GST 111 Practice Questions

1. GST 111 primarily focuses on: A. Advanced Mathematics B. Communication in English C. Organic Chemistry D. Computer Programming --- 2. Which of the following is a key component of effective communication? A. Silence B. Feedback C. Noise D. Delay --- 3. The process of encoding and decoding messages is associated with: A. Writing only B. Communication C. Reading only D. Listening only --- 4. Which of the following is NOT a form of verbal communication? A. Speaking B. Writing C. Gestures D. Reading --- 5. A good paragraph should have: A. Multiple unrelated ideas B. No clear structure C. A single main idea D. Only examples --- 6. The main purpose of listening is to: A. Reply immediately B. Understand the speaker C. Interrupt the speaker D. Ignore the message --- 7. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication? A. Email B. Speech C. Facial expression D. Essay --- 8. Skimming is a reading technique used to: A. Read every word carefully B. Get the general idea of a text C. Memorize the text D. Translate the text --- 9. The tone of a piece of writing refers to: A. The length of the text B. The writer’s attitude C. The number of paragraphs D. The font style --- 10. Which of the following is important in public speaking? A. Avoiding eye contact B. Speaking too fast C. Clear articulation D. Ignoring the audience