Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 643 · 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 phone call (b) the words of the note (c) the information sent (d) the news you tell
2. 2.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) nobody can read it (c) it has no words (d) you can read it again
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
6. 6.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) walk off forever (c) calm down first (d) argue louder
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
8. 8.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the idea being shared (b) an answer to the sender (c) the one who reads it (d) a nod meaning “got it”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a notice board (c) a phone call (d) an answer to the sender
11. 11.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) only writing essays (c) sharing ideas (d) keeping secrets
12. 12.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Yo” (b) “Gimme” (c) “Please” (d) “Oi”
13. 13.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) being very angry (c) upset after a fight (d) an unknown language
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a diagram of a plant (c) answering aloud in class (d) a no-entry symbol
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) a speech in assembly (c) talking on the phone (d) telling a story aloud
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the message
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a frown (c) a thumbs-up (d) a letter to Nani
19. 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
20. 20.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it is never needed (c) it shows they understood (d) it adds noise
21. 21.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
23. 23.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) checking the spelling (c) one very long sentence (d) messy, rushed writing
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) honking traffic (c) talking across a field (d) a crackly phone line
27. 27.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) laugh at the word (c) nod and pretend (d) ask what it means
28. 28.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) no full stops (c) short sentences (d) harder words
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
30. 30.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) shouting in class (b) asking a stranger (c) a quiet word after class (d) saying nothing ever
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “neat handwriting” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) verbal (c) visual (d) non-verbal
34. 34.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the person who listens (b) the idea being shared (c) the news you tell (d) a text message
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) a closed door between (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) feeling too shy to talk
36. 36.True or false: “a note in the diary” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the audience at a show (d) an answer to the sender
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud

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