Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 302 · 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.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) one idea per line (c) no greeting at all (d) neat handwriting
4. 4.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
6. 6.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) no communication (c) written communication (d) visual communication
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a closed door between (d) talking across a field
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the caller who rings (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the writer of a note
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
12. 12.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
13. 13.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the channel (c) a barrier (d) the sender
16. 16.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the idea being shared (d) the friend who gets it
18. 18.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) read it once more (c) add ten emojis (d) tear it up
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) answering aloud in class (c) chatting with a friend (d) crossing your arms
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) too much slang (c) an unknown language (d) short forms like “IDK”
24. 24.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
25. 25.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a phone call (c) a text message (d) the idea being shared
27. 27.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
28. 28.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) an email (c) a smile (d) a wave goodbye
29. 29.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “messy, rushed writing” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
32. 32.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) verbal (d) written
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) crossing your arms (c) a traffic light (d) a shrug
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: in communication, “the information sent” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the channel
37. 37.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) too many emojis (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) one very long sentence
38. 38.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the caller who rings (b) a notice board (c) the audience at a show (d) the news you tell
39. 39.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the channel (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the sender
40. 40.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the person who speaks (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a handwritten letter (d) a thumbs-up in return

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