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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
- 2.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the information sent (b) the writer of a note (c) a handwritten letter (d) the audience at a show
- 3.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) telling a story aloud (d) an email
- 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
- 6.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 7.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
- 9.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the friend who gets it (b) the news you tell (c) the person who speaks (d) a text message
- 10.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) verbal communication (c) visual communication (d) no communication
- 11.🎭 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
- 12.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 13.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a shrug (c) a note in the diary (d) chatting with a friend
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
- 15.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a birthday card message (c) a notice on the board (d) nodding your head
- 16.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 17.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) too many emojis (c) checking the spelling (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
- 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is a diagram of a plant? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 21.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the sender (c) the channel (d) feedback
- 22.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 23.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Oi” (b) “Gimme” (c) “Please” (d) “Yo”
- 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
- 25.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too many emojis (b) neat handwriting (c) checking the spelling (d) using polite words
- 27.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a map (c) a wave goodbye (d) asking the way aloud
- 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is an email? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) spoken (verbal)
- 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking across a field (b) local words they lack (c) honking traffic (d) a loud drill outside
- 33.📡 Which part of communication is the news you tell? (a) the feedback (b) the receiver (c) the message (d) the channel
- 34.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) one very long sentence (c) no name at the end (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
- 36.📡 Which part of communication is whoever starts the talk? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the channel
- 37.True or false: “not trusting the speaker” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 39.True or false: in communication, “talking face to face” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who listens (b) the one who reads it (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) the audience at a show
Answer key
- True
- the information sent
- True
- a thumbs-up
- bored or sleepy
- non-verbal
- True
- visual
- a text message
- verbal communication
- words and body match
- an emotional barrier
- a shrug
- a wink
- nodding your head
- clear writing habit
- checking the spelling
- the face and body
- visual
- verbal
- feedback
- True
- “Please”
- True
- False
- too many emojis
- poor writing habit
- a map
- written
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- raised eyebrows
- local words they lack
- the message
- reading it once more
- True
- the sender
- False
- a clear note
- True
- a nod meaning “got it”
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