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 part of communication is a phone call? (a) the receiver (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the channel
- 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a thumbs-up (c) a note in the diary (d) nodding your head
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a traffic light (c) crossing your arms (d) a thumbs-up
- 5.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no greeting at all (b) no name at the end (c) short, clear sentences (d) too many emojis
- 7.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) stop (b) hurry up (c) turn left (d) go
- 8.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a crackly phone line (d) upset after a fight
- 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
- 10.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) the friend who gets it (c) the person who listens (d) the person who speaks
- 12.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 14.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a frown (b) telling a story aloud (c) a shrug (d) a no-entry symbol
- 15.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 16.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
- 17.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it looks neat (c) it is too quiet (d) it saves time
- 18.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) True (b) False
- 19.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) too many emojis (c) no greeting at all (d) checking the spelling
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a thumbs-up (c) a notice on the board (d) an email
- 21.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) a closed door between (c) a loud drill outside (d) being very angry
- 22.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use short forms (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use hard words
- 23.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the idea being shared (b) the one who reads it (c) an answer to the sender (d) a phone call
- 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) a weak network (c) honking traffic (d) fear of being laughed at
- 27.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) local words they lack (b) hard technical words (c) big words for a toddler (d) being very angry
- 29.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) verbal (d) visual
- 30.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) saying who it is from (c) no name at the end (d) one very long sentence
- 31.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 32.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
- 33.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
- 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 36.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 37.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) asking the way aloud (c) a picture timetable (d) a map
- 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 40.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) no full stops (b) harder words (c) more capital letters (d) short sentences
Answer key
- the channel
- clapping with joy
- a note in the diary
- a traffic light
- the channel
- short, clear sentences
- stop
- a crackly phone line
- put it into words
- it shows real feelings
- the person who speaks
- False
- verbal
- a no-entry symbol
- the channel
- put it into words
- it feels like shouting
- True
- checking the spelling
- a thumbs-up
- being very angry
- use simple words
- a phone call
- words and body differ
- happy
- fear of being laughed at
- False
- being very angry
- visual
- saying who it is from
- True
- the face and body
- the feedback
- a wink
- words and body match
- True
- the channel
- asking the way aloud
- clear writing habit
- short sentences
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