Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 61 · 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 of these is the channel? (a) the idea being shared (b) the reply sent back (c) a phone call (d) the writer of a note
2. 2.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) written communication
3. 3.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the sender
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a no-entry symbol (c) asking the way aloud (d) a picture timetable
5. 5.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) the postman (d) the card
6. 6.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) feeling very nervous (c) being very angry (d) short forms like “IDK”
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) crossing your arms (c) a smile (d) a diagram of a plant
10. 10.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📡 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
12. 12.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the reply sent back (b) an answer to the sender (c) the audience at a show (d) whoever starts the talk
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a text message (c) a speech in assembly (d) crossing your arms
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
18. 18.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) checking the spelling (c) using polite words (d) messy, rushed writing
19. 19.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) feedback
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) an answer to the sender (c) the writer of a note (d) a thumbs-up in return
23. 23.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a notice board (b) the audience at a show (c) the news you tell (d) a thumbs-up in return
24. 24.True or false: “using polite words” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a text message (b) a diagram of a plant (c) nodding your head (d) chatting with a friend
27. 27.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) not trusting the speaker (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) local words they lack
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a handwritten letter (c) a text message (d) the friend who gets it
29. 29.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) not trusting the speaker (c) being very angry (d) a loud drill outside
30. 30.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
31. 31.True or false: in communication, “talking face to face” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) talking on the phone (c) chatting with a friend (d) a letter to Nani
33. 33.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) short, clear sentences (c) adding date and time (d) missing key details
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
36. 36.True or false: “a traffic light” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who gets it (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the one who reads it (d) the audience at a show
38. 38.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a frown (b) a letter to Nani (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a thumbs-up
40. 40.📝 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) an unclear note (b) a clear note

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