Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 28 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) fear of being laughed at (c) not trusting the speaker (d) an unknown language
2. 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) an answer to the sender (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) a nod meaning “got it”
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) being very angry (c) not trusting the speaker (d) fear of being laughed at
5. 5.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) the place (b) an emoji (c) a joke (d) his feelings
6. 6.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
7. 7.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the reply sent back (c) the writer of a note (d) whoever starts the talk
11. 11.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a map (b) a picture timetable (c) nodding your head (d) a notice on the board
12. 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
13. 13.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) shouting in class (c) a quiet word after class (d) asking a stranger
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) the words of the note (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) a thumbs-up in return
15. 15.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) messy, rushed writing (c) no greeting at all (d) saying who it is from
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) reaching home (b) the phone call (c) Dadi (d) Papa
19. 19.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the channel (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the feedback
21. 21.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) nodding your head (c) a wave goodbye (d) talking on the phone
24. 24.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the audience at a show (c) the information sent (d) an answer to the sender
25. 25.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a notice board (b) the writer of a note (c) the caller who rings (d) a thumbs-up in return
26. 26.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) fear of being laughed at (c) a crackly phone line (d) short forms like “IDK”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) messy, rushed writing (c) too many emojis (d) neat handwriting
28. 28.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a smile (c) answering aloud in class (d) a notice on the board
29. 29.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) the postman (c) Kabir (d) the card
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) a loud drill outside (c) honking traffic (d) short forms like “IDK”
31. 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
32. 32.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) visual
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) a birthday card message (d) chatting with a friend
34. 34.True or false: “a frown” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the writer of a note (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the friend who gets it
36. 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
38. 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
39. 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
40. 40.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True

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