Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 438 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: “asking the way aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the message. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
7. 7.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) visual communication
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a notice on the board (c) answering aloud in class (d) a birthday card message
9. 9.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
11. 11.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) visual (d) written
12. 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
13. 13.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it shows they understood (b) it makes talks longer (c) it adds noise (d) it is never needed
14. 14.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) a weak network (c) honking traffic (d) a crackly phone line
15. 15.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Diya (b) Mum (c) the fridge (d) Meera
16. 16.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
17. 17.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
20. 20.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the words of the note (b) the person who listens (c) a handwritten letter (d) the idea being shared
21. 21.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
22. 22.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) asking a stranger (b) a quiet word after class (c) shouting in class (d) saying nothing ever
23. 23.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) an unknown language (c) a loud drill outside (d) honking traffic
25. 25.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
28. 28.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a shrug (c) chatting with a friend (d) telling a story aloud
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) hard technical words (c) too much slang (d) talking across a field
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a map” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) missing key details (c) one very long sentence (d) adding date and time
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
38. 38.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
40. 40.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it

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