Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) missing key details (c) neat handwriting (d) checking the spelling
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
- 3.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) a weak network (c) feeling very nervous (d) big words for a toddler
- 4.True or false: in communication, “the information sent” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a traffic light (b) a frown (c) a notice on the board (d) a note in the diary
- 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
- 7.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it shows they understood (c) it adds noise (d) it makes talks longer
- 8.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
- 9.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 10.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Practice changed!!!” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) fear of being laughed at (c) being very angry (d) upset after a fight
- 13.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) checking the spelling (c) one idea per line (d) slang to elders
- 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the news you tell (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the idea being shared
- 18.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 19.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 20.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 21.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the receiver
- 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 23.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 24.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 25.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) feedback (c) the sender (d) a barrier
- 29.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 30.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) reading it once more (c) one very long sentence (d) short, clear sentences
- 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) a loud drill outside (c) upset after a fight (d) a closed door between
- 33.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) missing key details (c) no greeting at all (d) reading it once more
- 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 35.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 36.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) move to a quiet place (c) cover your ears (d) shout louder
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) an answer to the sender (c) the reply sent back (d) a nod meaning “got it”
- 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
- 40.True or false: “an email” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- missing key details
- hands on hips
- feeling very nervous
- False
- a traffic light
- a big, bright smile
- it shows they understood
- non-verbal
- False
- an unclear note
- True
- talking across a field
- slang to elders
- non-verbal
- True
- a warm hug
- a nod meaning “got it”
- True
- poor writing habit
- False
- the message
- send it by a channel
- clear writing habit
- True
- True
- False
- False
- feedback
- True
- one very long sentence
- visual
- upset after a fight
- reading it once more
- non-verbal
- a clear note
- move to a quiet place
- whoever starts the talk
- angry
- reading aloud
- True
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