Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
- 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) short, clear sentences (c) slang to elders (d) reading it once more
- 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 5.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) too much slang (b) an unknown language (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a closed door between
- 6.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) verbal
- 7.True or false: “a map” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the sender (c) feedback (d) the channel
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
- 10.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) send long texts (c) calm down first (d) argue louder
- 11.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 13.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 14.True or false: “a smile” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a letter to Nani (c) answering aloud in class (d) a text message
- 16.True or false: “missing key details” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 19.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 20.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
- 22.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 23.True or false: “asking the way aloud” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 24.True or false: “a map” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 25.True or false: “a notice on the board” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 26.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) the card (c) Kabir (d) Riya
- 27.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 28.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) using polite words (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) messy, rushed writing
- 29.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the idea being shared (c) the reply sent back (d) the writer of a note
- 30.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) not trusting the speaker (c) fear of being laughed at (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 32.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 33.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a frown (b) answering aloud in class (c) a text message (d) a map
- 34.True or false: in communication, “the friend who gets it” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
- 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a wave goodbye (c) talking on the phone (d) a shrug
- 38.📡 Which part of communication is an answer to the sender? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the message
- 39.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) telling a story aloud (c) a letter to Nani (d) chatting with a friend
- 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
Answer key
- a physical barrier
- a pat on the back
- slang to elders
- verbal
- feeling too shy to talk
- visual
- False
- feedback
- whispering a secret
- calm down first
- False
- verbal
- False
- False
- answering aloud in class
- False
- False
- spoken (verbal)
- clear writing habit
- False
- asking “Can I help?”
- False
- True
- False
- False
- Kabir
- an emotional barrier
- using polite words
- the idea being shared
- visual
- a weak network
- poor writing habit
- a frown
- False
- True
- the face and body
- talking on the phone
- the feedback
- a thumbs-up
- bored
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