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.
NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
- 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) not trusting the speaker (d) fear of being laughed at
- 2.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 4.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the caller who rings (c) the information sent (d) a text message
- 5.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 6.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) asking the way aloud (c) a wave goodbye (d) answering aloud in class
- 7.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 8.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) it has no words (c) nobody can read it (d) you can read it again
- 9.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) feedback
- 10.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) checking the spelling (c) neat handwriting (d) messy, rushed writing
- 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 12.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) a text message (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a note in the diary (c) a traffic light (d) a letter to Nani
- 16.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 18.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 19.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) no name at the end (c) no greeting at all (d) one very long sentence
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being very angry (b) talking across a field (c) a crackly phone line (d) honking traffic
- 21.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a closed door between (c) big words for a toddler (d) a loud drill outside
- 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 25.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) crossing your arms (c) a map (d) a text message
- 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) too many emojis (c) no name at the end (d) reading it once more
- 28.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) reaching home (b) Dadi (c) Papa (d) the phone call
- 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
- 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
- 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) no name at the end (c) too many emojis (d) slang to elders
- 34.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) an unknown language (c) hard technical words (d) talking across a field
- 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
- 36.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a notice on the board (c) an email (d) a bar chart
- 39.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a bar chart (b) telling a story aloud (c) chatting with a friend (d) a shrug
- 40.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the channel
Answer key
- local words they lack
- written
- non-verbal
- the caller who rings
- False
- a wave goodbye
- non-verbal
- you can read it again
- feedback
- messy, rushed writing
- words and body match
- a clear note
- happy
- a text message
- a traffic light
- True
- False
- clear writing habit
- checking the spelling
- being very angry
- spoken (verbal)
- big words for a toddler
- False
- a wink
- crossing your arms
- verbal
- reading it once more
- the phone call
- nervous
- non-verbal
- asking “Can I help?”
- True
- short, clear sentences
- talking across a field
- a little happy jump
- the sender
- False
- a bar chart
- a bar chart
- the channel
Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students