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 the receiver? (a) the words of the note (b) the friend who gets it (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the idea being shared
- 2.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a wave goodbye (c) chatting with a friend (d) a note in the diary
- 3.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 4.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a text message (c) the one who reads it (d) the information sent
- 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) saying who it is from (c) checking the spelling (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) tear it up (c) add ten emojis (d) read it once more
- 9.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) reading it once more (c) slang to elders (d) no greeting at all
- 10.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) nobody can read it (c) you can read it again (d) it is always faster
- 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 12.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 13.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 14.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the channel (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the message
- 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
- 16.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) feedback (d) a barrier
- 17.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) move to a quiet place (c) cover your ears (d) shout louder
- 18.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the audience at a show (c) the friend who gets it (d) the person who listens
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
- 21.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) slang to elders (c) missing key details (d) saying who it is from
- 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 24.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) no name at the end (c) short, clear sentences (d) using polite words
- 27.True or false: “talking across a field” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 28.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) Kabir (c) Riya (d) the postman
- 29.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it saves time (b) it feels like shouting (c) it is too quiet (d) it looks neat
- 31.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 32.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
- 33.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the one who reads it (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the idea being shared (d) the writer of a note
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) neat handwriting (b) one idea per line (c) checking the spelling (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 35.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 36.True or false: “a notice on the board” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a story aloud (b) talking on the phone (c) answering aloud in class (d) a thumbs-up
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the information sent (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who gets it (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) an answer to the sender (d) a nod meaning “got it”
- 40.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) talking face to face (b) the words of the note (c) the reply sent back (d) a text message
Answer key
- the friend who gets it
- a no-entry symbol
- the receiver gets it
- a nod meaning “got it”
- writing in ALL CAPS
- verbal
- False
- read it once more
- reading it once more
- you can read it again
- verbal
- True
- send it by a channel
- the channel
- clenched fists
- feedback
- move to a quiet place
- who, what, when, where
- an answer to the sender
- whispering a secret
- saying who it is from
- verbal
- visual
- poor writing habit
- a shaky voice
- no name at the end
- True
- Kabir
- True
- it feels like shouting
- True
- think of an idea
- the idea being shared
- writing in ALL CAPS
- True
- False
- a thumbs-up
- the information sent
- the friend who gets it
- the words of the note
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