Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 38 · 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 one who reads it” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) short, clear sentences (c) neat handwriting (d) using polite words
4. 4.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a shrug (c) a frown (d) a no-entry symbol
7. 7.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a text message (b) a frown (c) a map (d) a traffic light
9. 9.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) chatting with a friend (c) a map (d) a birthday card message
11. 11.True or false: in communication, “the information sent” is the message. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) a rude tone (b) her feelings (c) hard words (d) a weak network
13. 13.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
14. 14.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it saves time (b) it looks neat (c) it feels like shouting (d) it is too quiet
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) a picture timetable (c) a map (d) nodding your head
16. 16.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the audience at a show (c) a handwritten letter (d) the reply sent back
17. 17.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) too much slang (d) not trusting the speaker
18. 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) neat handwriting (c) reading it once more (d) short, clear sentences
19. 19.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) move to a quiet place (c) cover your ears (d) give up talking
20. 20.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a weak network (c) a distraction (d) a language barrier
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the receiver (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the feedback
23. 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
24. 24.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) Dadi (b) reaching home (c) the phone call (d) Papa
25. 25.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
26. 26.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) not trusting the speaker (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) talking across a field
28. 28.True or false: “too much slang” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
31. 31.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the message
32. 32.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
34. 34.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it is always faster (c) nobody can read it (d) it has no words
35. 35.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver gets it (b) send it by a channel
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the words of the note (c) the idea being shared (d) a nod meaning “got it”
37. 37.True or false: “an unknown language” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) a notice board (c) a handwritten letter (d) a text message
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) saying who it is from (c) too many emojis (d) slang to elders

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