Category: Professional Communication Objective Questions

Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “Types of Degrees”.

1. Adverbs that change in form to show comparison are called degrees of comparison.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is false. Adjectives that change in form to show comparison are called degree of comparison. Example, pretty : prettier: prettiest.

2. Which of these is not a type of degree of comparison?
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Comparative
d) Superlative
Answer: b
Clarification: Degrees of comparison can be classified into three types. They are : positive degree, comparative degree and superlative degree. For example , good is positive, better is comparative and best is superlative.

3. What is the superlative of little?
a) Less
b) Lesser
c) Least
d) Worst
Answer: c
Clarification: This is an irregular comparison of adjective. The comparative of little is less or lesser and the superlative of little is least. The superlative of bad is worst.

4. Fill in with correct degree of comparison:
Platinum is ______ than any metal.
a) precious
b) more precious
c) most precious
d) many precious
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is : Platinum is more precious than any metal. When two objects are compared with each other, the latter terms of comparison must exclude the former.

5. What is the positive of inner?
a) In
b) Inmost
c) Innermost
d) most in
Answer: a
Clarification: The positive of inner is in. The superlative of inner is innermost. The word inmost does not exist; and the phrase most in is grammatically incorrect. This is an irregular comparison of adjectives.

6. Which of the following words’ comparative degree is formed by simply adding the word more before the adjective itself?
a) Small
b) Nice
c) Heavy
d) Difficult
Answer: d
Clarification: When the initial, positive form of an adjective has two or more syllables, the comparative degree is formed by adding the adverb more with the positive. The superlative degree is formed by adding the adverb most before the positive. In the case, positive: difficult, comparative: more difficult, superlative: most difficult. Smaller adjectives with less syllables can be converted to comparative and superlative forms by adding the suffixes ‘er’ and ‘est’ respectively. Eg: small, smaller, smallest.

7. Choose the correct statement:
a) Milk is more cheap than water.
b) Milk is cheaper than water.
c) Milk is cheap than water.
d) Milk is cheapest than water.
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: Milk is cheaper than water. In this case, using ‘cheapest’ would be incorrect, since it’s a comparison between only two entities, that is milk and water. Most one syllable adjectives form their comparatives and superlatives with -er/-est. However, participles used as adjectives are exceptions, as, I’ve never felt more tired in all my life.

8. Fill in with the right degree:
Hunger is the ____ sauce.
a) good
b) better
c) best
d) most good
Answer: c
Clarification: The correct statement is : Hunger is the best sauce. As it shows the highest quality of the word, we use the superlative degree of good which is best.

9. Choose the correct statement:
a) She is one of the most prettiest girl in the class.
b) She is the prettiest girl in the class.
c) She is the most prettiest girl in the class.
d) She is one of the pretty girl in the class.
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is : She is the prettiest girl in the class. We do not use -er/-est together with more or most.

10. When the positive ends in e, only r and st are added.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. When the positive ends in e, only r and st are added. For example: nice, nicer, nicest.

Professional Communication online quiz focuses on “Words Related to Science, Engineering, Nutrition and Health”.

1. Which of these words is correct?
a) Longevity
b) Longivity
c) Longevety
d) Longeviety
Answer: a
Clarification: The correct word is Longevity. It is often misspelt. Other such words are liquefy, liaison, mystique, propeller, etc..

2. Choose the correct statement:
a) Please open the light.
b) Please shut the light.
c) Please turn on the light.
d) Please shut down the light.
Answer: c
Clarification: The correct statement is: Please turn on the light. We turn on or off the light. We don’t open or shut the light.

3. Choose the correct statement:
a) He comes always late for practice.
b) He always comes late for practice.
c) He comes late always for practice.
d) He comes late for practice always.
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: He always comes late for practice. Adverbs of indefinite time like, ever, never, sometimes and the adverbs almost, hardly, nearby are placed before the principal verb.

4. Fill in the blank :
I could not _____ him to come to the party.
a) convince
b) persuade
c) push
d) force
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: I could not persuade him to come to the party. To convince is to make a person believe in something that they initially didn’t believe in. To persuade means to get a person to do something.

5. Choose the correct statement:
a) Graham Bell discovered the telephone.
b) Graham Bell found the telephone.
c) Graham Bell invented the telephone.
d) Graham Bell did the telephone.
Answer: c
Clarification: The correct statement is: Graham Bell invented the telephone. To discover means to find that which already existed. To invent means to make that which did not exist.

6. The word “ultrasonic” is a noun.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is false. The word “ultrasonic” is an adjective whereas the word “ultra sound” is a noun.

7. Choose the correct statement:
a) I met him six years before.
b) I met him six years early.
c) I met him six years ago.
d) I met him six years behind.
Answer: c
Clarification: The correct statement is: I met him six years ago. We use ago in counting from the time of speaking to a point in the past; we use before in counting from a distance to a nearer point in the past.

8. The word “cross-section” is a verb.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. The word “cross-section” is a verb whereas the word “cross section” is a noun. Similarly, the word “cut out” is a verb and “cutout” a noun.

9. Choose the correct statement:
a) I am presently working in Mumbai.
b) I am at present working in Mumbai.
c) I am at presently working in Mumbai.
d) I am present working in Mumbai.
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: I am at present working in Mumbai. At present means now and presently means soon.

10. Choose the correct statement:
a) This shop has many rich clients.
b) This shop has many rich customers.
c) This shop has many rich people.
d) This shop has many rich trespassers.
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: This shop has many rich customers. A person is a client to a lawyer, a bank, etc., but not to a shop.

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Professional Communication Questions and Answers for Campus interviews focuses on “Letters of Applications”.

1. A letter of application should have the same form as a business letter.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. A letter of application should have the same form as a business letter. They are of two types.

2. Which of these letters are in response to an advertisement?
a) Solicited letters
b) Unsolicited letters
c) Letters of enquiry
d) Letters of complaint
Answer: a
Clarification: Letters of application are of two types : Solicited and unsolicited. Solicited letters are in response to an advertisement and unsolicited are written of one’s own accord.

3. Which of these letters of application must include a statement of the writer’s age?
a) For complain
b) For employment
c) For enquiry
d) For adjustment
Answer: b
Clarification: A letter of application for employment must include a statement of the writer’s age, education and experience.

4. Solicited letters of application are written of one’s own accord.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is false. Unsolicited letters of application are written of one’s own accord. Solicited letters of application are in response to an advertisement.

5. Resume is called curriculum vitae in ________
a) India
b) France
c) North America
d) South America
Answer: c
Clarification: Resume is called curriculum vitae in North America but the two have very different formats in the modern day world of job applications.

6. Which of these must not be mentioned in your CV?
a) Out of turn promotions
b) Special recognitions
c) How you helped your previous employer
d) Salary you are looking for
Answer: d
Clarification: It is very unprofessional to mention the salary amount that you hope to earn. Also, you must never belittle your previous boss or company while writing to apply for a new job at another company.

7. Which of these details should not be mentioned in your resume?
a) Age
b) Telephone number
c) Health
d) Nationality
Answer: b
Clarification: A resume generally consists of details such as: Age, health, martial status, nationality, education, experience and references.

8. Where is the name and address mentioned in a Job- Description CV?
a) Top right corner
b) Top left corner
c) Bottom right corner
d) Bottom left corner
Answer: b
Clarification: The name and address of the specimen along with the date is mentioned in the top left corner of the job description CV. The date is mentioned below the name and address.

9. Which of these is not mentioned in a skills profile?
a) Career aim
b) Academic achievements
c) Interests
d) Employment
Answer: b
Clarification: A skills profile is different from a job description CV. You can highlight your skills here. You can mention details like career aim, employment, experience, sales, etc..

10. Which of these is mentioned in a bio- data?
a) Career aim
b) Interests
c) Telephone number
d) Date
Answer: c
Clarification: A bio-data consists of details like name, address, telephone number, marital status, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, professional experience and reference.

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Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “Group Discussions”.

1. Which of these are vital for any organisation?
a) Debates
b) Group discussions
c) Speeches
d) Arguments
Answer: b
Clarification: Group discussions are vital for any organisation. They streamline stray thoughts in a potent proactive action and generate information.

2. Which of these qualities are important in a group discussion?
a) Emotional stability
b) Hostility
c) Ignorance
d) Aggressiveness
Answer: a
Clarification: Emotional stability plays an important role in a group discussion. No organisation wants a person who is not in control of his emotions.

3. In a group discussion, one must communicate with ______
a) Hostility
b) Ignorance
c) knowledge
d) long sentences
Answer: c
Clarification: In a group discussion, one must communicate with knowledge. He must be polite and compassionate and must utter ideas which are real to those present and easily understood.

4. In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion. You must appear to neatly direct a discussion to its logical conclusion without appearing to be superior to the offending person.

5. When is the worst time to break into a discussion?
a) When everyone is silent
b) When one person is talking
c) When two or three people are talking simultaneously
d) When there is less time left
Answer: c
Clarification: It is crucial to know when to break into a discussion. The worst time to break into a discussion is when two or three people are discussing a topic and talking simultaneously.

6. A group discussion must advance _____
a) truth
b) dishonesty
c) Personal glory
d) arguments
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is: A group discussion must advance truth. A group discussion is not meant for personal glory. It is meant to advance certain aspects to their logical conclusion.

7. Which of these must be avoided in a group discussion?
a) Speaking facts
b) Asking questions
c) Speaking fast
d) Speaking with clarity
Answer: c
Clarification: We must speak about facts and with clarity. We must never mumble, shout or speak very fast. It is better to ask questions in case a point is not understood.

8. In a group discussion, we should be _____
a) assertive
b) dominating
c) subjective
d) ignorant
Answer: a
Clarification: In a group discussion we must be assertive. There is no room for dominating others. There is no place for subjectivity or personal prejudices.

9. A moderator is a monitor of a group discussion.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. A moderator is a monitor and observer of a group discussion. Group discussion takes place in his presence.

10. Which of these factors do not enhance listening skills?
a) Attention
b) Clear perception
c) Fakeness
d) Frankness
Answer: c
Clarification: There are five factors that enhance the listening skills of the participant. They are : attention, clear perception, analytical approach, frankness and taking notes.

Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “The Style of a Technical Report”.

1. Which of these is written like a business letter?
a) Introductory letter
b) Covering letter
c) Informal letter
d) Personal letter
Answer: a
Clarification: Forwarding letter can be of two types. They are: Covering letter and introductory letter. Both of them are meant for the primary recipient of the report.

2. Covering letter is only a record of transmission of the report.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. Covering letter: This type of letter is only a record of transmission of the report.

3. Introductory letter serves the purpose of a ______
a) summary
b) preface
c) main part
d) conclusion
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is: Introductory letter serves the purpose of a preface or introduction. It is written like any other business letter.

4. Where is introductory letter placed?
a) At the beginning
b) At the end
c) After the title page
d) Just before the last page
Answer: c
Clarification: An introductory letter aims to introduce the scope and purpose of the report. It must be placed immediately after the title page; which means that it must be bound with the report.

5. Which of these introduces the report to the reader?
a) Acknowledgement
b) Preface
c) Summary
d) Abstract
Answer: b
Clarification: A preface is anything said or written by way of introduction or preliminary explanation. Thus a preface to a report introduces the report to the reader.

6. Which of these tells us what the report is about?
a) Abstract
b) Summary
c) Acknowledgements
d) Table of contents
Answer: a
Clarification: A distinction must be made between an abstract and a summary. An abstract tells us in brief what the report is about.

7. ______ gives the substance of the report.
a) Abstract
b) Summary
c) Preface
d) Table of contents
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is: Summary gives the substance of the report. An abstract only gives the matter covered in the report.

8. An abstract is _____ of the original report.
a) 2-5 percent
b) 5-10 percent
c) 6-12 percent
d) 7-13 percent
Answer: a
Clarification: The correct statement is: An abstract is 2-5 percent of the original report. An abstract tells us in brief what the report is about.

9. A summary is _____ of the original report.
a) 2-5 percent
b) 5-10 percent
c) 12-15 percent
d) 15-20 percent
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: A summary is 5-10 percent of the original report. A summary becomes crucial when the report is long and gives the substance of the report.

10. Which of these is not a part of the main body?
a) Introduction
b) Conclusion
c) Complaint
d) Recommendation
Answer: c
Clarification: The main body is the heart and soul of the report. It has four distinct parts: Introduction, description, conclusion and recommendations.

Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “Speaking Techniques”.

1. Body language can make or break a speech.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. Body language can make or break a speech. Audience receives as much information from our body as from words.

2. Which of these is the study and classification of speech sounds?
a) Gestures
b) Speech style
c) Phonetics
d) Spoof
Answer: c
Clarification: Phonetics is the study and classification of speech sounds. Knowledge of phonetics helps in correct pronunciation of English language.

3. Which of these is not an element of the speaking technique?
a) Voice quality
b) Word stress
c) Appearance
d) Correct tones
Answer: c
Clarification: Speaking technique has four main elements. They are: word stress, voice quality, correct tones and types of tones.

4. Which of these means giving emphasis to a syllable?
a) Voice quality
b) Word stress
c) Tone
d) Message
Answer: b
Clarification: Word stress means giving emphasis to a word or a syllable when pronouncing while speaking. Speaker presents facts, ideas through his speech.

5. Which of these factors is not involved in the determination of correct tone?
a) Pitch
b) Dressing style
c) Quality
d) Strength
Answer: b
Clarification: Three factors are involved in the determination of correct tone. They are: pitch, quality and strength.

6. Which of these is not a type of tone?
a) Urgent tone
b) Serious tone
c) Restrained tone
d) Jumping tone
Answer: d
Clarification: There are seven types of tones. They are : serious tone, urgent tone, restrained tone, outraged tone, humorous tone, reflective tone and happy tone.

7. Which of these tones represent thoughtfulness?
a) Serious tone
b) Urgent tone
c) Happy tone
d) Outraged tone
Answer: a
Clarification: A serious tone expresses careful consideration, solemn or thoughtfulness. It exhibits that the speaker is sincere and earnestly putting his point of view.

8. Which of these tones is an unemotional tone?
a) Happy tone
b) Outraged tone
c) Restrained tone
d) Humorous tone
Answer: c
Clarification: Restrained tone is reserved as an unemotional tone. It is subtle and not orante. It is prohibitive in character. It favours self control.

9. ______ tone is used when speaker wants to bring about a good impression of her life.
a) Outraged
b) Reflective
c) Restrained
d) Urgent
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: Reflective tone is used when speaker wants to bring about a good impression of her life.

10. Which of these tones is used to express contentment?
a) Serious tone
b) Happy tone
c) Outraged tone
d) Urgent tone
Answer: b
Clarification: The speaker uses happy tone to express his pleasure or contentment at something.

11. Formal speaking has casual approach to something.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is false. Formal speaking is official in nature. Formal speaking has specific purpose and objective.

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