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.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Gimme” (b) “Yo” (c) “Oi” (d) “Please”
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) missing key details (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) one very long sentence (d) saying who it is from
- 3.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 4.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) no name at the end (c) reading it once more (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 5.True or false: “hard technical words” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 6.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) an email (b) chatting with a friend (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a thumbs-up
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the person who speaks (c) the writer of a note (d) whoever starts the talk
- 8.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
- 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 11.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) feeling very nervous (c) local words they lack (d) honking traffic
- 13.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the message
- 14.True or false: “being very angry” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 15.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) slang to elders (c) messy, rushed writing (d) checking the spelling
- 16.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) being very angry (c) a crackly phone line (d) a loud drill outside
- 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) answering aloud in class (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a traffic light
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) feeling very nervous (c) a loud drill outside (d) honking traffic
- 20.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
- 22.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the channel (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the sender
- 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
- 25.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) not trusting the speaker (c) upset after a fight (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 26.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) a traffic light (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a birthday card message
- 28.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 29.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 30.True or false: “talking on the phone” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
- 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 33.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) too many emojis (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) no name at the end
- 35.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 37.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) crossing your arms (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a bar chart
- 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) too much slang (c) a closed door between (d) an unknown language
- 40.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
Answer key
- “Please”
- saying who it is from
- False
- reading it once more
- False
- a thumbs-up
- the words of the note
- clear writing habit
- put it into words
- shouting “Goal!”
- True
- honking traffic
- the sender
- True
- checking the spelling
- short forms like “IDK”
- False
- answering aloud in class
- feeling very nervous
- a clear note
- reading aloud
- the channel
- visual
- clapping with joy
- big words for a toddler
- spoken (verbal)
- a birthday card message
- poor writing habit
- True
- True
- bored
- words and body differ
- False
- short, clear sentences
- visual
- a language barrier
- crossing your arms
- words and body differ
- a closed door between
- an unclear note
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