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: “a text message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 2.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) short, clear sentences (c) one idea per line (d) messy, rushed writing
- 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a picture timetable (c) a note in the diary (d) nodding your head
- 5.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 6.🔁 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
- 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 8.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a birthday card message (c) crossing your arms (d) a text message
- 10.True or false: “messy, rushed writing” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a traffic light (c) nodding your head (d) a frown
- 13.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a map (c) a wave goodbye (d) a frown
- 14.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the channel
- 15.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a thumbs-up (c) a note in the diary (d) a no-entry symbol
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the audience at a show (b) the person who speaks (c) the person who listens (d) the one who reads it
- 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 19.True or false: “hard technical words” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) a loud drill outside (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) a weak network
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a note in the diary (c) a birthday card message (d) a notice on the board
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) missing key details (c) no name at the end (d) checking the spelling
- 24.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 25.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or send it by a channel? (a) put it into words (b) send it by a channel
- 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 28.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) one idea per line (c) neat handwriting (d) adding date and time
- 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 30.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) big words for a toddler (c) upset after a fight (d) a crackly phone line
- 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 32.True or false: “being very angry” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 33.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
- 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
- 36.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) upset after a fight (c) talking across a field (d) a weak network
- 38.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) neat handwriting (d) no greeting at all
- 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
Answer key
- True
- messy, rushed writing
- it shows real feelings
- chatting with a friend
- the channel
- feedback
- an emotional barrier
- False
- crossing your arms
- False
- True
- a traffic light
- telling a story aloud
- the message
- a thumbs-up
- the person who speaks
- non-verbal
- tapping your watch
- False
- short forms like “IDK”
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- chatting with a friend
- checking the spelling
- the receiver
- put it into words
- False
- non-verbal
- no name at the end
- a language barrier
- a crackly phone line
- visual
- False
- a clear note
- non-verbal
- doodling, not looking up
- an unclear note
- upset after a fight
- a warm namaste
- neat handwriting
- telling a joke
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