Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 628 · 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 frown (b) a shrug (c) a smile (d) a diagram of a plant
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling very nervous (b) honking traffic (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) being very angry
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a letter to Nani (c) a speech in assembly (d) nodding your head
5. 5.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the feedback
7. 7.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it is always faster (c) it has no words (d) nobody can read it
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a traffic light (c) a note in the diary (d) answering aloud in class
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a shrug (c) answering aloud in class (d) chatting with a friend
12. 12.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
15. 15.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the message
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) big words for a toddler (c) too much slang (d) upset after a fight
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “a weak network” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) hard technical words (c) a weak network (d) too much slang
21. 21.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
22. 22.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the message. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📝 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
24. 24.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
25. 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
26. 26.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) neat handwriting (c) reading it once more (d) saying who it is from
27. 27.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) talking on the phone (c) a smile (d) crossing your arms
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the caller who rings (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the one who reads it
29. 29.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
33. 33.True or false: “a notice on the board” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) slang to elders (c) saying who it is from (d) writing in ALL CAPS
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) a loud drill outside (c) talking across a field (d) local words they lack
36. 36.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) using polite words (d) no name at the end
37. 37.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) a rude tone (d) her feelings
38. 38.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) written
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit

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