Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 299 · 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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
2. 2.True or false: “missing key details” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) hard technical words (d) a loud drill outside
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a smile (b) a traffic light (c) answering aloud in class (d) a text message
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
9. 9.📝 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the message. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) saying who it is from (c) no greeting at all (d) reading it once more
15. 15.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) talk very fast (c) use hard words (d) use short forms
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) honking traffic (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) fear of being laughed at
17. 17.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the reply sent back (b) a phone call (c) the information sent (d) whoever starts the talk
18. 18.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the channel
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
22. 22.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the receiver (d) the channel
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) talking across a field (c) too much slang (d) upset after a fight
26. 26.🔍 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a map (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “crossing your arms” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) the friend who gets it (c) talking face to face (d) a phone call
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) the audience at a show (c) the person who listens (d) the person who speaks
34. 34.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) asking the way aloud (c) telling a story aloud (d) a thumbs-up
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a diagram of a plant (c) a picture timetable (d) a bar chart
36. 36.True or false: “an email” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the message
38. 38.True or false: “short, clear sentences” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) Diya (c) Meera (d) the fridge
40. 40.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal

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