Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 505 · 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 an emotional barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) an unknown language (c) hard technical words (d) talking across a field
2. 2.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a text message (c) talking on the phone (d) telling a story aloud
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the reply sent back (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) an answer to the sender
6. 6.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) reading it once more (c) one very long sentence (d) slang to elders
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too many emojis (b) slang to elders (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) reading it once more
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) nobody can read it (b) it is always faster (c) it has no words (d) you can read it again
11. 11.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) numbers are easy to see (b) it looks longer (c) charts need no data (d) it hides the data
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a bar chart (c) a shrug (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a map (c) a frown (d) an email
15. 15.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) harder words (c) short sentences (d) no full stops
16. 16.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) too much slang (c) a crackly phone line (d) not trusting the speaker
17. 17.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a note in the diary (c) a birthday card message (d) crossing your arms
21. 21.True or false: “hard technical words” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “a birthday card message” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: in communication, “the friend who gets it” is the message. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the channel (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the message
27. 27.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
29. 29.True or false: “a picture timetable” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “too many emojis” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) laugh at the word (b) walk away (c) ask what it means (d) nod and pretend
35. 35.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a text message (c) the caller who rings (d) the information sent
37. 37.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) no names (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
38. 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
39. 39.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke

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