Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 508 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) a text message (c) a phone call (d) talking face to face
2. 2.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
4. 4.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “talking face to face” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a birthday card message” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a text message (b) the audience at a show (c) the reply sent back (d) the writer of a note
8. 8.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
9. 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
10. 10.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
13. 13.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
14. 14.📡 Which part of communication is a thumbs-up in return? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the feedback
15. 15.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it adds noise (b) it is never needed (c) it makes talks longer (d) it shows they understood
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
18. 18.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the news you tell (c) the information sent (d) a notice board
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) feeling very nervous (c) an unknown language (d) a loud drill outside
21. 21.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) nodding your head (c) chatting with a friend (d) a no-entry symbol
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) the reply sent back
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
24. 24.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the person who speaks (c) an answer to the sender (d) a thumbs-up in return
26. 26.True or false: “a smile” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a picture timetable (c) nodding your head (d) answering aloud in class
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) a closed door between (c) honking traffic (d) short forms like “IDK”
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
31. 31.True or false: “a note in the diary” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) adding date and time (c) using polite words (d) checking the spelling
34. 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
35. 35.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) harder words (b) short sentences (c) no full stops (d) more capital letters
36. 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
37. 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a birthday card message? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
38. 38.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a language barrier (c) a weak network (d) a distraction
39. 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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