Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 421 · 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.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) upset after a fight (d) being very angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a speech in assembly (c) a smile (d) a frown
5. 5.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) not trusting the speaker (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) big words for a toddler
6. 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
7. 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is a shrug? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
8. 8.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) no greeting at all (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) slang to elders
9. 9.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
13. 13.🗂️ Which type of communication is a note in the diary? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the feedback
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the audience at a show (d) the person who listens
17. 17.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) talking across a field (c) an unknown language (d) local words they lack
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
21. 21.💡 What is communication? (a) only writing essays (b) only talking loudly (c) keeping secrets (d) sharing ideas
22. 22.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) using polite words (c) one idea per line (d) missing key details
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the news you tell (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) hurry up (c) turn left (d) stop
26. 26.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a note in the diary (c) a picture timetable (d) a no-entry symbol
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) the person who speaks (c) talking face to face (d) a handwritten letter
28. 28.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
29. 29.True or false: “a smile” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the message. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a note in the diary” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) read it once more (c) tear it up (d) add ten emojis
34. 34.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
35. 35.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
36. 36.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) more capital letters (c) harder words (d) no full stops
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) the caller who rings (c) the words of the note (d) the news you tell
39. 39.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
40. 40.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False

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