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 of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a thumbs-up (d) talking on the phone
- 2.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
- 3.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it shows they understood (b) it makes talks longer (c) it is never needed (d) it adds noise
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) fear of being laughed at (c) too much slang (d) an unknown language
- 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) one idea per line (c) no name at the end (d) slang to elders
- 7.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) honking traffic (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) a weak network
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the news you tell (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) an answer to the sender
- 11.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the information sent (b) the idea being shared (c) an answer to the sender (d) the words of the note
- 13.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) a barrier
- 14.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) asking a stranger (b) shouting in class (c) a quiet word after class (d) saying nothing ever
- 15.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 16.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it feels like shouting (c) it looks neat (d) it saves time
- 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
- 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
- 19.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) no name at the end (c) adding date and time (d) one very long sentence
- 20.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a rude tone (c) her feelings (d) a weak network
- 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
- 22.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) reading it once more (c) missing key details (d) no greeting at all
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) the audience at a show (c) the person who listens (d) a thumbs-up in return
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) a crackly phone line (c) local words they lack (d) an unknown language
- 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 27.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) calm down first (b) send long texts (c) argue louder (d) walk off forever
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a thumbs-up (c) telling a story aloud (d) a diagram of a plant
- 29.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a traffic light (c) a wave goodbye (d) a note in the diary
- 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
- 32.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: “a bar chart” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
- 34.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a frown (b) a thumbs-up (c) an email (d) crossing your arms
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
- 37.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 38.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a bar chart (b) talking on the phone (c) answering aloud in class (d) a smile
- 39.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) the receiver understood (c) the sender talked most (d) nobody replied
- 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
Answer key
- talking on the phone
- spoken (verbal)
- it shows they understood
- fear of being laughed at
- shouting “Goal!”
- one idea per line
- False
- visual
- short forms like “IDK”
- the news you tell
- clear writing habit
- an answer to the sender
- feedback
- a quiet word after class
- an unclear note
- it feels like shouting
- bored or sleepy
- happy
- adding date and time
- a weak network
- it shows real feelings
- reading it once more
- a thumbs-up in return
- a high five
- a crackly phone line
- verbal
- calm down first
- telling a story aloud
- False
- a note in the diary
- the face and body
- True
- True
- False
- an email
- telling a joke
- the message
- a bar chart
- the receiver understood
- non-verbal
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