Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 225 · 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 a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) fear of being laughed at (c) being very angry (d) a loud drill outside
2. 2.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) local words they lack (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a loud drill outside
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a weak network (b) an unknown language (c) too much slang (d) short forms like “IDK”
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
7. 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
8. 8.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a picture timetable (c) chatting with a friend (d) asking the way aloud
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a thumbs-up (c) crossing your arms (d) a smile
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.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
17. 17.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a smile (b) a birthday card message (c) nodding your head (d) a speech in assembly
18. 18.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
19. 19.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the audience at a show (b) the idea being shared (c) an answer to the sender (d) a phone call
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.📡 Which part of communication is the idea being shared? (a) the receiver (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the feedback
23. 23.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the feedback
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
25. 25.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) cover your ears (c) shout louder (d) give up talking
26. 26.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) one idea per line (c) using polite words (d) neat handwriting
28. 28.True or false: “a closed door between” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
31. 31.📝 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
32. 32.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) a quiet word after class (c) asking a stranger (d) shouting in class
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a map” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) short, clear sentences (c) one very long sentence (d) too many emojis
39. 39.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
40. 40.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the news you tell (b) the writer of a note (c) talking face to face (d) the person who speaks

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