Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 452 · 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 match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) too much slang (c) an unknown language (d) a weak network
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) short, clear sentences (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) checking the spelling
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a wave goodbye (c) telling a story aloud (d) a smile
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
6. 6.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) the card (c) Kabir (d) the postman
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) nobody replied (c) the receiver understood (d) the sender talked most
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
12. 12.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it has no words (c) it is always faster (d) nobody can read it
13. 13.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) the writer of a note (c) the person who speaks (d) the reply sent back
15. 15.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Yo” (b) “Gimme” (c) “Oi” (d) “Please”
16. 16.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
17. 17.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) stop (c) turn left (d) go
18. 18.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) written communication
22. 22.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) verbal
23. 23.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the feedback
24. 24.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) an answer to the sender
25. 25.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
26. 26.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a traffic light (b) a no-entry symbol (c) answering aloud in class (d) a smile
27. 27.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a notice on the board (c) an email (d) a text message
28. 28.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) big words for a toddler (c) a weak network (d) talking across a field
30. 30.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
31. 31.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) reading it once more (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) one idea per line
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a language barrier (b) a weak network (c) a closed door (d) a distraction
35. 35.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) use simple words (c) talk very fast (d) use short forms
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “a text message” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a text message (b) whoever starts the talk (c) a handwritten letter (d) the information sent
40. 40.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it is never needed (c) it shows they understood (d) it adds noise

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