Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 536 · 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 spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) a shrug (c) talking on the phone (d) a thumbs-up
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
3. 3.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) laugh at the word (c) ask what it means (d) nod and pretend
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a weak network (d) a crackly phone line
5. 5.True or false: in communication, “the news you tell” is the message. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) big words for a toddler (c) an unknown language (d) talking across a field
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) not trusting the speaker (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a weak network
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
15. 15.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) read it once more (b) tear it up (c) send it at once (d) add ten emojis
16. 16.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) too much slang (b) not trusting the speaker (c) upset after a fight (d) being very angry
17. 17.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the channel
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) short, clear sentences (c) too many emojis (d) checking the spelling
20. 20.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a speech in assembly (c) a notice on the board (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
23. 23.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) answering aloud in class (c) a notice on the board (d) a diagram of a plant
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the one who reads it (b) the person who listens (c) a text message (d) the words of the note
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) local words they lack (c) honking traffic (d) a crackly phone line
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) using polite words (c) neat handwriting (d) checking the spelling
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: “a picture timetable” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
33. 33.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: in communication, “the caller who rings” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use short forms (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use hard words
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or think of an idea? (a) send it by a channel (b) think of an idea
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) an answer to the sender (d) a nod meaning “got it”

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