Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 173 · 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 note in the diary (b) telling a story aloud (c) a letter to Nani (d) a birthday card message
2. 2.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) a handwritten letter (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) a phone call
3. 3.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
4. 4.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the one who reads it (b) the audience at a show (c) the friend who gets it (d) the idea being shared
5. 5.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang to elders (b) no greeting at all (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) adding date and time
7. 7.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) local words they lack (c) not trusting the speaker (d) short forms like “IDK”
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) visual (c) verbal (d) non-verbal
16. 16.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a smile (c) chatting with a friend (d) answering aloud in class
18. 18.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) talking across a field (c) a crackly phone line (d) not trusting the speaker
20. 20.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a weak network (d) a rude tone
21. 21.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) who, what, when, where (d) a long story
22. 22.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) no name at the end (c) missing key details (d) writing in ALL CAPS
23. 23.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) tear it up (c) read it once more (d) add ten emojis
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
26. 26.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it saves time (c) it feels like shouting (d) it looks neat
27. 27.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a phone call (b) a handwritten letter (c) talking face to face (d) a nod meaning “got it”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) honking traffic (c) a weak network (d) feeling too shy to talk
32. 32.True or false: “honking traffic” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
34. 34.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a shrug (c) a letter to Nani (d) a speech in assembly
35. 35.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
36. 36.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) messy, rushed writing (c) no greeting at all (d) neat handwriting
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) being very angry (c) honking traffic (d) feeling too shy to talk
39. 39.True or false: “using polite words” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) an emoji (b) a joke (c) his feelings (d) the place

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