Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 190 · 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 spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a map (b) a smile (c) asking the way aloud (d) nodding your head
2. 2.True or false: “an email” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) a handwritten letter (c) the one who reads it (d) an answer to the sender
4. 4.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) nobody replied (c) the sender talked most (d) the receiver understood
5. 5.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) harder words (c) short sentences (d) no full stops
6. 6.True or false: “a shrug” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a speech in assembly (c) a picture timetable (d) a map
8. 8.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a distraction (c) a language barrier (d) a closed door
9. 9.True or false: “upset after a fight” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
11. 11.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
12. 12.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
13. 13.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “local words they lack” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
16. 16.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the information sent (b) the caller who rings (c) the news you tell (d) the words of the note
18. 18.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
20. 20.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
21. 21.True or false: in communication, “talking face to face” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) checking the spelling (c) messy, rushed writing (d) using polite words
23. 23.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) being very angry (d) not trusting the speaker
24. 24.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.True or false: “a shrug” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) visual communication (c) no communication (d) verbal communication
28. 28.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) who, what, when, where (c) a long story (d) only emojis
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
31. 31.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a notice board (b) the idea being shared (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the news you tell
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) Riya (c) Kabir (d) the postman
34. 34.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) reading it once more (c) no name at the end (d) messy, rushed writing
35. 35.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) verbal (c) visual (d) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a letter to Nani (c) telling a story aloud (d) a text message
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
39. 39.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) the place (b) a joke (c) an emoji (d) his feelings

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