Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 71 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
3. 3.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no name at the end (b) one very long sentence (c) messy, rushed writing (d) saying who it is from
5. 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) reading it once more (c) short, clear sentences (d) adding date and time
6. 6.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a map (b) a picture timetable (c) nodding your head (d) a bar chart
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) an unknown language (c) a crackly phone line (d) a closed door between
10. 10.True or false: “talking on the phone” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) an email (b) a text message (c) a shrug (d) a no-entry symbol
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is hard technical words? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big words for a toddler (b) an unknown language (c) hard technical words (d) a crackly phone line
15. 15.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the person who speaks (c) the writer of a note (d) the caller who rings
19. 19.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) a traffic light (c) a letter to Nani (d) talking on the phone
20. 20.True or false: “a closed door between” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: writing in ALL CAPS? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
22. 22.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) walk off forever (c) calm down first (d) argue louder
23. 23.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the channel (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the sender
24. 24.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
25. 25.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the person who listens (b) the idea being shared (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the news you tell
27. 27.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the caller who rings (b) talking face to face (c) the friend who gets it (d) an answer to the sender
28. 28.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) too much slang (c) a crackly phone line (d) a closed door between
29. 29.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
30. 30.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) short, clear sentences (c) no greeting at all (d) using polite words
31. 31.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) turn left (c) hurry up (d) stop
32. 32.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) the fridge (c) Diya (d) Meera
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or the receiver replies? (a) think of an idea (b) the receiver replies
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a letter to Nani (c) a bar chart (d) a note in the diary
37. 37.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) one idea per line (c) messy, rushed writing (d) reading it once more
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a birthday card message (b) a bar chart (c) a diagram of a plant (d) a no-entry symbol
39. 39.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Kabir (b) the card (c) Riya (d) the postman
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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