Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 270 · 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 poor writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) using polite words (c) checking the spelling (d) one idea per line
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
4. 4.True or false: “a map” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a text message (c) the audience at a show (d) a phone call
6. 6.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) messy, rushed writing (c) using polite words (d) writing in ALL CAPS
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the channel (c) feedback (d) the sender
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
11. 11.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) give up talking (c) move to a quiet place (d) cover your ears
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) telling a story aloud (c) a smile (d) a frown
13. 13.💡 What is communication? (a) keeping secrets (b) only writing essays (c) only talking loudly (d) sharing ideas
14. 14.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) not trusting the speaker (c) too much slang (d) a loud drill outside
15. 15.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) no name at the end (c) one idea per line (d) too many emojis
16. 16.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it looks neat (b) it feels like shouting (c) it saves time (d) it is too quiet
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) big words for a toddler (c) an unknown language (d) local words they lack
19. 19.True or false: “using polite words” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗂️ Which type of communication is a birthday card message? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
23. 23.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) upset after a fight (d) big words for a toddler
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a shrug (b) a traffic light (c) answering aloud in class (d) a wave goodbye
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
29. 29.True or false: “hard technical words” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
31. 31.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the friend who gets it (c) the words of the note (d) a phone call
32. 32.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a text message (b) telling a story aloud (c) a no-entry symbol (d) an email
33. 33.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the writer of a note (b) the person who listens (c) the words of the note (d) a text message
34. 34.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
35. 35.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) neat handwriting (b) adding date and time (c) no name at the end (d) using polite words
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) talking across a field (c) a crackly phone line (d) honking traffic
38. 38.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
40. 40.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False

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