Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 256 · 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 usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up in return
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the message. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) big words for a toddler (c) too much slang (d) not trusting the speaker
6. 6.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) give up talking (c) cover your ears (d) shout louder
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) messy, rushed writing (c) one very long sentence (d) no name at the end
8. 8.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) slang to elders (c) no greeting at all (d) writing in ALL CAPS
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a bar chart (b) telling a story aloud (c) a text message (d) a wave goodbye
10. 10.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) visual (d) written
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) walk off forever (c) argue louder (d) calm down first
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
15. 15.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
16. 16.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “a diagram of a plant” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) too much slang (c) talking across a field (d) a closed door between
21. 21.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
23. 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a notice on the board (c) talking on the phone (d) telling a story aloud
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who speaks (d) a nod meaning “got it”
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) messy, rushed writing (d) missing key details
28. 28.True or false: “a frown” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
32. 32.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a map (b) nodding your head (c) talking on the phone (d) a letter to Nani
34. 34.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) shouting in class (b) asking a stranger (c) a quiet word after class (d) saying nothing ever
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
37. 37.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) read it once more (c) add ten emojis (d) tear it up
38. 38.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the idea being shared (b) a phone call (c) the writer of a note (d) the one who reads it
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) hard technical words (c) a closed door between (d) an unknown language
40. 40.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False

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