Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 495 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the reply sent back (b) the information sent (c) the one who reads it (d) the caller who rings
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) a thumbs-up (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a no-entry symbol
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the idea being shared (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the caller who rings
4. 4.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
5. 5.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
6. 6.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) telling a story aloud (c) an email (d) chatting with a friend
7. 7.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) use simple words (c) use short forms (d) talk very fast
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the person who listens (b) the information sent (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) whoever starts the talk
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) shout louder (c) cover your ears (d) move to a quiet place
13. 13.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a weak network (d) a rude tone
14. 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the receiver
18. 18.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Meera (b) the fridge (c) Diya (d) Mum
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the channel (c) a barrier (d) the sender
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) local words they lack (c) hard technical words (d) big words for a toddler
22. 22.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a text message (c) a thumbs-up (d) a bar chart
24. 24.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a text message (b) the idea being shared (c) a handwritten letter (d) the friend who gets it
26. 26.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) laugh at the word (c) nod and pretend (d) ask what it means
27. 27.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) an unknown language (c) being very angry (d) feeling too shy to talk
28. 28.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) talking face to face (c) a handwritten letter (d) a text message
29. 29.True or false: “short, clear sentences” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a shrug (b) crossing your arms (c) a wave goodbye (d) a birthday card message
31. 31.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a distraction (c) a closed door (d) a language barrier
32. 32.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the writer of a note (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the person who listens (d) talking face to face
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) a text message (c) an answer to the sender (d) a phone call
34. 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
37. 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
38. 38.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) argue louder (b) walk off forever (c) send long texts (d) calm down first
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) False (b) True

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