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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 2.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) chatting with a friend (c) a birthday card message (d) crossing your arms
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) a notice on the board (c) a no-entry symbol (d) a note in the diary
- 4.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it looks neat (c) it feels like shouting (d) it saves time
- 5.True or false: “Practice changed!!!” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 6.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) slang to elders (c) too many emojis (d) checking the spelling
- 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 8.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a clear writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or put it into words? (a) the receiver gets it (b) put it into words
- 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the reply sent back (d) the information sent
- 12.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use short forms
- 13.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) give up talking (c) move to a quiet place (d) shout louder
- 14.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 15.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a frown (b) nodding your head (c) a smile (d) answering aloud in class
- 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
- 18.🎭 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
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a shrug (c) a frown (d) a smile
- 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
- 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 23.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) an email (b) a smile (c) chatting with a friend (d) a speech in assembly
- 24.📡 Which part of communication is a nod meaning “got it”? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the feedback
- 25.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Meera (c) Mum (d) Diya
- 26.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a weak network (b) a language barrier (c) a closed door (d) a distraction
- 27.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a phone call (b) the idea being shared (c) the caller who rings (d) the person who speaks
- 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
- 29.📡 Which part of communication is the reply sent back? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the channel
- 30.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 31.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
- 33.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) verbal communication (c) visual communication (d) written communication
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a closed door between (c) a weak network (d) upset after a fight
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
- 36.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a handwritten letter (c) the words of the note (d) the person who speaks
- 37.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 38.True or false: “using polite words” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 39.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) feedback (c) the sender (d) a barrier
- 40.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: missing key details? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
Answer key
- verbal
- a birthday card message
- a no-entry symbol
- it feels like shouting
- True
- checking the spelling
- True
- False
- put it into words
- words and body match
- the information sent
- use simple words
- move to a quiet place
- a language barrier
- False
- answering aloud in class
- biting nails
- words and body match
- a map
- angry
- True
- verbal
- an email
- the feedback
- Meera
- a distraction
- the idea being shared
- True
- the feedback
- True
- True
- words and body differ
- verbal communication
- upset after a fight
- saying “Well done!”
- the words of the note
- True
- False
- feedback
- poor writing habit
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