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.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
- 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
- 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
- 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
- 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
- 8.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the caller who rings (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the audience at a show (d) a handwritten letter
- 9.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a letter to Nani (c) a frown (d) a birthday card message
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a weak network (c) a loud drill outside (d) local words they lack
- 11.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) a barrier (c) the sender (d) feedback
- 12.True or false: “slang to elders” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) too much slang (b) a crackly phone line (c) local words they lack (d) upset after a fight
- 14.True or false: “crossing your arms” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) a letter to Nani (c) a wave goodbye (d) a notice on the board
- 16.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) answering aloud in class (d) crossing your arms
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) short, clear sentences (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) no greeting at all
- 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 21.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 22.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) Papa (b) reaching home (c) the phone call (d) Dadi
- 23.📡 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
- 24.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) a weak network (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) big words for a toddler
- 25.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 26.True or false: “a frown” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
- 28.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 29.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Please” (b) “Gimme” (c) “Oi” (d) “Yo”
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a smile (b) a wave goodbye (c) a birthday card message (d) nodding your head
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) feeling very nervous (c) a crackly phone line (d) talking across a field
- 32.😡 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
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a birthday card message (c) a note in the diary (d) a text message
- 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
- 35.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 36.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) short, clear sentences (c) missing key details (d) using polite words
- 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no greeting at all (b) messy, rushed writing (c) too many emojis (d) checking the spelling
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) a closed door between (c) being very angry (d) a loud drill outside
- 40.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) his feelings (b) an emoji (c) the place (d) a joke
Answer key
- who, what, when, where
- happy
- nervous
- telling a joke
- non-verbal
- an emotional barrier
- False
- a nod meaning “got it”
- a frown
- local words they lack
- feedback
- True
- upset after a fight
- True
- a wave goodbye
- send it by a channel
- False
- answering aloud in class
- short, clear sentences
- a pat on the back
- False
- the phone call
- put it into words
- a weak network
- True
- False
- True
- the receiver
- “Please”
- a birthday card message
- feeling very nervous
- calm down first
- chatting with a friend
- False
- False
- missing key details
- words and body differ
- checking the spelling
- being very angry
- the place
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