Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 742 · 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) fear of being laughed at (b) being very angry (c) upset after a fight (d) hard technical words
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
5. 5.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) checking the spelling (c) one idea per line (d) short, clear sentences
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Please” (b) “Yo” (c) “Gimme” (d) “Oi”
8. 8.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) local words they lack (d) honking traffic
9. 9.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a text message (b) talking on the phone (c) a diagram of a plant (d) an email
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the person who speaks (d) the caller who rings
11. 11.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
12. 12.True or false: “a traffic light” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) honking traffic (c) a weak network (d) not trusting the speaker
14. 14.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) verbal (c) visual (d) non-verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
17. 17.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: in communication, “the caller who rings” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the receiver understood (b) nobody replied (c) big words were used (d) the sender talked most
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a no-entry symbol (c) telling a story aloud (d) a picture timetable
22. 22.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) calm down first (b) walk off forever (c) send long texts (d) argue louder
23. 23.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) telling a story aloud (c) a birthday card message (d) a bar chart
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) no greeting at all (c) reading it once more (d) short, clear sentences
28. 28.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) asking the way aloud (c) a map (d) answering aloud in class
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) written
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a notice on the board (c) a speech in assembly (d) telling a story aloud
31. 31.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗂️ Which type of communication is a notice on the board? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a diagram of a plant (c) crossing your arms (d) a bar chart
35. 35.True or false: “honking traffic” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a note in the diary (c) talking on the phone (d) chatting with a friend
38. 38.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) give up talking (c) shout louder (d) move to a quiet place
40. 40.🗂️ Which type of communication is a shrug? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written

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