Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 315 · 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) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the person who speaks (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the caller who rings
2. 2.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Kabir (b) the postman (c) the card (d) Riya
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) messy, rushed writing (c) saying who it is from (d) one idea per line
4. 4.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) an answer to the sender (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the audience at a show
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the information sent (b) a notice board (c) the friend who gets it (d) the idea being shared
10. 10.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
11. 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or send it by a channel? (a) put it into words (b) send it by a channel
12. 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
13. 13.True or false: “nodding your head” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “honking traffic” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) telling a story aloud (c) a birthday card message (d) nodding your head
17. 17.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📡 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
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) an emoji (b) a joke (c) the place (d) his feelings
22. 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) talking across a field (c) honking traffic (d) a crackly phone line
24. 24.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) one idea per line (c) one very long sentence (d) short, clear sentences
25. 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
26. 26.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it is never needed (c) it adds noise (d) it shows they understood
27. 27.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) asking a stranger (b) shouting in class (c) saying nothing ever (d) a quiet word after class
28. 28.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) read it once more (b) add ten emojis (c) tear it up (d) send it at once
29. 29.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver gets it? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver gets it
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “being very angry” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
34. 34.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) checking the spelling (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) too many emojis
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) slang to elders (c) too many emojis (d) saying who it is from
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
37. 37.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Mum (c) Diya (d) Meera
38. 38.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it is always faster (c) it has no words (d) nobody can read it
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier

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