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 written communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a picture timetable (c) a note in the diary (d) telling a story aloud
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a speech in assembly (c) a no-entry symbol (d) talking on the phone
- 3.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the receiver
- 4.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) visual (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a wave goodbye (c) a smile (d) a frown
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) too much slang (c) local words they lack (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 7.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) a weak network (c) an unknown language (d) not trusting the speaker
- 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
- 9.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) slang to elders (c) reading it once more (d) using polite words
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) answering aloud in class (c) a speech in assembly (d) a diagram of a plant
- 11.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
- 13.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the friend who gets it (b) a notice board (c) the idea being shared (d) the reply sent back
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) feeling very nervous (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a loud drill outside
- 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 16.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the words of the note (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the audience at a show (d) talking face to face
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) a smile (c) nodding your head (d) a shrug
- 18.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) written communication
- 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
- 20.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 21.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) you can read it again (c) nobody can read it (d) it is always faster
- 22.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the news you tell (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the person who speaks (d) the information sent
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the friend who gets it (d) a thumbs-up in return
- 24.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) checking the spelling (c) reading it once more (d) missing key details
- 25.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the words of the note (b) the person who listens (c) a text message (d) whoever starts the talk
- 26.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the news you tell (b) the one who reads it (c) the writer of a note (d) the idea being shared
- 27.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 28.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 30.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a traffic light (b) a wave goodbye (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a picture timetable
- 32.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) use short forms (c) talk very fast (d) use simple words
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a smile (b) crossing your arms (c) answering aloud in class (d) a thumbs-up
- 35.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) the fridge (c) Meera (d) Diya
- 36.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) feeling very nervous (c) a closed door between (d) not trusting the speaker
- 37.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) written (c) verbal (d) non-verbal
- 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 39.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
- 40.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
Answer key
- a note in the diary
- a no-entry symbol
- the message
- non-verbal
- talking on the phone
- feeling too shy to talk
- not trusting the speaker
- reading aloud
- slang to elders
- a diagram of a plant
- True
- a thumbs-up
- a notice board
- a loud drill outside
- words and body differ
- a thumbs-up in return
- a text message
- verbal communication
- saying “thank you”
- False
- you can read it again
- the person who speaks
- the friend who gets it
- missing key details
- whoever starts the talk
- the writer of a note
- spoken (verbal)
- True
- a language barrier
- a clear note
- a wave goodbye
- True
- use simple words
- answering aloud in class
- Meera
- a closed door between
- non-verbal
- an unclear note
- True
- an emotional barrier
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