Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 422 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) an email (c) a smile (d) a note in the diary
2. 2.True or false: “a birthday card message” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) big words for a toddler (c) too much slang (d) a weak network
5. 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) checking the spelling (c) slang to elders (d) reading it once more
6. 6.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a text message (c) a map (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the idea being shared (c) a notice board (d) the audience at a show
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the feedback
12. 12.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) big words for a toddler (c) not trusting the speaker (d) honking traffic
13. 13.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
15. 15.🧒 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
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) nobody can read it (b) it is always faster (c) it has no words (d) you can read it again
18. 18.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) feedback (c) a barrier (d) the sender
19. 19.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a traffic light (b) talking on the phone (c) a birthday card message (d) a shrug
20. 20.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) cover your ears (c) shout louder (d) give up talking
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per line (b) slang to elders (c) neat handwriting (d) using polite words
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a picture timetable (c) a map (d) telling a story aloud
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
24. 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.True or false: “an email” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
32. 32.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) who, what, when, where (b) only emojis (c) a long story (d) no names
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) nod and pretend (c) ask what it means (d) laugh at the word
36. 36.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it makes talks longer (c) it shows they understood (d) it adds noise
37. 37.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) calm down first (c) walk off forever (d) argue louder
38. 38.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
40. 40.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier

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