Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 18 · 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.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
2. 2.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a closed door (c) a language barrier (d) a distraction
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “talking across a field” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a smile (c) a picture timetable (d) telling a story aloud
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) short, clear sentences (d) using polite words
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a shrug (c) a letter to Nani (d) a frown
9. 9.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
13. 13.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) too many emojis (c) no name at the end (d) adding date and time
14. 14.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) checking the spelling (c) slang to elders (d) no greeting at all
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
19. 19.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
21. 21.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) talk very fast (b) use short forms (c) use hard words (d) use simple words
22. 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big words for a toddler (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) hard technical words (d) an unknown language
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) chatting with a friend (c) asking the way aloud (d) telling a story aloud
28. 28.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) the postman (c) Kabir (d) Riya
29. 29.True or false: “one idea per line” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a wave goodbye (c) a birthday card message (d) a text message
33. 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
34. 34.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the receiver
35. 35.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the idea being shared (c) the caller who rings (d) whoever starts the talk
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) a loud drill outside (c) local words they lack (d) feeling very nervous
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) hard technical words (c) an unknown language (d) a weak network
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a thumbs-up (c) crossing your arms (d) an email

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