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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the audience at a show (b) the friend who gets it (c) the words of the note (d) the one who reads it
- 2.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) reading it once more (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) slang to elders
- 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
- 4.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 5.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) reaching home (b) Dadi (c) the phone call (d) Papa
- 6.True or false: “short, clear sentences” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 8.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 9.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) visual communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) verbal communication
- 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
- 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
- 12.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) neat handwriting (d) using polite words
- 13.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the friend who gets it (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the audience at a show (d) the words of the note
- 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
- 16.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) reading it once more (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
- 19.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the caller who rings (b) the news you tell (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the reply sent back
- 20.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) a weak network (c) hard words (d) a rude tone
- 21.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 22.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) cover your ears (c) give up talking (d) move to a quiet place
- 23.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) a long story (c) only emojis (d) who, what, when, where
- 24.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) missing key details (c) short, clear sentences (d) no greeting at all
- 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
- 26.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 27.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 28.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 29.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 30.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a notice board (c) a handwritten letter (d) an answer to the sender
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
- 33.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 34.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the person who listens (d) the information sent
- 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) hard technical words (c) talking across a field (d) too much slang
- 37.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 38.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
Answer key
- the words of the note
- reading it once more
- reading aloud
- True
- the phone call
- True
- an emotional barrier
- spoken (verbal)
- verbal communication
- slumped, half-shut eyes
- False
- writing in ALL CAPS
- whoever starts the talk
- words and body match
- False
- False
- False
- missing key details
- the news you tell
- a weak network
- True
- move to a quiet place
- who, what, when, where
- short, clear sentences
- whispering a secret
- a clear note
- a clear note
- the receiver
- clear writing habit
- non-verbal
- an answer to the sender
- saying “Well done!”
- non-verbal
- the information sent
- nervous
- talking across a field
- False
- False
- clear writing habit
- angry
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