Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 341 · 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: “short, clear sentences” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) an answer to the sender (d) the person who listens
4. 4.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a map (c) answering aloud in class (d) a diagram of a plant
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) a frown (c) a traffic light (d) a no-entry symbol
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the friend who gets it (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
9. 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
10. 10.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a phone call (c) a text message (d) the idea being shared
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a notice on the board (d) a note in the diary
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) talking on the phone (c) asking the way aloud (d) chatting with a friend
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) asking the way aloud (c) a birthday card message (d) an email
15. 15.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) nod and pretend (b) laugh at the word (c) walk away (d) ask what it means
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) stop (b) turn left (c) go (d) hurry up
18. 18.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
19. 19.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Oi” (b) “Yo” (c) “Please” (d) “Gimme”
20. 20.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
21. 21.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) a loud drill outside (c) upset after a fight (d) hard technical words
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) telling a story aloud (c) a letter to Nani (d) a frown
24. 24.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
25. 25.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) neat handwriting (c) short, clear sentences (d) one very long sentence
26. 26.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) a weak network (c) local words they lack (d) a closed door between
28. 28.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) Diya (c) the fridge (d) Meera
29. 29.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) reading it once more (c) too many emojis (d) one very long sentence
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
31. 31.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “a text message” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) harder words (c) more capital letters (d) no full stops
34. 34.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
35. 35.True or false: “telling a story aloud” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📝 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
38. 38.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it has no words (c) it is always faster (d) nobody can read it
39. 39.True or false: “nodding your head” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False

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