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 a physical barrier? (a) being very angry (b) talking across a field (c) local words they lack (d) big words for a toddler
- 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
- 3.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 4.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 6.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) upset after a fight (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
- 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
- 8.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 10.True or false: in communication, “the caller who rings” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 12.📡 Which part of communication is the information sent? (a) the receiver (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the feedback
- 13.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 14.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) verbal (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 15.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the receiver
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the idea being shared (d) the reply sent back
- 17.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 18.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a text message (d) the information sent
- 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the writer of a note (d) the person who listens
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) telling a story aloud (d) a wave goodbye
- 22.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the person who speaks (b) a text message (c) the audience at a show (d) the news you tell
- 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who gets it (b) the person who listens (c) the caller who rings (d) the one who reads it
- 25.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the receiver
- 26.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) checking the spelling (c) no name at the end (d) using polite words
- 27.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a traffic light (b) nodding your head (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a bar chart
- 29.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 30.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 31.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 32.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) move to a quiet place (c) cover your ears (d) give up talking
- 33.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use short forms
- 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
- 35.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 36.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) charts need no data (b) it looks longer (c) numbers are easy to see (d) it hides the data
- 37.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
- 40.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) the postman (c) the card (d) Kabir
Answer key
- talking across a field
- a pat on the back
- False
- False
- verbal
- upset after a fight
- a warm namaste
- True
- False
- True
- verbal
- the message
- the channel
- visual
- the feedback
- the reply sent back
- clear writing habit
- the information sent
- words and body differ
- the person who listens
- telling a story aloud
- the news you tell
- happy
- the caller who rings
- the receiver
- no name at the end
- non-verbal
- nodding your head
- False
- True
- False
- move to a quiet place
- use simple words
- happy
- clear writing habit
- numbers are easy to see
- feedback
- poor writing habit
- spoken (verbal)
- Kabir
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