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 diagram of a plant” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
- 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is nodding your head? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a letter to Nani (c) a smile (d) a notice on the board
- 5.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 6.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) cover your ears (c) move to a quiet place (d) shout louder
- 7.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) being very angry (c) big words for a toddler (d) local words they lack
- 8.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
- 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
- 11.True or false: “too much slang” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 12.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) hard words (b) a weak network (c) a rude tone (d) her feelings
- 13.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a notice on the board (c) a picture timetable (d) chatting with a friend
- 14.True or false: “a traffic light” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 16.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) the place (b) an emoji (c) his feelings (d) a joke
- 17.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a note in the diary (c) talking on the phone (d) a frown
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the reply sent back (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the writer of a note
- 19.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) one very long sentence (c) checking the spelling (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short, clear sentences (b) neat handwriting (c) using polite words (d) messy, rushed writing
- 21.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 22.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a shrug (b) a letter to Nani (c) chatting with a friend (d) a bar chart
- 23.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 24.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) too many emojis (c) neat handwriting (d) messy, rushed writing
- 25.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver gets it? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver gets it
- 26.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 27.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the sender
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a bar chart (c) telling a story aloud (d) a speech in assembly
- 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 30.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 31.True or false: “one very long sentence” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 32.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the writer of a note (b) the reply sent back (c) the idea being shared (d) the friend who gets it
- 33.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
- 35.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) feeling very nervous (c) not trusting the speaker (d) honking traffic
- 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
- 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
- 40.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the receiver (b) the feedback (c) the sender (d) the channel
Answer key
- False
- laughing with friends
- non-verbal
- telling a story aloud
- a language barrier
- move to a quiet place
- a loud drill outside
- the channel
- put it into words
- a red face, tight jaw
- False
- a weak network
- a picture timetable
- True
- words and body match
- the place
- talking on the phone
- the writer of a note
- checking the spelling
- messy, rushed writing
- an emotional barrier
- chatting with a friend
- spoken (verbal)
- neat handwriting
- think of an idea
- True
- the message
- a bar chart
- a language barrier
- spoken (verbal)
- True
- the writer of a note
- an unclear note
- stamping feet
- a language barrier
- honking traffic
- False
- saying “thank you”
- a pat on the back
- the sender
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