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.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a diagram of a plant (c) a picture timetable (d) an email
- 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) a birthday card message (c) a note in the diary (d) a text message
- 5.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 8.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a map (b) a thumbs-up (c) a notice on the board (d) a picture timetable
- 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
- 10.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 12.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) shout louder (c) give up talking (d) move to a quiet place
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) fear of being laughed at (c) talking across a field (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 15.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a note in the diary (c) a birthday card message (d) talking on the phone
- 16.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) calm down first (b) send long texts (c) argue louder (d) walk off forever
- 17.True or false: “reading it once more” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 18.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver gets it (b) send it by a channel
- 19.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it looks longer (b) charts need no data (c) numbers are easy to see (d) it hides the data
- 20.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
- 21.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) visual communication
- 22.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) verbal
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
- 24.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 25.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) nobody replied (c) big words were used (d) the receiver understood
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too many emojis (b) neat handwriting (c) no greeting at all (d) missing key details
- 27.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 28.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 30.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) a barrier (c) feedback (d) the sender
- 32.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 33.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) too much slang (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) upset after a fight (d) not trusting the speaker
- 34.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
- 36.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a map (b) a thumbs-up (c) a no-entry symbol (d) chatting with a friend
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) a traffic light (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a smile
- 40.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) nod and pretend (c) ask what it means (d) laugh at the word
Answer key
- False
- an email
- non-verbal
- nodding your head
- True
- False
- words and body match
- a thumbs-up
- saying “thank you”
- poor writing habit
- words and body differ
- move to a quiet place
- talking across a field
- written
- talking on the phone
- calm down first
- False
- send it by a channel
- numbers are easy to see
- spoken (verbal)
- verbal communication
- visual
- a wink
- a clear note
- the receiver understood
- neat handwriting
- False
- True
- words and body differ
- True
- feedback
- a clear note
- too much slang
- True
- visual
- True
- True
- chatting with a friend
- a smile
- ask what it means
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