Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 240 · 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.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “telling a story aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) a loud drill outside (c) feeling very nervous (d) a closed door between
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the news you tell (d) the writer of a note
10. 10.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a closed door (c) a language barrier (d) a distraction
11. 11.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
12. 12.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the sender
13. 13.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a notice on the board (c) a thumbs-up (d) asking the way aloud
15. 15.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
16. 16.True or false: in communication, “talking face to face” is the message. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) nobody can read it (b) you can read it again (c) it is always faster (d) it has no words
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
22. 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is a note in the diary? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
24. 24.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the caller who rings (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the one who reads it (d) the idea being shared
28. 28.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) upset after a fight (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) honking traffic
29. 29.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a text message (b) the person who speaks (c) the person who listens (d) the idea being shared
30. 30.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) a barrier
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) being very angry (c) a crackly phone line (d) an unknown language
35. 35.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
36. 36.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the information sent (b) a handwritten letter (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the idea being shared
37. 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
38. 38.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest

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