Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 589 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a notice on the board (c) crossing your arms (d) a note in the diary
2. 2.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it looks neat (c) it saves time (d) it is too quiet
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) adding date and time (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) reading it once more
5. 5.True or false: “a picture timetable” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a handwritten letter (c) a phone call (d) the information sent
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it adds noise (c) it is never needed (d) it shows they understood
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a map (c) a traffic light (d) crossing your arms
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a bar chart (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a diagram of a plant
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) not trusting the speaker (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) upset after a fight
12. 12.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the audience at a show (c) the person who listens (d) the news you tell
13. 13.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) using polite words (c) one idea per line (d) slang to elders
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Meera (b) the fridge (c) Mum (d) Diya
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
17. 17.True or false: “nodding your head” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
19. 19.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) adding date and time (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) missing key details
20. 20.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
23. 23.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a traffic light (b) talking on the phone (c) a speech in assembly (d) a frown
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a smile (c) chatting with a friend (d) telling a story aloud
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) talking across a field (c) a crackly phone line (d) local words they lack
27. 27.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) visual communication
28. 28.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
30. 30.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) being very angry (b) a closed door between (c) a crackly phone line (d) hard technical words
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) hard technical words (c) a closed door between (d) talking across a field
37. 37.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the receiver
39. 39.📡 Which part of communication is a thumbs-up in return? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug

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