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 part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 2.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 3.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 4.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the sender (b) a barrier (c) feedback (d) the channel
- 5.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 6.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) chatting with a friend (c) a text message (d) answering aloud in class
- 7.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) a crackly phone line (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) fear of being laughed at
- 8.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
- 9.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) neat handwriting (c) missing key details (d) using polite words
- 10.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) turn left (b) stop (c) hurry up (d) go
- 11.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 12.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
- 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
- 16.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 17.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
- 19.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the reply sent back (b) the caller who rings (c) a text message (d) the one who reads it
- 20.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 21.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) messy, rushed writing (c) short, clear sentences (d) neat handwriting
- 24.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 25.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it adds noise (b) it shows they understood (c) it makes talks longer (d) it is never needed
- 26.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) True (b) False
- 28.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 29.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the idea being shared (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the reply sent back
- 31.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
- 33.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 35.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 37.📱 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
- 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 39.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 40.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a notice board (b) a handwritten letter (c) the reply sent back (d) the person who speaks
Answer key
- the channel
- non-verbal
- False
- feedback
- send it by a channel
- a diagram of a plant
- short forms like “IDK”
- True
- missing key details
- stop
- a clear note
- False
- a physical barrier
- True
- doodling, not looking up
- False
- an unclear note
- a warm hug
- the caller who rings
- True
- visual
- a red face, tight jaw
- messy, rushed writing
- clear writing habit
- it shows they understood
- True
- True
- True
- False
- the idea being shared
- True
- bored
- True
- verbal
- poor writing habit
- non-verbal
- a distraction
- a clear note
- False
- the person who speaks
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