Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 55 · 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.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it adds noise (b) it is never needed (c) it makes talks longer (d) it shows they understood
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the channel
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) asking the way aloud (c) a smile (d) a speech in assembly
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) talking face to face (c) a phone call (d) the information sent
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) the postman (d) the card
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) not trusting the speaker (c) being very angry (d) fear of being laughed at
13. 13.📡 Which part of communication is the one who reads it? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the receiver
14. 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
15. 15.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
16. 16.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
17. 17.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) nobody can read it (c) you can read it again (d) it has no words
18. 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) using polite words (c) neat handwriting (d) missing key details
19. 19.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) talking on the phone (c) a picture timetable (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
22. 22.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
27. 27.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) nod and pretend (c) ask what it means (d) laugh at the word
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the person who speaks (c) the writer of a note (d) whoever starts the talk
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) messy, rushed writing (d) missing key details
31. 31.True or false: “a frown” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) feedback
34. 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
35. 35.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a rude tone (c) her feelings (d) a weak network
36. 36.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “asking the way aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend

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