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 a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) reading it once more (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) one idea per line
- 2.True or false: “a diagram of a plant” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 3.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) telling a story aloud (c) a notice on the board (d) chatting with a friend
- 5.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a text message (b) a handwritten letter (c) the audience at a show (d) a thumbs-up in return
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) adding date and time (c) one very long sentence (d) slang to elders
- 7.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) an unknown language (c) big words for a toddler (d) not trusting the speaker
- 8.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
- 9.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 10.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 11.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) no full stops (b) harder words (c) short sentences (d) more capital letters
- 12.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 13.True or false: “nodding your head” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 14.True or false: “a shrug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 15.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or send it by a channel? (a) put it into words (b) send it by a channel
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) using polite words (c) messy, rushed writing (d) slang to elders
- 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) upset after a fight (c) talking across a field (d) a loud drill outside
- 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 20.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 21.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) shouting in class (b) asking a stranger (c) saying nothing ever (d) a quiet word after class
- 22.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 23.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) no name at the end (c) saying who it is from (d) short, clear sentences
- 24.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 25.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 27.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) stop (c) turn left (d) go
- 30.True or false: “a notice on the board” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 31.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) it is always faster (c) nobody can read it (d) you can read it again
- 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
- 33.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a closed door between (b) upset after a fight (c) not trusting the speaker (d) an unknown language
- 34.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it saves time (b) it looks neat (c) it is too quiet (d) it feels like shouting
- 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) being very angry (c) a closed door between (d) feeling very nervous
- 37.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or send it by a channel? (a) think of an idea (b) send it by a channel
- 38.True or false: “talking on the phone” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is a wave goodbye? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 40.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
Answer key
- writing in ALL CAPS
- False
- True
- a notice on the board
- a thumbs-up in return
- adding date and time
- honking traffic
- think of an idea
- True
- True
- short sentences
- False
- False
- True
- put it into words
- using polite words
- yawning again and again
- upset after a fight
- True
- False
- a quiet word after class
- False
- no name at the end
- an unclear note
- the receiver
- non-verbal
- clear writing habit
- True
- stop
- True
- you can read it again
- visual
- an unknown language
- it feels like shouting
- glaring eyes
- a closed door between
- think of an idea
- True
- non-verbal
- put it into words
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