Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 756 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it hides the data (b) it looks longer (c) charts need no data (d) numbers are easy to see
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a handwritten letter (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) an answer to the sender
5. 5.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) walk off forever (c) calm down first (d) argue louder
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a weak network (d) a rude tone
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: in communication, “the person who listens” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) verbal
12. 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
13. 13.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
15. 15.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) visual communication (b) written communication (c) verbal communication (d) no communication
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
17. 17.💡 What is communication? (a) keeping secrets (b) only talking loudly (c) only writing essays (d) sharing ideas
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) local words they lack (c) not trusting the speaker (d) an unknown language
21. 21.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) the sender talked most (c) nobody replied (d) the receiver understood
23. 23.True or false: “missing key details” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) saying who it is from (c) checking the spelling (d) reading it once more
26. 26.True or false: “nodding your head” is written communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “a birthday card message” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it saves time (b) it feels like shouting (c) it looks neat (d) it is too quiet
29. 29.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) an unknown language (c) honking traffic (d) upset after a fight
30. 30.📡 Which part of communication is a text message? (a) the feedback (b) the message (c) the receiver (d) the channel
31. 31.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) a long story (c) who, what, when, where (d) no names
32. 32.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
35. 35.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) asking the way aloud (c) a notice on the board (d) a picture timetable
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
38. 38.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) upset after a fight (b) honking traffic (c) too much slang (d) a crackly phone line
39. 39.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a text message (c) a picture timetable (d) talking on the phone
40. 40.True or false: “a closed door between” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False

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