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 birthday card message? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) not trusting the speaker (c) too much slang (d) local words they lack
- 3.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 4.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) visual communication
- 5.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 6.📡 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
- 7.True or false: “a shrug” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 8.📡 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
- 9.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
- 11.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a no-entry symbol (c) nodding your head (d) an email
- 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 14.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a traffic light (c) crossing your arms (d) nodding your head
- 15.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) being very angry (c) an unknown language (d) hard technical words
- 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang to elders (b) short, clear sentences (c) one very long sentence (d) no greeting at all
- 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) neat handwriting (c) checking the spelling (d) too many emojis
- 19.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it looks neat (c) it is too quiet (d) it saves time
- 21.✉️ 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
- 22.📡 Which part of communication is the information sent? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 23.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a language barrier (b) a distraction (c) a weak network (d) a closed door
- 24.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 25.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) nod and pretend (b) ask what it means (c) walk away (d) laugh at the word
- 26.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the receiver
- 27.True or false: “a diagram of a plant” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
- 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the caller who rings (c) the idea being shared (d) the information sent
- 30.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a shrug (c) a letter to Nani (d) answering aloud in class
- 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 33.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a notice board (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who listens (d) whoever starts the talk
- 34.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the sender
- 35.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) too much slang (c) hard technical words (d) an unknown language
- 36.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) tear it up (b) add ten emojis (c) send it at once (d) read it once more
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) a handwritten letter (c) a notice board (d) a text message
- 38.📡 Which part of communication is the idea being shared? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 39.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
Answer key
- written
- not trusting the speaker
- an unclear note
- verbal communication
- a clear note
- put it into words
- False
- put it into words
- False
- saying “Well done!”
- True
- chatting with a friend
- a physical barrier
- a speech in assembly
- honking traffic
- nervous
- short, clear sentences
- too many emojis
- True
- it feels like shouting
- you can read it again
- the message
- a distraction
- False
- ask what it means
- the receiver
- True
- bored or sleepy
- the caller who rings
- a letter to Nani
- clear writing habit
- verbal
- the idea being shared
- the sender
- feeling too shy to talk
- read it once more
- the news you tell
- the message
- think of an idea
- telling a joke
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