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 is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) whoever starts the talk
- 2.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a notice board (c) the news you tell (d) the one who reads it
- 3.🎭 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
- 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
- 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
- 6.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 7.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a phone call (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the information sent (d) whoever starts the talk
- 8.True or false: “an unknown language” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) talking face to face (c) a text message (d) a handwritten letter
- 10.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a phone call (b) the information sent (c) the caller who rings (d) a handwritten letter
- 11.🗂️ Which type of communication is asking the way aloud? (a) written (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) non-verbal
- 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 14.True or false: “reading it once more” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) hurry up (c) turn left (d) stop
- 16.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 17.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) hard technical words (b) talking across a field (c) a crackly phone line (d) upset after a fight
- 18.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is a smile? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
- 20.True or false: “honking traffic” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 21.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Diya (b) Mum (c) the fridge (d) Meera
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
- 23.📡 Which part of communication is a handwritten letter? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the channel
- 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
- 25.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the reply sent back (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) an answer to the sender (d) the writer of a note
- 26.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) visual communication (c) verbal communication (d) no communication
- 27.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) big words for a toddler (d) a weak network
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the caller who rings (b) a handwritten letter (c) a notice board (d) a phone call
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a frown (b) a letter to Nani (c) a birthday card message (d) a text message
- 30.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) an email (b) talking on the phone (c) asking the way aloud (d) a picture timetable
- 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) local words they lack (c) being very angry (d) not trusting the speaker
- 33.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) you can read it again (c) nobody can read it (d) it has no words
- 34.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) written (d) visual
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) answering aloud in class (c) a picture timetable (d) a no-entry symbol
- 36.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) nodding your head (c) a letter to Nani (d) a diagram of a plant
- 37.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) Riya (c) Kabir (d) the postman
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) one idea per line (c) missing key details (d) reading it once more
- 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 40.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver replies (b) send it by a channel
Answer key
- the words of the note
- the one who reads it
- words and body match
- False
- angry
- the sender
- whoever starts the talk
- False
- a nod meaning “got it”
- the information sent
- spoken (verbal)
- words and body differ
- verbal
- True
- stop
- a clear note
- hard technical words
- clear writing habit
- non-verbal
- True
- Meera
- whispering a secret
- the channel
- a warm namaste
- the writer of a note
- verbal communication
- feeling too shy to talk
- the caller who rings
- a frown
- a picture timetable
- it shows real feelings
- local words they lack
- you can read it again
- visual
- answering aloud in class
- nodding your head
- Kabir
- missing key details
- verbal
- send it by a channel
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