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.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: messy, rushed writing? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) a handwritten letter (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the reply sent back
- 3.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a letter to Nani (c) a text message (d) a note in the diary
- 4.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) send long texts (c) argue louder (d) calm down first
- 5.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) the fridge (c) Diya (d) Meera
- 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
- 8.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a phone call (b) a text message (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) talking face to face
- 10.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a smile (c) a traffic light (d) a note in the diary
- 11.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) slang to elders (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) missing key details
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a text message (c) a note in the diary (d) an email
- 13.📡 Which part of communication is the person who speaks? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the sender
- 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the information sent (d) a thumbs-up in return
- 16.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) neat handwriting (d) one very long sentence
- 17.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 19.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a notice on the board (c) asking the way aloud (d) a bar chart
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the words of the note (c) the information sent (d) the idea being shared
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a story aloud (b) a smile (c) a wave goodbye (d) nodding your head
- 22.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) visual communication (b) verbal communication (c) written communication (d) no communication
- 23.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a text message (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a smile
- 24.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one idea per line? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
- 28.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 29.📡 Which part of communication is the one who reads it? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the feedback (d) the channel
- 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
- 31.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 32.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) one idea per line (c) messy, rushed writing (d) short, clear sentences
- 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
- 34.True or false: in communication, “an answer to the sender” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 36.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 37.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) turn left (c) stop (d) hurry up
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) hard technical words (c) a closed door between (d) short forms like “IDK”
- 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
- 40.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
Answer key
- poor writing habit
- a handwritten letter
- a wave goodbye
- calm down first
- Meera
- asking “Can I help?”
- asking “Can I help?”
- think of an idea
- a nod meaning “got it”
- a note in the diary
- using polite words
- answering aloud in class
- the sender
- visual
- the information sent
- neat handwriting
- written
- non-verbal
- asking the way aloud
- whoever starts the talk
- telling a story aloud
- verbal communication
- a smile
- clear writing habit
- non-verbal
- words and body match
- clenched fists
- the receiver gets it
- the receiver
- happy
- True
- messy, rushed writing
- nervous
- False
- verbal
- feedback
- stop
- a closed door between
- laughing with friends
- clear writing habit
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