Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 75 · 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) feeling too shy to talk (c) a crackly phone line (d) feeling very nervous
2. 2.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) talk very fast (b) use simple words (c) use short forms (d) use hard words
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) one idea per line (c) saying who it is from (d) writing in ALL CAPS
4. 4.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) no greeting at all (c) adding date and time (d) one idea per line
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) talking face to face (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the reply sent back
6. 6.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
7. 7.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
8. 8.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the writer of a note (c) a phone call (d) an answer to the sender
9. 9.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) one very long sentence (c) checking the spelling (d) no name at the end
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.🧱 Which barrier to communication is short forms like “IDK”? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) an unknown language (d) fear of being laughed at
13. 13.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a crackly phone line (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a loud drill outside
15. 15.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) an unknown language (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
20. 20.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
22. 22.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a text message (b) a smile (c) a wave goodbye (d) a speech in assembly
26. 26.True or false: “a picture timetable” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
28. 28.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the audience at a show (b) an answer to the sender (c) the information sent (d) the caller who rings
29. 29.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Diya (c) Mum (d) Meera
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
32. 32.True or false: “asking the way aloud” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice on the board (b) a diagram of a plant (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a map
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) nodding your head (c) a birthday card message (d) a shrug
35. 35.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the message (b) the receiver (c) the sender (d) the channel
36. 36.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a traffic light (c) a thumbs-up (d) a frown
37. 37.True or false: “slang to elders” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a language barrier (b) a closed door (c) a distraction (d) a weak network
39. 39.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the caller who rings (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the words of the note (d) a phone call
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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