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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
- 2.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
- 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
- 6.📝 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
- 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) a text message (d) an answer to the sender
- 9.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
- 12.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a letter to Nani (c) a text message (d) a frown
- 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 14.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) the words of the note (c) the one who reads it (d) the information sent
- 15.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) the postman (c) Kabir (d) the card
- 16.True or false: “talking across a field” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 17.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) checking the spelling (c) using polite words (d) no greeting at all
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a crackly phone line (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) talking across a field
- 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) hard technical words (c) a closed door between (d) too much slang
- 22.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the idea being shared (b) the writer of a note (c) a notice board (d) an answer to the sender
- 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) talking across a field (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
- 25.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 26.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 27.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) nodding your head (c) a traffic light (d) a text message
- 28.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
- 30.🎭 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
- 31.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) cover your ears (c) shout louder (d) move to a quiet place
- 32.🔍 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
- 33.True or false: “an email” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) being very angry (c) upset after a fight (d) a crackly phone line
- 35.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 36.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 37.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) a crackly phone line (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) honking traffic
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) an email (c) a bar chart (d) a map
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) too many emojis (c) one idea per line (d) adding date and time
- 40.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
Answer key
- clapping with joy
- a clear note
- happy
- False
- saying “Well done!”
- a clear note
- an emotional barrier
- a text message
- False
- verbal
- clenched fists
- talking on the phone
- a physical barrier
- the person who speaks
- Kabir
- True
- a clear note
- no greeting at all
- feeling too shy to talk
- a pat on the back
- a closed door between
- the writer of a note
- False
- talking across a field
- a language barrier
- poor writing habit
- answering aloud in class
- sharing ideas
- reading aloud
- words and body match
- move to a quiet place
- a phone call
- False
- a crackly phone line
- a physical barrier
- False
- feeling too shy to talk
- an email
- too many emojis
- spoken (verbal)
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