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 of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) telling a story aloud (c) a picture timetable (d) a letter to Nani
- 2.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
- 3.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a thumbs-up (c) chatting with a friend (d) telling a story aloud
- 4.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
- 7.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 8.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 10.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or think of an idea? (a) send it by a channel (b) think of an idea
- 11.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
- 13.True or false: “hard technical words” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) fear of being laughed at (c) a loud drill outside (d) upset after a fight
- 15.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 16.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
- 18.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 19.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) too much slang (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a crackly phone line (d) a closed door between
- 20.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 21.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the receiver understood (b) nobody replied (c) the sender talked most (d) big words were used
- 22.True or false: “talking on the phone” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
- 24.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 25.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) shout louder (c) move to a quiet place (d) cover your ears
- 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 27.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a handwritten letter (c) the friend who gets it (d) whoever starts the talk
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the person who speaks (d) the idea being shared
- 29.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the sender (c) a barrier (d) the channel
- 30.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the receiver
- 31.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a birthday card message (c) chatting with a friend (d) a no-entry symbol
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) chatting with a friend (c) answering aloud in class (d) a bar chart
- 33.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) saying who it is from (c) too many emojis (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 34.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the person who listens (b) the audience at a show (c) a phone call (d) the person who speaks
- 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
- 36.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the news you tell (c) the information sent (d) the person who listens
- 38.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the channel
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) not trusting the speaker (c) being very angry (d) fear of being laughed at
- 40.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a traffic light (b) a smile (c) a bar chart (d) a text message
Answer key
- telling a story aloud
- think of an idea
- a thumbs-up
- False
- False
- a big, bright smile
- True
- False
- spoken (verbal)
- think of an idea
- True
- clapping with joy
- True
- a loud drill outside
- the feedback
- True
- saying “thank you”
- non-verbal
- feeling too shy to talk
- a language barrier
- the receiver understood
- False
- reading aloud
- True
- move to a quiet place
- non-verbal
- a handwritten letter
- the person who speaks
- feedback
- the message
- a no-entry symbol
- a bar chart
- saying who it is from
- a phone call
- nervous
- False
- the person who listens
- the sender
- hard technical words
- a text message
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