Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 201 · 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 the sender? (a) a text message (b) the person who listens (c) the one who reads it (d) the person who speaks
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
8. 8.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) crossing your arms (c) a note in the diary (d) a speech in assembly
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a thumbs-up (c) crossing your arms (d) a bar chart
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) nobody can read it (c) you can read it again (d) it is always faster
13. 13.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
16. 16.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) add ten emojis (b) send it at once (c) tear it up (d) read it once more
17. 17.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) messy, rushed writing (c) checking the spelling (d) one very long sentence
18. 18.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) a weak network (c) fear of being laughed at (d) hard technical words
21. 21.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a text message (b) the writer of a note (c) the news you tell (d) a phone call
22. 22.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) talking on the phone (c) a speech in assembly (d) a notice on the board
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the friend who gets it (c) an answer to the sender (d) a thumbs-up in return
24. 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
25. 25.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: slang to elders? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the reply sent back (b) talking face to face (c) the words of the note (d) the information sent
27. 27.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the message
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a weak network (b) upset after a fight (c) honking traffic (d) talking across a field
30. 30.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the information sent (c) the one who reads it (d) a notice board
33. 33.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) verbal (d) visual
34. 34.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) hard technical words (c) local words they lack (d) talking across a field
35. 35.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a map (d) a birthday card message
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a picture timetable (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a notice on the board
37. 37.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) a long story (b) only emojis (c) no names (d) who, what, when, where
38. 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
39. 39.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) harder words (b) no full stops (c) more capital letters (d) short sentences
40. 40.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the caller who rings (c) the friend who gets it (d) the information sent

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