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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
- 2.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 3.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) nobody replied (c) the receiver understood (d) big words were used
- 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) local words they lack (c) an unknown language (d) too much slang
- 5.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) his feelings (b) a joke (c) an emoji (d) the place
- 6.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 7.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
- 8.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) verbal (d) written
- 9.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a smile (c) a map (d) a text message
- 10.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 11.True or false: in communication, “the person who speaks” is the message. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
- 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
- 16.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) being very angry (b) too much slang (c) honking traffic (d) a closed door between
- 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 18.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) feedback
- 19.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 21.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) a weak network (c) fear of being laughed at (d) big words for a toddler
- 22.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 23.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) talking face to face (b) the person who listens (c) an answer to the sender (d) a text message
- 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
- 25.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) answering aloud in class (c) crossing your arms (d) an email
- 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a traffic light (c) chatting with a friend (d) a bar chart
- 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
- 30.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
- 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 32.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) a loud drill outside (c) too much slang (d) upset after a fight
- 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 34.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 35.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 36.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) a handwritten letter (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) a phone call
- 39.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) checking the spelling (d) one very long sentence
- 40.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) not trusting the speaker (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) hard technical words
Answer key
- telling a joke
- an emotional barrier
- the receiver understood
- a crackly phone line
- the place
- poor writing habit
- True
- non-verbal
- a map
- an unclear note
- False
- a warm hug
- a wink
- False
- a shaky voice
- too much slang
- words and body match
- feedback
- the receiver gets it
- a high five
- big words for a toddler
- True
- an answer to the sender
- False
- answering aloud in class
- True
- False
- chatting with a friend
- not much interest
- think of an idea
- clear writing habit
- a loud drill outside
- poor writing habit
- an emotional barrier
- False
- clear writing habit
- words and body match
- a nod meaning “got it”
- checking the spelling
- talking across a field
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