Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 348 · 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.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) it is always faster (c) you can read it again (d) nobody can read it
2. 2.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) chatting with a friend (c) talking on the phone (d) a shrug
5. 5.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) being very angry (b) a crackly phone line (c) an unknown language (d) honking traffic
6. 6.📡 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
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) talking on the phone (c) a wave goodbye (d) a thumbs-up
9. 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
10. 10.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) nod and pretend (c) laugh at the word (d) ask what it means
12. 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
13. 13.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) adding date and time (c) using polite words (d) one idea per line
16. 16.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “being very angry” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the person who speaks (c) the caller who rings (d) an answer to the sender
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) the one who reads it (c) the person who speaks (d) the writer of a note
25. 25.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) argue louder (c) send long texts (d) calm down first
28. 28.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) short, clear sentences (c) no name at the end (d) reading it once more
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a phone call (b) a handwritten letter (c) the reply sent back (d) a notice board
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) messy, rushed writing (c) adding date and time (d) no greeting at all
33. 33.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) being very angry (c) too much slang (d) honking traffic
34. 34.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
36. 36.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver replies? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver replies
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📝 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

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