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 is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the words of the note (c) the information sent (d) the writer of a note
- 2.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) one very long sentence (c) short, clear sentences (d) messy, rushed writing
- 3.True or false: in communication, “a thumbs-up in return” is the message. (a) True (b) False
- 4.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the message
- 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
- 6.📡 Which part of communication is the reply sent back? (a) the channel (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the sender
- 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using polite words (b) checking the spelling (c) saying who it is from (d) too many emojis
- 9.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) talk very fast (c) use hard words (d) use short forms
- 11.True or false: “local words they lack” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
- 13.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 14.🔊 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) shout louder (d) cover your ears
- 15.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
- 17.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 18.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 19.True or false: “honking traffic” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 20.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 21.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) being very angry (b) a crackly phone line (c) honking traffic (d) a weak network
- 22.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) being very angry (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) not trusting the speaker
- 24.True or false: “nodding your head” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 25.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) one idea per line (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
- 26.📝 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
- 27.True or false: “saying who it is from” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 29.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the message
- 30.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) answering aloud in class (c) a shrug (d) a smile
- 31.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) stop (c) turn left (d) go
- 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
- 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 35.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) no greeting at all (d) reading it once more
- 36.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 37.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) checking the spelling (c) no name at the end (d) too many emojis
- 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 40.True or false: “a text message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- the writer of a note
- short, clear sentences
- False
- the sender
- telling a joke
- the feedback
- non-verbal
- too many emojis
- True
- use simple words
- False
- False
- True
- move to a quiet place
- clear writing habit
- a thumbs-up
- an emotional barrier
- True
- True
- clear writing habit
- being very angry
- spoken (verbal)
- too much slang
- False
- missing key details
- a clear note
- True
- False
- the sender
- answering aloud in class
- stop
- non-verbal
- clear writing habit
- a language barrier
- reading it once more
- a physical barrier
- checking the spelling
- nervous
- written
- True
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