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 spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a thumbs-up (c) crossing your arms (d) a letter to Nani
- 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
- 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 4.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) checking the spelling (c) too many emojis (d) adding date and time
- 6.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) written
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard technical words (b) big words for a toddler (c) too much slang (d) talking across a field
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) too many emojis (d) neat handwriting
- 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 11.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the idea being shared (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the person who listens
- 12.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 13.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) visual communication (c) no communication (d) written communication
- 14.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a smile (c) crossing your arms (d) a map
- 15.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
- 17.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) Diya (c) Meera (d) the fridge
- 18.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a closed door (c) a weak network (d) a language barrier
- 19.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) chatting with a friend (c) an email (d) a shrug
- 20.📡 Which part of communication is the idea being shared? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
- 22.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) hard technical words (d) big words for a toddler
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no greeting at all (b) using polite words (c) short, clear sentences (d) neat handwriting
- 24.📝 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
- 25.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the channel
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a text message (c) a map (d) an email
- 27.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 28.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) who, what, when, where (d) a long story
- 29.True or false: in communication, “a handwritten letter” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 30.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the reply sent back (b) a phone call (c) a notice board (d) the one who reads it
- 31.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
- 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
- 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 35.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) honking traffic (c) big words for a toddler (d) a weak network
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) too much slang (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) upset after a fight
- 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 39.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 40.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) move to a quiet place (b) cover your ears (c) shout louder (d) give up talking
Answer key
- answering aloud in class
- True
- verbal
- True
- too many emojis
- True
- non-verbal
- talking across a field
- neat handwriting
- False
- whoever starts the talk
- non-verbal
- verbal communication
- chatting with a friend
- a physical barrier
- False
- Meera
- a distraction
- an email
- the message
- True
- a crackly phone line
- no greeting at all
- a clear note
- the receiver
- a map
- clear writing habit
- who, what, when, where
- False
- the one who reads it
- an unclear note
- checking the clock often
- a thumbs-up
- visual
- a clear note
- big words for a toddler
- too much slang
- words and body match
- spoken (verbal)
- move to a quiet place
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