Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 337 · 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: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the message. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the person who speaks (d) the news you tell
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a note in the diary (c) a no-entry symbol (d) an email
5. 5.📡 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
6. 6.True or false: “talking across a field” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) chatting with a friend (c) a picture timetable (d) answering aloud in class
8. 8.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
9. 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
10. 10.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) reading it once more (c) slang to elders (d) writing in ALL CAPS
11. 11.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the message
12. 12.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the reply sent back (c) a text message (d) a handwritten letter
14. 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
15. 15.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
16. 16.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
17. 17.True or false: “a frown” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) asking the way aloud (c) a birthday card message (d) telling a story aloud
19. 19.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a frown (b) a smile (c) a birthday card message (d) talking on the phone
20. 20.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a letter to Nani (c) a wave goodbye (d) a birthday card message
22. 22.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it saves time (b) it is too quiet (c) it looks neat (d) it feels like shouting
23. 23.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) feeling very nervous (d) local words they lack
24. 24.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) neat handwriting (c) adding date and time (d) saying who it is from
26. 26.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a crackly phone line (c) a weak network (d) an unknown language
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) her feelings (d) a rude tone
31. 31.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
32. 32.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a notice on the board (c) talking on the phone (d) a map
33. 33.📡 Which part of communication is the reply sent back? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) hard technical words (c) being very angry (d) short forms like “IDK”
36. 36.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) tear it up (c) add ten emojis (d) read it once more
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a notice on the board (c) a text message (d) a letter to Nani
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True

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