Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 26 · 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: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using polite words (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) adding date and time (d) reading it once more
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the friend who gets it (c) the reply sent back (d) an answer to the sender
5. 5.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the receiver understood (b) big words were used (c) nobody replied (d) the sender talked most
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) messy, rushed writing (c) slang to elders (d) too many emojis
7. 7.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a distraction (c) a weak network (d) a language barrier
8. 8.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a phone call (b) the idea being shared (c) the caller who rings (d) the person who listens
10. 10.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
11. 11.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) not trusting the speaker (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) an unknown language
12. 12.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) harder words (c) short sentences (d) no full stops
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang to elders (b) one idea per line (c) messy, rushed writing (d) too many emojis
15. 15.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the channel
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) answering aloud in class (c) talking on the phone (d) a note in the diary
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) big words for a toddler (c) feeling very nervous (d) an unknown language
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is a birthday card message? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) a barrier (d) feedback
26. 26.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) honking traffic (c) not trusting the speaker (d) a loud drill outside
27. 27.True or false: in communication, “whoever starts the talk” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “too much slang” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) answering aloud in class (c) talking on the phone (d) chatting with a friend
31. 31.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) checking the spelling (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) using polite words
32. 32.True or false: “a map” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.😡 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
34. 34.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a picture timetable (c) crossing your arms (d) a birthday card message
35. 35.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) talk very fast (c) use hard words (d) use short forms
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the information sent (b) the person who listens (c) the one who reads it (d) the friend who gets it
39. 39.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) visual (c) verbal (d) non-verbal

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