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 a physical barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) a loud drill outside (d) fear of being laughed at
- 2.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
- 4.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) no full stops (c) harder words (d) short sentences
- 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) saying who it is from (c) one idea per line (d) neat handwriting
- 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 8.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or think of an idea? (a) send it by a channel (b) think of an idea
- 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
- 11.True or false: “local words they lack” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) nodding your head (c) talking on the phone (d) crossing your arms
- 13.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 14.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 15.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 16.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
- 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 18.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the sender
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) chatting with a friend (c) asking the way aloud (d) a thumbs-up
- 20.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 21.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) calm down first (b) argue louder (c) walk off forever (d) send long texts
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) the information sent (c) a phone call (d) the news you tell
- 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 24.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) a barrier (c) the sender (d) feedback
- 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
- 26.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a wave goodbye (c) telling a story aloud (d) asking the way aloud
- 27.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 28.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 29.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
- 30.True or false: “a picture timetable” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 31.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
- 33.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
- 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 35.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 37.💡 What is communication? (a) sharing ideas (b) keeping secrets (c) only writing essays (d) only talking loudly
- 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the audience at a show (b) a phone call (c) a notice board (d) talking face to face
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) an answer to the sender (d) the idea being shared
Answer key
- a loud drill outside
- clear writing habit
- nervous
- short sentences
- writing in ALL CAPS
- a language barrier
- verbal
- an emotional barrier
- think of an idea
- bored or sleepy
- False
- talking on the phone
- False
- send it by a channel
- visual
- think of an idea
- words and body differ
- the receiver
- a thumbs-up
- clear writing habit
- calm down first
- a phone call
- non-verbal
- feedback
- angry
- a wave goodbye
- False
- the receiver gets it
- it shows real feelings
- True
- False
- False
- True
- a warm hug
- a physical barrier
- spoken (verbal)
- sharing ideas
- non-verbal
- the audience at a show
- an answer to the sender
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