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.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) big words were used (c) the receiver understood (d) nobody replied
- 2.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the channel
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the one who reads it (c) a text message (d) talking face to face
- 4.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) fear of being laughed at (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
- 5.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
- 7.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
- 8.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) a weak network (c) hard technical words (d) too much slang
- 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) not trusting the speaker (d) an unknown language
- 11.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) checking the spelling (c) messy, rushed writing (d) one very long sentence
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a wave goodbye (c) a smile (d) a speech in assembly
- 13.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) messy, rushed writing (c) no name at the end (d) one very long sentence
- 14.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) you can read it again (c) it has no words (d) nobody can read it
- 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) the audience at a show (c) the friend who gets it (d) a handwritten letter
- 17.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the channel
- 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) one idea per line (c) checking the spelling (d) one very long sentence
- 19.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) her feelings (c) a rude tone (d) a weak network
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a notice on the board (c) a picture timetable (d) an email
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the information sent (d) the news you tell
- 22.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) one idea per line (c) saying who it is from (d) no greeting at all
- 23.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) an email (b) a thumbs-up (c) telling a story aloud (d) a wave goodbye
- 24.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) stop (c) hurry up (d) turn left
- 26.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a weak network (b) an unknown language (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a closed door between
- 27.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the friend who gets it (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) a text message (d) whoever starts the talk
- 28.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 29.True or false: “a weak network” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) a nod meaning “got it”
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a text message (c) an email (d) telling a story aloud
- 32.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the channel (b) the message (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 33.True or false: “talking across a field” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 34.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
- 36.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the sender (b) a barrier (c) feedback (d) the channel
- 37.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a smile (b) a traffic light (c) a notice on the board (d) nodding your head
- 38.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a text message (c) a smile (d) answering aloud in class
- 39.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it looks neat (c) it saves time (d) it is too quiet
- 40.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- the receiver understood
- the channel
- the one who reads it
- fear of being laughed at
- True
- nervous
- think of an idea
- a weak network
- hands on hips
- an unknown language
- checking the spelling
- a speech in assembly
- short, clear sentences
- you can read it again
- verbal
- a handwritten letter
- the message
- one very long sentence
- a weak network
- a picture timetable
- a thumbs-up in return
- no greeting at all
- telling a story aloud
- True
- stop
- an unknown language
- whoever starts the talk
- a language barrier
- False
- a phone call
- telling a story aloud
- the sender
- True
- poor writing habit
- bored
- feedback
- a notice on the board
- a text message
- it feels like shouting
- False
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