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 notice on the board? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 3.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a birthday card message (d) a traffic light
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the news you tell (d) talking face to face
- 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
- 6.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) an emoji (b) his feelings (c) a joke (d) the place
- 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
- 8.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) nodding your head (c) a note in the diary (d) a no-entry symbol
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) too much slang (c) talking across a field (d) short forms like “IDK”
- 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
- 11.📡 Which part of communication is an answer to the sender? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the receiver
- 12.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) calm down first (b) argue louder (c) send long texts (d) walk off forever
- 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
- 15.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 16.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) reading it once more (c) checking the spelling (d) one very long sentence
- 17.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) no greeting at all (c) missing key details (d) adding date and time
- 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
- 19.True or false: “local words they lack” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) slang to elders (c) using polite words (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a notice on the board (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a text message
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) a text message (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the writer of a note
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) not trusting the speaker
- 24.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) who, what, when, where (c) a long story (d) only emojis
- 25.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 29.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) a weak network (c) a crackly phone line (d) a closed door between
- 30.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) a crackly phone line (c) a loud drill outside (d) short forms like “IDK”
- 31.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a closed door (c) a language barrier (d) a weak network
- 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 33.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 34.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) short, clear sentences (c) adding date and time (d) saying who it is from
- 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
- 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
- 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
Answer key
- written
- False
- nodding your head
- talking face to face
- reading aloud
- the place
- bored
- a no-entry symbol
- talking across a field
- not much interest
- the feedback
- calm down first
- an emotional barrier
- laughing with friends
- False
- one very long sentence
- adding date and time
- it shows real feelings
- True
- using polite words
- a diagram of a plant
- a text message
- short forms like “IDK”
- who, what, when, where
- True
- False
- True
- a warm hug
- local words they lack
- short forms like “IDK”
- a distraction
- spoken (verbal)
- a physical barrier
- too many emojis
- angry
- visual
- verbal
- non-verbal
- an unclear note
- glaring eyes
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