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 non-verbal communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) telling a story aloud (c) answering aloud in class (d) a traffic light
- 2.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 3.True or false: “no name at the end” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 4.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 5.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
- 8.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a shrug (b) a frown (c) chatting with a friend (d) a birthday card message
- 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 10.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 11.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 12.True or false: “a notice on the board” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
- 13.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the writer of a note (c) the idea being shared (d) the news you tell
- 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
- 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
- 17.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) short, clear sentences (c) one very long sentence (d) slang to elders
- 18.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 19.True or false: “an unknown language” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the reply sent back (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the idea being shared
- 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) no name at the end (c) no greeting at all (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) answering aloud in class (c) chatting with a friend (d) talking on the phone
- 25.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the reply sent back (b) the one who reads it (c) the caller who rings (d) the words of the note
- 26.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) adding date and time (c) too many emojis (d) one very long sentence
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) chatting with a friend (c) a notice on the board (d) a speech in assembly
- 28.True or false: “a closed door between” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 30.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 32.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) ask what it means (b) nod and pretend (c) walk away (d) laugh at the word
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) one very long sentence (c) one idea per line (d) saying who it is from
- 34.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) add ten emojis (c) read it once more (d) tear it up
- 35.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 36.🎭 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
- 37.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) the information sent (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the one who reads it
- 38.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a traffic light (b) a speech in assembly (c) talking on the phone (d) a birthday card message
- 39.💡 What is communication? (a) keeping secrets (b) sharing ideas (c) only writing essays (d) only talking loudly
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) a crackly phone line (c) not trusting the speaker (d) upset after a fight
Answer key
- crossing your arms
- poor writing habit
- True
- clear writing habit
- False
- a high five
- a warm namaste
- chatting with a friend
- non-verbal
- non-verbal
- an emotional barrier
- False
- False
- the writer of a note
- happy
- False
- short, clear sentences
- a clear note
- False
- a language barrier
- the idea being shared
- hands on hips
- checking the spelling
- nodding your head
- the words of the note
- adding date and time
- a notice on the board
- False
- non-verbal
- an unclear note
- poor writing habit
- ask what it means
- one very long sentence
- read it once more
- True
- words and body differ
- the person who speaks
- a birthday card message
- sharing ideas
- a crackly phone line
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