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 barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
- 3.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 4.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
- 5.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) no communication (c) verbal communication (d) visual communication
- 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
- 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
- 8.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 14.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) a rude tone (c) hard words (d) a weak network
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) not trusting the speaker (c) upset after a fight (d) fear of being laughed at
- 16.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a traffic light (c) telling a story aloud (d) a text message
- 17.True or false: “being very angry” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 19.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 20.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
- 21.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the reply sent back (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a phone call (d) the information sent
- 22.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 23.True or false: “Practice changed!!!” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 24.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 25.🎭 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
- 26.True or false: “short, clear sentences” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 28.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or the receiver gets it? (a) put it into words (b) the receiver gets it
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) honking traffic (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a closed door between
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the person who speaks (d) whoever starts the talk
- 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
- 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
- 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) a crackly phone line (c) being very angry (d) honking traffic
- 35.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 37.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) a traffic light (c) answering aloud in class (d) a picture timetable
- 40.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a notice board (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the words of the note (d) the news you tell
Answer key
- a physical barrier
- whispering a secret
- False
- think of an idea
- verbal communication
- saying “thank you”
- happy
- True
- True
- tapping your watch
- the receiver gets it
- non-verbal
- words and body match
- a weak network
- an unknown language
- telling a story aloud
- False
- raised eyebrows
- a physical barrier
- True
- the information sent
- visual
- True
- True
- words and body match
- True
- False
- put it into words
- feeling too shy to talk
- a nod meaning “got it”
- biting nails
- spoken (verbal)
- poor writing habit
- being very angry
- False
- an emotional barrier
- True
- non-verbal
- answering aloud in class
- a notice board
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