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.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 2.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) nobody can read it (c) it has no words (d) you can read it again
- 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
- 4.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 5.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 6.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 7.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 8.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a distraction (c) a closed door (d) a language barrier
- 9.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who listens (b) the caller who rings (c) the information sent (d) the idea being shared
- 10.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) being very angry (c) local words they lack (d) a crackly phone line
- 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 12.📡 Which part of communication is the one who reads it? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the message
- 13.True or false: “a weak network” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 15.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 17.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
- 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 19.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) an answer to the sender (c) the information sent (d) the words of the note
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
- 22.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) move to a quiet place (c) shout louder (d) cover your ears
- 23.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a smile (c) telling a story aloud (d) a frown
- 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
- 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
- 27.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 28.💡 What is communication? (a) sharing ideas (b) keeping secrets (c) only talking loudly (d) only writing essays
- 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) not trusting the speaker (c) big words for a toddler (d) local words they lack
- 31.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) not trusting the speaker (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) an unknown language
- 32.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 37.True or false: “slang to elders” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a letter to Nani (c) a note in the diary (d) a notice on the board
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) one idea per line (c) one very long sentence (d) checking the spelling
Answer key
- False
- you can read it again
- a warm namaste
- False
- the message
- poor writing habit
- poor writing habit
- a distraction
- the caller who rings
- a crackly phone line
- the receiver gets it
- the receiver
- False
- an emotional barrier
- True
- spoken (verbal)
- visual
- a physical barrier
- clear writing habit
- an answer to the sender
- whispering a secret
- move to a quiet place
- a clear note
- telling a story aloud
- telling a joke
- False
- clear writing habit
- sharing ideas
- yawning again and again
- not trusting the speaker
- an unknown language
- True
- False
- words and body match
- verbal
- an emotional barrier
- False
- non-verbal
- talking on the phone
- one very long sentence
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