Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 720 · 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.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it looks neat (c) it saves time (d) it feels like shouting
2. 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
3. 3.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
4. 4.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) Papa (b) reaching home (c) Dadi (d) the phone call
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
6. 6.📡 Which part of communication is the information sent? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the feedback (d) the channel
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a smile (c) a frown (d) a traffic light
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the writer of a note
9. 9.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the channel
10. 10.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the reply sent back (c) the caller who rings (d) the friend who gets it
13. 13.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📝 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
15. 15.True or false: “short, clear sentences” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) the postman (d) the card
18. 18.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) turn left (b) hurry up (c) stop (d) go
19. 19.📝 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
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
21. 21.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
23. 23.True or false: “talking on the phone” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) chatting with a friend (c) a picture timetable (d) talking on the phone
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) neat handwriting (c) missing key details (d) slang to elders
28. 28.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) use short forms (c) use hard words (d) talk very fast
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who speaks (d) the information sent
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the information sent (c) the caller who rings (d) the writer of a note
31. 31.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) no full stops (c) harder words (d) more capital letters
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) no greeting at all (c) reading it once more (d) messy, rushed writing
33. 33.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a weak network (c) a language barrier (d) a distraction
34. 34.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) an unknown language (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a closed door between
35. 35.True or false: “feeling very nervous” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a thumbs-up (c) a note in the diary (d) chatting with a friend
37. 37.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
38. 38.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a map (c) telling a story aloud (d) a text message
39. 39.True or false: “using polite words” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)

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