Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 65 · 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 a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) too much slang (c) an unknown language (d) honking traffic
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) neat handwriting (b) reading it once more (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) argue louder (b) calm down first (c) walk off forever (d) send long texts
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a text message (b) the words of the note (c) a handwritten letter (d) whoever starts the talk
10. 10.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) feeling very nervous (c) a closed door between (d) upset after a fight
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) no communication (c) visual communication (d) verbal communication
13. 13.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) talking on the phone (c) a note in the diary (d) nodding your head
15. 15.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the channel (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the receiver
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) a long story (b) who, what, when, where (c) only emojis (d) no names
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Oi” (b) “Please” (c) “Yo” (d) “Gimme”
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
23. 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
24. 24.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a bar chart (b) chatting with a friend (c) a traffic light (d) an email
25. 25.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the receiver
26. 26.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
27. 27.💡 What is communication? (a) keeping secrets (b) only talking loudly (c) sharing ideas (d) only writing essays
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a note in the diary (c) a birthday card message (d) talking on the phone
30. 30.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the sender (b) a barrier (c) feedback (d) the channel
31. 31.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it shows they understood (c) it makes talks longer (d) it adds noise
32. 32.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) stop (b) turn left (c) hurry up (d) go
33. 33.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the feedback
34. 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
35. 35.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
36. 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
37. 37.True or false: “a weak network” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “talking on the phone” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) the fridge (c) Meera (d) Diya

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