Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 74 · 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) honking traffic (b) feeling very nervous (c) upset after a fight (d) fear of being laughed at
2. 2.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a wave goodbye (c) a text message (d) talking on the phone
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) neat handwriting (c) no name at the end (d) saying who it is from
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) a phone call (c) a text message (d) whoever starts the talk
7. 7.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) talking across a field (c) a weak network (d) too much slang
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a letter to Nani (c) a no-entry symbol (d) chatting with a friend
10. 10.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a shrug (b) a speech in assembly (c) answering aloud in class (d) a map
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a frown (c) nodding your head (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) short, clear sentences (c) messy, rushed writing (d) adding date and time
15. 15.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
17. 17.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the person who speaks (c) a handwritten letter (d) an answer to the sender
18. 18.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
19. 19.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) a notice on the board (c) a thumbs-up (d) a birthday card message
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a note in the diary (c) a birthday card message (d) nodding your head
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the one who reads it (c) talking face to face (d) a notice board
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) missing key details (c) neat handwriting (d) one idea per line
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) asking the way aloud (c) nodding your head (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the friend who gets it (d) the caller who rings
29. 29.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) hard technical words (b) being very angry (c) talking across a field (d) upset after a fight
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is a note in the diary? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
35. 35.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) crossing your arms (c) answering aloud in class (d) a map
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) a wave goodbye (c) a smile (d) a shrug
37. 37.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a closed door between (b) a weak network (c) honking traffic (d) too much slang
38. 38.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) harder words (c) no full stops (d) short sentences
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) feeling very nervous (c) upset after a fight (d) a weak network
40. 40.True or false: “a map” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True

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