Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 200 · 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.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it shows they understood (c) it adds noise (d) it makes talks longer
2. 2.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) fear of being laughed at (c) honking traffic (d) a closed door between
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) no name at the end (c) slang to elders (d) one very long sentence
5. 5.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) short, clear sentences (c) slang to elders (d) one idea per line
7. 7.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a phone call (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who speaks (d) whoever starts the talk
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) the person who speaks (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the caller who rings
10. 10.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) using polite words (c) neat handwriting (d) one idea per line
11. 11.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) being very angry (c) not trusting the speaker (d) a closed door between
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a birthday card message (c) a thumbs-up (d) nodding your head
13. 13.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a traffic light (b) a thumbs-up (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a text message
14. 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) whoever starts the talk (c) talking face to face (d) a phone call
16. 16.True or false: “slang to elders” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
19. 19.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
20. 20.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per line (b) reading it once more (c) neat handwriting (d) missing key details
22. 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
23. 23.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: “a map” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
30. 30.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
31. 31.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a language barrier (b) a weak network (c) a closed door (d) a distraction
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the friend who gets it (c) the caller who rings (d) whoever starts the talk
33. 33.True or false: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) shouting in class (c) a quiet word after class (d) asking a stranger
35. 35.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) reading it once more (c) short, clear sentences (d) one idea per line
36. 36.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
38. 38.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
39. 39.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) reading it once more (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) adding date and time
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a phone call (b) the one who reads it (c) a notice board (d) a handwritten letter

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