Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 356 · 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 caller who rings” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
4. 4.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) talk very fast (b) use hard words (c) use short forms (d) use simple words
5. 5.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) a closed door between (c) too much slang (d) fear of being laughed at
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) no full stops (b) harder words (c) short sentences (d) more capital letters
8. 8.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the receiver (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the message
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a notice board (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the writer of a note (d) talking face to face
13. 13.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) big words for a toddler (c) honking traffic (d) being very angry
15. 15.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a traffic light (c) asking the way aloud (d) a thumbs-up
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a text message (b) a phone call (c) the reply sent back (d) the friend who gets it
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) answering aloud in class (c) a picture timetable (d) a bar chart
23. 23.True or false: “a picture timetable” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a map (c) a traffic light (d) a picture timetable
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) saying who it is from (c) no greeting at all (d) neat handwriting
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
31. 31.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the news you tell (c) the reply sent back (d) the friend who gets it
32. 32.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Yo” (b) “Please” (c) “Gimme” (d) “Oi”
33. 33.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
34. 34.True or false: “one idea per line” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) a picture timetable (c) talking on the phone (d) a diagram of a plant
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) an email (c) a notice on the board (d) a note in the diary

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