Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 41 · 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.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the channel (b) the message (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
2. 2.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
6. 6.📡 Which part of communication is an answer to the sender? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
8. 8.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) the postman (c) Riya (d) Kabir
9. 9.True or false: “nodding your head” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧱 Which barrier to communication is short forms like “IDK”? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being very angry (b) fear of being laughed at (c) hard technical words (d) not trusting the speaker
12. 12.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
13. 13.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
14. 14.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use short forms (b) use hard words (c) use simple words (d) talk very fast
15. 15.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it adds noise (b) it is never needed (c) it makes talks longer (d) it shows they understood
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) telling a story aloud (c) a traffic light (d) a speech in assembly
17. 17.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) nobody replied (c) the receiver understood (d) big words were used
18. 18.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) feedback (d) a barrier
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too many emojis (b) missing key details (c) neat handwriting (d) no greeting at all
20. 20.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) who, what, when, where (c) a long story (d) no names
21. 21.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) harder words (c) no full stops (d) more capital letters
22. 22.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it looks longer (b) it hides the data (c) charts need no data (d) numbers are easy to see
23. 23.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) talking face to face (b) the person who listens (c) an answer to the sender (d) the idea being shared
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
30. 30.True or false: “too many emojis” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the person who speaks (d) the writer of a note
33. 33.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
34. 34.True or false: “slang to elders” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
37. 37.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) an email (c) a notice on the board (d) a speech in assembly
39. 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
40. 40.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) shout louder (c) cover your ears (d) give up talking

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