Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 717 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) being very angry (b) a closed door between (c) a loud drill outside (d) honking traffic
2. 2.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) slang to elders (c) using polite words (d) neat handwriting
3. 3.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or put it into words? (a) the receiver replies (b) put it into words
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) talking across a field (c) an unknown language (d) being very angry
5. 5.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the channel (b) the message (c) the feedback (d) the sender
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a loud drill outside (b) upset after a fight (c) not trusting the speaker (d) feeling too shy to talk
8. 8.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it looks neat (c) it feels like shouting (d) it saves time
9. 9.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) being very angry (d) upset after a fight
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) neat handwriting (c) short, clear sentences (d) writing in ALL CAPS
11. 11.True or false: “a map” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “a smile” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
15. 15.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) telling a story aloud (c) a letter to Nani (d) a diagram of a plant
16. 16.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
18. 18.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) walk off forever (c) argue louder (d) calm down first
19. 19.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) the card (d) the postman
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
21. 21.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) telling a story aloud (c) a notice on the board (d) a wave goodbye
22. 22.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the receiver (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the sender
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) the writer of a note (d) the idea being shared
25. 25.True or false: “a weak network” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗂️ Which type of communication is a shrug? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) visual
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) use simple words (c) use short forms (d) talk very fast
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) crossing your arms (c) telling a story aloud (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling too shy to talk? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the reply sent back
33. 33.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “using polite words” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) chatting with a friend (c) a speech in assembly (d) a notice on the board
36. 36.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) a rude tone (b) her feelings (c) a weak network (d) hard words
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
40. 40.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit

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