Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 1 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Who, how, and did it work?): Find the topic of the question: parts of a message, types of communication, body language, written notes or barriers. Use that lesson’s tip: sender → message → channel → receiver → feedback; spoken, non-verbal, written or visual; words and body should match; who, what, when, where; find the barrier, then fix it. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the person who listens (c) a handwritten letter (d) a text message
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using polite words (b) slang to elders (c) messy, rushed writing (d) missing key details
3. 3.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) too much slang (b) being very angry (c) talking across a field (d) a crackly phone line
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) the person who listens (c) the audience at a show (d) the one who reads it
5. 5.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
7. 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver replies (b) send it by a channel
13. 13.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Yo” (b) “Oi” (c) “Please” (d) “Gimme”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a notice on the board (c) crossing your arms (d) a shrug
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a smile” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) a handwritten letter (c) talking face to face (d) the words of the note
19. 19.True or false: “a map” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the idea being shared (c) a phone call (d) a text message
27. 27.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the channel (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the message
28. 28.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the sender
29. 29.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the audience at a show (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a phone call (d) an answer to the sender
30. 30.True or false: “telling a story aloud” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) no greeting at all (d) missing key details
32. 32.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the channel
33. 33.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a smile (c) a speech in assembly (d) a frown
35. 35.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the receiver
36. 36.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) the person who speaks (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) an answer to the sender
38. 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
39. 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
40. 40.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) saying who it is from (c) adding date and time (d) no greeting at all

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