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.
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- 1.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) too many emojis (c) short, clear sentences (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 2.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) a crackly phone line (c) an unknown language (d) big words for a toddler
- 5.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) reading it once more (c) using polite words (d) adding date and time
- 7.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) give up talking (c) cover your ears (d) move to a quiet place
- 8.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “reading it once more” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the person who listens (c) the friend who gets it (d) the one who reads it
- 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
- 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) talking on the phone (c) a frown (d) a no-entry symbol
- 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 15.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 16.True or false: “Practice changed!!!” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) the friend who gets it (c) a phone call (d) the one who reads it
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) an unknown language (c) too much slang (d) talking across a field
- 19.📡 Which part of communication is the information sent? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 21.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding date and time (b) missing key details (c) checking the spelling (d) neat handwriting
- 23.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Meera (b) Mum (c) the fridge (d) Diya
- 24.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
- 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a picture timetable (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a map
- 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
- 28.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 29.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a phone call (b) the information sent (c) an answer to the sender (d) a handwritten letter
- 30.📡 Which part of communication is the reply sent back? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the message
- 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
- 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the reply sent back (c) an answer to the sender (d) a nod meaning “got it”
- 34.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
- 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
- 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
Answer key
- short, clear sentences
- False
- True
- a crackly phone line
- poor writing habit
- writing in ALL CAPS
- move to a quiet place
- True
- False
- a thumbs-up in return
- put it into words
- False
- a frown
- an emotional barrier
- the feedback
- True
- a phone call
- talking across a field
- the message
- words and body differ
- a language barrier
- missing key details
- Meera
- put it into words
- a big, bright smile
- chatting with a friend
- it shows real feelings
- spoken (verbal)
- an answer to the sender
- the feedback
- reading aloud
- asking “Can I help?”
- a notice board
- False
- words and body match
- a language barrier
- written
- angry
- doodling, not looking up
- laughing with friends
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