Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 407 · 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.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it has no words (c) nobody can read it (d) it is always faster
2. 2.True or false: “a shrug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the person who speaks (c) the writer of a note (d) whoever starts the talk
4. 4.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the writer of a note (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the one who reads it (d) a phone call
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a text message (b) the writer of a note (c) talking face to face (d) a nod meaning “got it”
7. 7.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it looks longer (b) numbers are easy to see (c) it hides the data (d) charts need no data
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: “being very angry” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the receiver
11. 11.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the audience at a show (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who speaks (d) the news you tell
12. 12.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) saying who it is from (c) missing key details (d) adding date and time
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) not trusting the speaker (c) hard technical words (d) a loud drill outside
16. 16.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) a weak network (c) an unknown language (d) being very angry
17. 17.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) Dadi (b) reaching home (c) the phone call (d) Papa
20. 20.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
22. 22.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) a closed door between (c) big words for a toddler (d) a weak network
23. 23.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it looks neat (b) it is too quiet (c) it feels like shouting (d) it saves time
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
26. 26.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) checking the spelling (c) no greeting at all (d) short, clear sentences
28. 28.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
29. 29.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a speech in assembly (c) a traffic light (d) a diagram of a plant
32. 32.True or false: “local words they lack” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the reply sent back (b) the writer of a note (c) the caller who rings (d) the idea being shared
34. 34.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a notice board (b) the idea being shared (c) the caller who rings (d) a nod meaning “got it”
35. 35.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
36. 36.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
38. 38.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the receiver
39. 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
40. 40.💡 What is communication? (a) sharing ideas (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) only talking loudly

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