Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 661 · 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.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it makes talks longer (b) it adds noise (c) it is never needed (d) it shows they understood
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) asking a stranger (b) a quiet word after class (c) saying nothing ever (d) shouting in class
7. 7.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a shrug (b) a text message (c) answering aloud in class (d) a frown
8. 8.True or false: in communication, “the caller who rings” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
10. 10.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a notice board (b) the writer of a note (c) the news you tell (d) the idea being shared
11. 11.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
12. 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a text message (c) a note in the diary (d) an email
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
16. 16.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 What is communication? (a) keeping secrets (b) sharing ideas (c) only talking loudly (d) only writing essays
18. 18.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) written
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang to elders (b) one very long sentence (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) using polite words
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a speech in assembly” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) no greeting at all (c) one very long sentence (d) one idea per line
29. 29.📝 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
30. 30.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the channel
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or the receiver replies? (a) put it into words (b) the receiver replies
33. 33.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a letter to Nani (c) telling a story aloud (d) a notice on the board
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
36. 36.📱 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
37. 37.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
38. 38.🗂️ Which type of communication is a birthday card message? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the writer of a note (c) the person who speaks (d) whoever starts the talk
40. 40.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) reading it once more (c) too many emojis (d) neat handwriting

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