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 of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a notice on the board (c) a traffic light (d) a wave goodbye
- 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
- 3.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a traffic light (c) a wave goodbye (d) a smile
- 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
- 5.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the writer of a note (b) a notice board (c) the news you tell (d) the words of the note
- 6.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) an answer to the sender (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the idea being shared (d) a phone call
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) adding date and time (c) no name at the end (d) no greeting at all
- 8.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 9.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the receiver
- 10.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 11.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 12.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) stop (c) hurry up (d) turn left
- 13.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 14.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver replies (b) send it by a channel
- 15.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
- 17.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a map (c) answering aloud in class (d) a letter to Nani
- 18.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 19.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Diya (b) Mum (c) Meera (d) the fridge
- 20.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) too much slang (c) a crackly phone line (d) upset after a fight
- 21.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) shout louder (b) cover your ears (c) move to a quiet place (d) give up talking
- 22.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) very scared
- 24.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) neat handwriting (c) using polite words (d) reading it once more
- 25.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the feedback (d) the channel
- 26.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the news you tell (b) the person who listens (c) a handwritten letter (d) the idea being shared
- 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
- 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
- 29.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a loud drill outside (c) hard technical words (d) a crackly phone line
- 31.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) honking traffic (d) an unknown language
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) talking on the phone (c) asking the way aloud (d) chatting with a friend
- 36.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) argue louder (c) calm down first (d) send long texts
- 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
- 38.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) short, clear sentences (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) no name at the end
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a speech in assembly (c) a bar chart (d) a picture timetable
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the writer of a note (c) the person who speaks (d) the one who reads it
Answer key
- answering aloud in class
- it shows real feelings
- a traffic light
- laughing with friends
- the writer of a note
- an answer to the sender
- adding date and time
- False
- the sender
- False
- True
- stop
- clear writing habit
- send it by a channel
- True
- a thumbs-up
- a map
- False
- Meera
- upset after a fight
- move to a quiet place
- clear writing habit
- bored or sleepy
- writing in ALL CAPS
- the sender
- a handwritten letter
- True
- doodling, not looking up
- True
- hard technical words
- an unclear note
- False
- True
- honking traffic
- a picture timetable
- calm down first
- hands on hips
- short, clear sentences
- a speech in assembly
- the one who reads it
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