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.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 2.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the caller who rings (b) the information sent (c) the one who reads it (d) a text message
- 3.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 5.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) her feelings (d) a rude tone
- 6.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it looks neat (b) it feels like shouting (c) it saves time (d) it is too quiet
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) too many emojis (d) neat handwriting
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) being very angry (c) feeling very nervous (d) hard technical words
- 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
- 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a map (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a diagram of a plant
- 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver gets it? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver gets it
- 13.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
- 15.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) no communication
- 16.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) checking the spelling (c) one very long sentence (d) slang to elders
- 17.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) who, what, when, where (c) only emojis (d) a long story
- 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 19.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
- 21.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a notice board (d) the person who speaks
- 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
- 24.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a frown (c) a traffic light (d) a birthday card message
- 26.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the idea being shared (d) a text message
- 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
- 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 30.🥱 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
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a smile (b) a frown (c) a picture timetable (d) nodding your head
- 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 33.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) argue louder (c) calm down first (d) walk off forever
- 34.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) visual (d) written
- 35.True or false: “no name at the end” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 36.True or false: “missing key details” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) feeling very nervous (c) local words they lack (d) fear of being laughed at
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a letter to Nani (c) a frown (d) a wave goodbye
- 39.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) turn left (c) stop (d) go
- 40.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
Answer key
- visual
- a text message
- the channel
- words and body differ
- a weak network
- it feels like shouting
- neat handwriting
- hard technical words
- a thumbs-up
- verbal
- an email
- think of an idea
- False
- angry
- verbal communication
- checking the spelling
- who, what, when, where
- non-verbal
- send it by a channel
- biting nails
- True
- a notice board
- True
- False
- a birthday card message
- True
- a text message
- not much interest
- words and body match
- bored or sleepy
- a picture timetable
- False
- calm down first
- visual
- True
- False
- local words they lack
- a letter to Nani
- stop
- a physical barrier
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