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 is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the person who listens
- 2.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) her feelings (d) a rude tone
- 3.True or false: in communication, “whoever starts the talk” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 4.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
- 6.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 8.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) go (c) turn left (d) stop
- 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
- 10.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it hides the data (b) numbers are easy to see (c) charts need no data (d) it looks longer
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) answering aloud in class (c) a speech in assembly (d) a map
- 12.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) a weak network (c) local words they lack (d) a crackly phone line
- 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
- 15.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) adding date and time (c) no name at the end (d) using polite words
- 16.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the news you tell (b) the caller who rings (c) the friend who gets it (d) the information sent
- 17.True or false: “missing key details” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 19.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver replies (b) send it by a channel
- 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
- 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) the audience at a show (c) the news you tell (d) the friend who gets it
- 23.True or false: “using polite words” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the writer of a note (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) whoever starts the talk
- 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
- 26.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 27.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a notice board (b) the words of the note (c) the writer of a note (d) the audience at a show
- 28.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it feels like shouting (c) it looks neat (d) it saves time
- 29.🎭 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
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) a crackly phone line (c) being very angry (d) upset after a fight
- 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
- 33.📝 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
- 34.True or false: “reading it once more” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 36.True or false: “being very angry” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 37.True or false: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Practice changed!!!” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 39.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Diya (c) Meera (d) Mum
- 40.True or false: “talking across a field” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- the person who listens
- a weak network
- False
- False
- bored
- True
- asking “Can I help?”
- stop
- saying “thank you”
- numbers are easy to see
- a map
- local words they lack
- a physical barrier
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- no name at the end
- the friend who gets it
- True
- an emotional barrier
- send it by a channel
- not much interest
- biting nails
- the news you tell
- False
- a nod meaning “got it”
- a warm namaste
- a physical barrier
- the writer of a note
- it feels like shouting
- words and body differ
- a crackly phone line
- written
- asking “Can I help?”
- a clear note
- True
- shouting “Goal!”
- True
- True
- an unclear note
- Meera
- False
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