Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
- 1.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
- 3.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) who, what, when, where (b) a long story (c) no names (d) only emojis
- 4.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 6.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the audience at a show (c) an answer to the sender (d) the person who speaks
- 7.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a speech in assembly (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a smile
- 8.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a birthday card message (c) a frown (d) a picture timetable
- 9.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) laugh at the word (b) nod and pretend (c) ask what it means (d) walk away
- 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) short, clear sentences (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
- 12.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a phone call (c) the idea being shared (d) the person who listens
- 13.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the news you tell (d) the caller who rings
- 14.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) his feelings (b) an emoji (c) a joke (d) the place
- 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
- 16.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a weak network (b) a loud drill outside (c) honking traffic (d) local words they lack
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) the friend who gets it
- 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
- 19.True or false: “telling a story aloud” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 21.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the caller who rings (c) a phone call (d) the writer of a note
- 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 25.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) answering aloud in class (c) an email (d) a map
- 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 27.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 28.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) a weak network (c) a loud drill outside (d) talking across a field
- 30.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) checking the spelling (d) one very long sentence
- 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
- 32.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) shouting in class (c) a quiet word after class (d) asking a stranger
- 33.📡 Which part of communication is a thumbs-up in return? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the feedback
- 34.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) a closed door between (c) being very angry (d) not trusting the speaker
- 36.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) feedback (c) the sender (d) a barrier
- 37.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) one very long sentence (c) no name at the end (d) no greeting at all
- 38.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a closed door (c) a language barrier (d) a weak network
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
- 40.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- words and body differ
- yawning again and again
- who, what, when, where
- True
- pointing at the door
- the person who speaks
- a diagram of a plant
- a picture timetable
- ask what it means
- verbal
- missing key details
- the person who listens
- the caller who rings
- the place
- hiding behind a friend
- local words they lack
- the friend who gets it
- stamping feet
- False
- non-verbal
- the feedback
- a phone call
- True
- an emotional barrier
- a map
- words and body match
- the receiver gets it
- False
- feeling very nervous
- checking the spelling
- a thumbs-up
- a quiet word after class
- the feedback
- False
- a closed door between
- feedback
- saying who it is from
- a distraction
- written
- False
Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students