Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 161 · 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 of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) no greeting at all (c) slang to elders (d) checking the spelling
2. 2.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the writer of a note (b) the audience at a show (c) a text message (d) the news you tell
3. 3.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
4. 4.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) stop (b) turn left (c) hurry up (d) go
5. 5.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the caller who rings (c) the one who reads it (d) a notice board
6. 6.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) a notice board (c) a text message (d) a phone call
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) an unknown language (c) a loud drill outside (d) not trusting the speaker
11. 11.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) chatting with a friend (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a text message
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
14. 14.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
15. 15.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) the card (c) Kabir (d) Riya
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) upset after a fight (c) big words for a toddler (d) feeling very nervous
20. 20.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a weak network (c) a language barrier (d) a distraction
22. 22.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a phone call (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a handwritten letter (d) the person who speaks
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a birthday card message (c) a smile (d) a traffic light
26. 26.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) nobody can read it (c) it is always faster (d) it has no words
27. 27.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
28. 28.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
31. 31.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) reading it once more (c) using polite words (d) adding date and time
32. 32.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) argue louder (c) send long texts (d) calm down first
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) a loud drill outside (c) a crackly phone line (d) honking traffic
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
36. 36.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Practice changed!!!” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
38. 38.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) nobody replied (c) the sender talked most (d) the receiver understood

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