Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 154 · 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.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a language barrier (c) a closed door (d) a distraction
2. 2.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) one very long sentence (c) no name at the end (d) checking the spelling
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a note in the diary? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a speech in assembly (c) a thumbs-up (d) a wave goodbye
5. 5.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
6. 6.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
10. 10.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the message
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) a long story (c) no names (d) who, what, when, where
15. 15.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a rude tone (d) a weak network
16. 16.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the sender
17. 17.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) give up talking (c) move to a quiet place (d) cover your ears
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
20. 20.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) nobody can read it (b) it has no words (c) it is always faster (d) you can read it again
21. 21.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a traffic light (b) telling a story aloud (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a diagram of a plant
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) talk very fast (b) use hard words (c) use short forms (d) use simple words
27. 27.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) ask what it means (c) nod and pretend (d) laugh at the word
29. 29.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
30. 30.True or false: “crossing your arms” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “a map” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a text message (c) a wave goodbye (d) asking the way aloud
35. 35.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a notice on the board (c) crossing your arms (d) an email
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) chatting with a friend (d) a birthday card message
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored

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