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.True or false: “talking across a field” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a no-entry symbol (c) nodding your head (d) an email
- 5.True or false: “Practice changed!!!” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 6.📡 Which part of communication is a thumbs-up in return? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a notice on the board (c) telling a story aloud (d) chatting with a friend
- 8.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 9.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 10.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the friend who gets it (c) the person who speaks (d) an answer to the sender
- 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 12.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) verbal (d) written
- 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
- 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 15.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 16.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) argue louder (b) send long texts (c) calm down first (d) walk off forever
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) a weak network (c) honking traffic (d) short forms like “IDK”
- 18.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
- 20.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
- 21.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
- 22.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) Diya (c) the fridge (d) Meera
- 23.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the message
- 24.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the friend who gets it (c) the reply sent back (d) an answer to the sender
- 26.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) stop (b) hurry up (c) go (d) turn left
- 27.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 28.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) an emoji (b) the place (c) a joke (d) his feelings
- 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
- 30.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a notice on the board (c) a traffic light (d) a map
- 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
- 32.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a text message (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the words of the note (d) the reply sent back
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the reply sent back (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) whoever starts the talk
- 34.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the caller who rings (b) the person who speaks (c) talking face to face (d) the idea being shared
- 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 36.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 37.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 38.True or false: “using polite words” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
- 40.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- True
- a language barrier
- True
- nodding your head
- False
- the feedback
- a notice on the board
- non-verbal
- the receiver
- the person who speaks
- pointing at the door
- non-verbal
- hiding behind a friend
- words and body match
- True
- calm down first
- short forms like “IDK”
- True
- a pat on the back
- think of an idea
- think of an idea
- Meera
- the message
- spoken (verbal)
- the friend who gets it
- stop
- clear writing habit
- the place
- saying “Well done!”
- a notice on the board
- telling a joke
- the words of the note
- whoever starts the talk
- talking face to face
- words and body match
- True
- False
- True
- bored or sleepy
- False
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