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.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) the writer of a note (c) the caller who rings (d) whoever starts the talk
- 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 4.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) a weak network (c) an unknown language (d) a closed door between
- 5.True or false: “honking traffic” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) local words they lack (c) a crackly phone line (d) a loud drill outside
- 7.True or false: “using polite words” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 8.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 9.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) feeling very nervous (c) an unknown language (d) a weak network
- 10.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 11.True or false: in communication, “whoever starts the talk” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🗂️ Which type of communication is a shrug? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 13.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 14.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 15.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the caller who rings (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the friend who gets it
- 16.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: “nodding your head” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 19.True or false: “asking the way aloud” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 20.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
- 23.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 24.True or false: “Practice changed!!!” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) checking the spelling (c) no greeting at all (d) one very long sentence
- 27.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) using polite words (c) too many emojis (d) no greeting at all
- 28.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 29.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a smile (b) a wave goodbye (c) a frown (d) an email
- 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
- 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a closed door between (c) honking traffic (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 38.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 39.True or false: “an email” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) nodding your head (c) answering aloud in class (d) telling a story aloud
Answer key
- False
- the idea being shared
- False
- an unknown language
- True
- local words they lack
- False
- False
- feeling very nervous
- feedback
- True
- non-verbal
- False
- False
- the friend who gets it
- True
- False
- an emotional barrier
- True
- the channel
- True
- happy
- False
- False
- an emotional barrier
- checking the spelling
- using polite words
- clear writing habit
- clear writing habit
- poor writing habit
- an email
- not much interest
- words and body differ
- saying “thank you”
- feeling too shy to talk
- an emotional barrier
- non-verbal
- a physical barrier
- False
- nodding your head
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