Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 149 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) talking on the phone (c) answering aloud in class (d) telling a story aloud
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “missing key details” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) feedback (d) a barrier
6. 6.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per line (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) short, clear sentences (d) reading it once more
8. 8.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) neat handwriting (d) missing key details
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a picture timetable (c) a thumbs-up (d) a text message
10. 10.True or false: “a smile” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) answering aloud in class (c) a traffic light (d) a picture timetable
13. 13.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) adding date and time (c) missing key details (d) neat handwriting
14. 14.True or false: “a smile” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a diagram of a plant (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a map
17. 17.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) harder words (c) no full stops (d) more capital letters
18. 18.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
19. 19.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) checking the spelling (c) slang to elders (d) using polite words
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a text message (c) a phone call (d) the reply sent back
21. 21.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
23. 23.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Meera (c) Diya (d) Mum
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) talking across a field (c) not trusting the speaker (d) feeling very nervous
25. 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
26. 26.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or the receiver replies? (a) put it into words (b) the receiver replies
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) messy, rushed writing (d) short, clear sentences
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
29. 29.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a distraction (c) a language barrier (d) a closed door
30. 30.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) verbal
31. 31.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
33. 33.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) talk very fast (c) use hard words (d) use short forms
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) no greeting at all (d) reading it once more
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) an unknown language (c) not trusting the speaker (d) a loud drill outside
38. 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
39. 39.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the sender. (a) True (b) False

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