Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 34 · 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.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
2. 2.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
3. 3.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
6. 6.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) not trusting the speaker (c) fear of being laughed at (d) short forms like “IDK”
7. 7.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) hard technical words (c) feeling very nervous (d) being very angry
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the words of the note (c) an answer to the sender (d) the reply sent back
9. 9.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) too many emojis (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) neat handwriting
11. 11.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the receiver
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a smile (c) a note in the diary (d) a speech in assembly
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the sender (b) feedback (c) a barrier (d) the channel
19. 19.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) nobody replied (b) the receiver understood (c) big words were used (d) the sender talked most
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) Riya (c) Kabir (d) the card
22. 22.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) you can read it again (c) nobody can read it (d) it has no words
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it shows they understood (c) it makes talks longer (d) it adds noise
25. 25.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) nodding your head (d) a letter to Nani
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) who, what, when, where (c) no names (d) a long story
30. 30.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the receiver (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the feedback
31. 31.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a distraction (c) a weak network (d) a language barrier
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
33. 33.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
36. 36.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) checking the spelling (c) one very long sentence (d) one idea per line
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) a weak network (c) being very angry (d) fear of being laughed at
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) the friend who gets it (c) the writer of a note (d) the one who reads it
39. 39.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) a rude tone (b) a weak network (c) her feelings (d) hard words
40. 40.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) laugh at the word (b) ask what it means (c) walk away (d) nod and pretend

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