Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 461 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) crossing your arms (c) a smile (d) chatting with a friend
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
4. 4.True or false: “local words they lack” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the words of the note (c) the reply sent back (d) the person who listens
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) telling a story aloud (c) a notice on the board (d) a text message
9. 9.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it shows they understood (c) it is never needed (d) it adds noise
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
14. 14.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) too many emojis (c) checking the spelling (d) neat handwriting
15. 15.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) a closed door between (c) an unknown language (d) honking traffic
16. 16.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
18. 18.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) missing key details (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) checking the spelling
19. 19.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) a phone call (c) the friend who gets it (d) the news you tell
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a speech in assembly (c) answering aloud in class (d) a map
24. 24.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the one who reads it (b) the audience at a show (c) the caller who rings (d) the reply sent back
27. 27.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) nodding your head (c) a diagram of a plant (d) an email
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) no greeting at all (c) short, clear sentences (d) one idea per line
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.True or false: “one idea per line” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📡 Which part of communication is an answer to the sender? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
35. 35.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the receiver
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) talking face to face (c) the audience at a show (d) the friend who gets it
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) nobody can read it (c) it has no words (d) it is always faster
39. 39.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
40. 40.📡 Which part of communication is the information sent? (a) the channel (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the message

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