Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 686 · 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.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) feeling very nervous (c) a loud drill outside (d) hard technical words
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the writer of a note (d) the person who listens
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a text message (c) the news you tell (d) a phone call
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a map (c) a traffic light (d) a smile
8. 8.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) chatting with a friend (c) a thumbs-up (d) a note in the diary
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a bar chart (c) a text message (d) a map
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
11. 11.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) give up talking (c) shout louder (d) move to a quiet place
12. 12.True or false: in communication, “the friend who gets it” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
14. 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
15. 15.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the feedback
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
17. 17.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a frown (c) a thumbs-up (d) chatting with a friend
18. 18.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a language barrier (b) a closed door (c) a distraction (d) a weak network
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the person who speaks (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) whoever starts the talk
20. 20.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the postman (b) the card (c) Riya (d) Kabir
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) chatting with a friend (c) a speech in assembly (d) a wave goodbye
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
25. 25.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
26. 26.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗂️ Which type of communication is a note in the diary? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no greeting at all (b) using polite words (c) saying who it is from (d) adding date and time
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a note in the diary (c) a frown (d) a letter to Nani
31. 31.True or false: “a birthday card message” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “too much slang” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
34. 34.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: in communication, “the friend who gets it” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) no full stops (c) harder words (d) more capital letters
38. 38.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) talking on the phone (c) a letter to Nani (d) a speech in assembly
40. 40.True or false: “too much slang” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True

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