Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 599 · 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 bar chart (b) telling a story aloud (c) chatting with a friend (d) a speech in assembly
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the reply sent back (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the audience at a show
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) being very angry (b) not trusting the speaker (c) local words they lack (d) a closed door between
5. 5.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
9. 9.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) numbers are easy to see (b) it hides the data (c) it looks longer (d) charts need no data
13. 13.True or false: “a smile” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) verbal (c) written (d) non-verbal
21. 21.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) a barrier (d) feedback
22. 22.True or false: “being very angry” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
28. 28.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a rude tone (d) a weak network
29. 29.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) visual communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) verbal communication
30. 30.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Oi” (b) “Yo” (c) “Gimme” (d) “Please”
31. 31.📝 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
34. 34.💡 What is communication? (a) sharing ideas (b) only writing essays (c) keeping secrets (d) only talking loudly
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a bar chart (c) a map (d) a picture timetable
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a thumbs-up (c) a frown (d) a wave goodbye
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) a birthday card message (d) a smile
40. 40.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) one idea per line (c) reading it once more (d) messy, rushed writing

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