Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 691 · 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 type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
2. 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) one very long sentence (c) one idea per line (d) too many emojis
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) visual
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the friend who gets it (c) the person who listens (d) the one who reads it
7. 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
8. 8.True or false: “an unknown language” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or send it by a channel? (a) think of an idea (b) send it by a channel
12. 12.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) too many emojis (c) short, clear sentences (d) one very long sentence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) an unknown language (d) feeling too shy to talk
14. 14.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the one who reads it (b) the writer of a note (c) the person who speaks (d) whoever starts the talk
16. 16.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
17. 17.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it saves time (c) it looks neat (d) it is too quiet
18. 18.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) feeling very nervous (c) an unknown language (d) honking traffic
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the person who listens (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the person who speaks
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the information sent (b) the friend who gets it (c) the caller who rings (d) a thumbs-up in return
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) asking the way aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a note in the diary
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the idea being shared (d) the reply sent back
27. 27.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) one idea per line (c) one very long sentence (d) neat handwriting
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
30. 30.🗂️ Which type of communication is answering aloud in class? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) move to a quiet place (c) give up talking (d) shout louder
34. 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a loud drill outside (c) talking across a field (d) feeling very nervous
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a notice board (b) the news you tell (c) a handwritten letter (d) the reply sent back

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