Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 308 · 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 is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) saying who it is from (d) messy, rushed writing
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) local words they lack (c) big words for a toddler (d) talking across a field
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) short, clear sentences (c) neat handwriting (d) one idea per line
4. 4.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) visual (c) verbal (d) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the words of the note (b) talking face to face (c) the person who speaks (d) the reply sent back
7. 7.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a text message (b) the writer of a note (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) a notice board
8. 8.True or false: “a note in the diary” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) neat handwriting (b) reading it once more (c) short, clear sentences (d) no greeting at all
12. 12.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the words of the note (d) a thumbs-up in return
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) a loud drill outside (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) talking across a field
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
17. 17.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the audience at a show (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the information sent (d) a handwritten letter
18. 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
19. 19.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the message. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) one idea per line (c) messy, rushed writing (d) using polite words
25. 25.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) a thumbs-up (c) a text message (d) a birthday card message
28. 28.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
29. 29.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a speech in assembly (c) a letter to Nani (d) a frown
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) too much slang (c) honking traffic (d) a loud drill outside
31. 31.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) too much slang (c) hard technical words (d) a loud drill outside
40. 40.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the idea being shared (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the caller who rings (d) a thumbs-up in return

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