Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 394 · 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.📡 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
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
3. 3.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
4. 4.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) the idea being shared
6. 6.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the message
7. 7.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) honking traffic (c) an unknown language (d) feeling too shy to talk
8. 8.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) one very long sentence (c) slang to elders (d) messy, rushed writing
10. 10.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) honking traffic (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a crackly phone line
16. 16.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
19. 19.True or false: “a frown” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) shouting in class (b) saying nothing ever (c) asking a stranger (d) a quiet word after class
21. 21.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) nobody can read it (c) it is always faster (d) you can read it again
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
25. 25.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) turn left (c) stop (d) go
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “local words they lack” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) talking face to face (b) the words of the note (c) the caller who rings (d) a text message
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a wave goodbye (d) a bar chart
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
40. 40.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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