Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 42 · 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 of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) no greeting at all (c) checking the spelling (d) too many emojis
2. 2.True or false: “crossing your arms” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) upset after a fight (c) a crackly phone line (d) honking traffic
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the caller who rings (b) a text message (c) the friend who gets it (d) a handwritten letter
8. 8.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a birthday card message (c) a notice on the board (d) nodding your head
10. 10.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “honking traffic” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) saying who it is from (d) no greeting at all
13. 13.📝 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
14. 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
15. 15.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) one very long sentence (c) adding date and time (d) checking the spelling
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) honking traffic (c) a crackly phone line (d) an unknown language
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
20. 20.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) his feelings (b) a joke (c) the place (d) an emoji
21. 21.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
24. 24.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a bar chart (b) talking on the phone (c) a wave goodbye (d) chatting with a friend
25. 25.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a weak network (b) upset after a fight (c) local words they lack (d) fear of being laughed at
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) being very angry (c) a loud drill outside (d) a weak network
27. 27.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) verbal (c) written (d) non-verbal
28. 28.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
29. 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) talking across a field (d) fear of being laughed at
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) feeling very nervous (c) not trusting the speaker (d) fear of being laughed at
32. 32.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
36. 36.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a note in the diary (c) crossing your arms (d) a shrug
37. 37.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) stop (c) hurry up (d) turn left
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
39. 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
40. 40.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True

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