Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 210 · 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 barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) go (c) turn left (d) stop
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
8. 8.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) using polite words (c) slang to elders (d) no greeting at all
9. 9.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
11. 11.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a weak network (c) a closed door (d) a language barrier
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the news you tell (c) the words of the note (d) the idea being shared
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a bar chart (c) a picture timetable (d) answering aloud in class
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a crackly phone line (c) too much slang (d) a closed door between
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
19. 19.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
20. 20.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) no greeting at all (c) slang to elders (d) writing in ALL CAPS
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) the person who speaks (c) the words of the note (d) whoever starts the talk
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
24. 24.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) a text message (c) the person who listens (d) whoever starts the talk
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
30. 30.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) a phone call (c) the words of the note (d) a nod meaning “got it”
31. 31.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the one who reads it (b) the caller who rings (c) the person who speaks (d) the idea being shared
35. 35.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a wave goodbye (c) a birthday card message (d) a note in the diary
36. 36.True or false: “crossing your arms” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) too many emojis (c) no name at the end (d) no greeting at all
40. 40.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note

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