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.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
- 2.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 3.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 4.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it makes talks longer (c) it shows they understood (d) it adds noise
- 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 6.True or false: “an email” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 7.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
- 9.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 10.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a bar chart (d) a thumbs-up
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) reading it once more (c) one idea per line (d) messy, rushed writing
- 13.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
- 14.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) reaching home (b) the phone call (c) Papa (d) Dadi
- 15.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 16.True or false: “messy, rushed writing” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) asking the way aloud (c) telling a story aloud (d) an email
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) answering aloud in class (c) asking the way aloud (d) telling a story aloud
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a frown (b) crossing your arms (c) a wave goodbye (d) a notice on the board
- 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
- 21.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a traffic light (c) a text message (d) a wave goodbye
- 22.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 24.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
- 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
- 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
- 27.🎭 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
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
- 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 30.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
- 31.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the one who reads it (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the writer of a note (d) the information sent
- 32.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) read it once more (c) add ten emojis (d) tear it up
- 33.True or false: “upset after a fight” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a shrug (b) a birthday card message (c) a note in the diary (d) a letter to Nani
- 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
- 37.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) no greeting at all (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) saying who it is from
- 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: slang to elders? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being very angry (b) a loud drill outside (c) talking across a field (d) a closed door between
- 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
Answer key
- think of an idea
- an unclear note
- an unclear note
- it shows they understood
- visual
- False
- clear writing habit
- a big, bright smile
- True
- False
- a thumbs-up
- messy, rushed writing
- send it by a channel
- the phone call
- an emotional barrier
- False
- an email
- a letter to Nani
- a notice on the board
- nervous
- a wave goodbye
- poor writing habit
- a physical barrier
- non-verbal
- False
- glaring eyes
- words and body differ
- shouting “Goal!”
- words and body match
- the face and body
- the one who reads it
- read it once more
- False
- a shrug
- True
- bored
- saying who it is from
- poor writing habit
- being very angry
- words and body differ
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