Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 59 · 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) whoever starts the talk (b) the person who listens (c) the person who speaks (d) the writer of a note
2. 2.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a rude tone (c) her feelings (d) a weak network
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
4. 4.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or the receiver replies? (a) put it into words (b) the receiver replies
5. 5.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
6. 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) numbers are easy to see (b) it hides the data (c) charts need no data (d) it looks longer
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.True or false: “honking traffic” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the audience at a show (b) the person who listens (c) the writer of a note (d) the friend who gets it
13. 13.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) Kabir (c) the card (d) Riya
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) talking on the phone (c) a birthday card message (d) a wave goodbye
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
16. 16.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the sender
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using polite words (b) reading it once more (c) adding date and time (d) one very long sentence
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) it has no words (c) nobody can read it (d) you can read it again
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) the writer of a note (c) the idea being shared (d) the person who speaks
21. 21.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the one who reads it (c) the friend who gets it (d) a notice board
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
23. 23.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) chatting with a friend (c) a shrug (d) a text message
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big words for a toddler (b) an unknown language (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) a weak network
26. 26.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the caller who rings (d) whoever starts the talk
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a smile (c) talking on the phone (d) chatting with a friend
30. 30.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) being very angry (c) a weak network (d) a crackly phone line
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a closed door between (b) not trusting the speaker (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) big words for a toddler
33. 33.📡 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
34. 34.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the channel
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) a loud drill outside (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) feeling very nervous
36. 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
37. 37.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) feeling very nervous (c) a crackly phone line (d) hard technical words
38. 38.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) turn left (c) go (d) stop
39. 39.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the receiver
40. 40.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) too many emojis (c) short, clear sentences (d) neat handwriting

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