Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the writer of a note (d) the idea being shared
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) chatting with a friend (c) a speech in assembly (d) answering aloud in class
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 4.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) too many emojis (c) checking the spelling (d) saying who it is from
- 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 7.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) give up talking (c) cover your ears (d) shout louder
- 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
- 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
- 10.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) written (d) visual
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 12.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a closed door (c) a language barrier (d) a distraction
- 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
- 15.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) her feelings (d) a rude tone
- 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a shrug (c) a note in the diary (d) crossing your arms
- 19.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it is always faster (c) nobody can read it (d) it has no words
- 20.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 21.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the caller who rings (b) the person who speaks (c) the person who listens (d) the reply sent back
- 22.True or false: “a picture timetable” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
- 24.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the information sent (b) the writer of a note (c) a handwritten letter (d) an answer to the sender
- 25.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 26.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Practice changed!!!” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 27.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) a long story (b) no names (c) who, what, when, where (d) only emojis
- 28.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
- 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
- 31.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) not trusting the speaker (c) upset after a fight (d) fear of being laughed at
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) saying who it is from (c) short, clear sentences (d) slang to elders
- 34.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
- 37.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the news you tell (b) a text message (c) the person who speaks (d) the idea being shared
- 38.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 40.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the feedback (d) the sender
Answer key
- a thumbs-up in return
- a bar chart
- asking “Can I help?”
- True
- too many emojis
- a language barrier
- move to a quiet place
- bored or sleepy
- hands on hips
- visual
- raised eyebrows
- a distraction
- verbal
- reading aloud
- a weak network
- False
- False
- a note in the diary
- you can read it again
- a clear note
- the person who listens
- False
- a big, bright smile
- the writer of a note
- a language barrier
- an unclear note
- who, what, when, where
- clear writing habit
- tapping your watch
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- non-verbal
- hard technical words
- slang to elders
- True
- non-verbal
- happy
- the person who speaks
- visual
- spoken (verbal)
- the sender
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