Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 275 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) a map (c) a picture timetable (d) a bar chart
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) one very long sentence (c) no name at the end (d) writing in ALL CAPS
7. 7.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the information sent (b) an answer to the sender (c) the one who reads it (d) the caller who rings
9. 9.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the caller who rings
13. 13.True or false: “a map” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔊 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
16. 16.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: “slang to elders” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a bar chart (b) chatting with a friend (c) a smile (d) a diagram of a plant
19. 19.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
20. 20.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) Riya (c) Kabir (d) the card
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
23. 23.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver replies? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver replies
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) neat handwriting (c) reading it once more (d) short, clear sentences
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big words for a toddler (b) feeling very nervous (c) fear of being laughed at (d) being very angry
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
28. 28.True or false: “hard technical words” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
30. 30.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) visual communication (b) no communication (c) verbal communication (d) written communication
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a frown (c) a thumbs-up (d) a bar chart
32. 32.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
35. 35.💡 What is communication? (a) only writing essays (b) keeping secrets (c) sharing ideas (d) only talking loudly
36. 36.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
38. 38.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver gets it (b) send it by a channel
40. 40.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) written (d) visual

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