When the subject receives the action, it is the _________. a. Active voice b. Passive Voice c. Indirect Voice d. None of the above
A group of sentences forms a _____________. a. Sentence b. Paragraph c. Word d. None of the above
In “The children played football,” the subject is: a. The children b. Children played c. Played d. Football
In “The children played football,” the object is: a. The children b. Children played c. Played d. Football
Which sentence contains both an indirect and direct object? a. I am watching TV. b. She bought a blue pen. c. The girls played cricket. d. He wrote his sister a letter.
Which of the following is in the passive voice? a. They are watching a movie. b. The clock was repaired by Ramesh. c. He is asleep. d. My horse bit the policeman.
______________ assists you in expressing yourself clearly and confidently. a. Pronunciation b. Verb c. Phonetics d. Conjunction
The study of the sounds we make when we speak is ____________. a. Pronunciation b. Phonetics c. Sound d. Words
All English words are made up of ________ types of fundamental sounds. a. Three (Vowels, Diphthongs, Consonants) b. Eight c. Two d. One
There are two fundamental methods of greeting: ____________ and _____________. a. Formal and Informal b. Direct and Indirect c. Both a and b d. None of the above
When it is 8 am, 9 am, or 11 am, you say: a. Good Morning b. Good Afternoon c. Good Evening d. Good Night
When you meet _____________, you may say “Hi”. a. Your teacher b. A senior c. Your Principal d. Your friends
At 1 pm, you say: a. Good Morning b. Good Afternoon c. Good Evening d. Good Night
At 7 pm, you say: a. Good Morning b. Good Afternoon c. Good Evening d. Good Night
We ask questions to: a. Gain new knowledge b. Verify information c. Avoid misunderstandings d. All of the above
_______ is the new student in the class? a. Who b. Where c. When d. What
_______ does she live? a. Who b. Where c. When d. What
_________ did she join school? a. Who b. Where c. When d. What
__________ is her favorite subject? a. Who b. Where c. When d. What
________ is she not talking to anyone? a. How b. Where c. Why d. What
________ can I help her? a. How b. Where c. Why d. What
To find out why someone is late, you ask: a. Are you late? b. Why are you late every day? c. Do you come on time? d. None of the above
If you don’t understand a task, you ask: a. Where are the reports? b. Can you repeat the instructions? c. Why are you doing this? d. None of the above
Before ignoring a responsibility, one should ask: a. What is this task? b. Is this task important? c. When is the deadline? d. All of the above
To get to know classmates, Radha should ask: a. How long have you been here? b. What do you do in your free time? c. Would you like to share lunch? d. All of the above
The two fundamental types of questions are __________ and ____________. a. Close-ended and Open-ended b. Short and Long c. Direct and Indirect d. None of the above
Questions answered with a simple “Yes” or “No” are ______________. a. Open-ended b. Close-ended c. Long d. None of the above
“What do you like to watch on TV?” is an ______________ question. a. Open-ended b. Close-ended c. Short d. None of the above
Exchanging subject and verb positions often forms a _____________ question. a. Open-ended b. Close-ended c. Short d. None of the above
Questions that are not limited to one-word answers are ____________. a. Open-ended b. Close-ended c. Short d. None of the above
Close-ended questions are those that: a. Have many answers b. Have yes/no answers c. Have no answers d. None of the above
Open-ended questions are those that: a. Have yes/no answers b. Have many/detailed answers c. Have no answers d. None of the above
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