Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 46 · 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: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
3. 3.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) verbal (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “messy, rushed writing” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
7. 7.True or false: “hard technical words” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) hard technical words (c) being very angry (d) too much slang
9. 9.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) Riya (c) the card (d) Kabir
11. 11.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a smile (c) a birthday card message (d) a bar chart
12. 12.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
13. 13.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a frown (b) a diagram of a plant (c) a traffic light (d) a no-entry symbol
15. 15.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) the sender talked most (c) nobody replied (d) the receiver understood
16. 16.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the receiver
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) too much slang (c) a closed door between (d) an unknown language
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a birthday card message (c) telling a story aloud (d) a letter to Nani
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) telling a story aloud (c) answering aloud in class (d) crossing your arms
27. 27.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) not trusting the speaker (c) big words for a toddler (d) being very angry
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) neat handwriting (c) missing key details (d) one idea per line
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a loud drill outside (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) talking across a field
30. 30.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the sender
31. 31.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) written communication
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) no name at the end (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) talking face to face (b) the person who speaks (c) the caller who rings (d) the information sent
36. 36.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) who, what, when, where (d) a long story
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
38. 38.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) shouting in class (b) asking a stranger (c) saying nothing ever (d) a quiet word after class
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the reply sent back (c) the person who listens (d) an answer to the sender

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