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 match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) an unknown language (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) answering aloud in class (b) a map (c) a birthday card message (d) a shrug
- 5.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) a picture timetable (c) a no-entry symbol (d) talking on the phone
- 6.True or false: in communication, “the writer of a note” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
- 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is a speech in assembly? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
- 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 9.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
- 12.True or false: “nodding your head” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 13.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 16.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver gets it (b) send it by a channel
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per line (b) saying who it is from (c) messy, rushed writing (d) neat handwriting
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
- 19.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 20.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) hurry up (b) stop (c) go (d) turn left
- 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
- 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
- 23.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 24.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no name at the end (b) checking the spelling (c) no greeting at all (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 25.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 26.📡 Which part of communication is the friend who gets it? (a) the channel (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the receiver
- 27.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) big words were used (b) nobody replied (c) the receiver understood (d) the sender talked most
- 28.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a weak network (b) big words for a toddler (c) not trusting the speaker (d) upset after a fight
- 29.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a wave goodbye (b) nodding your head (c) a picture timetable (d) a speech in assembly
- 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
- 31.True or false: “one idea per line” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 32.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) missing key details (c) neat handwriting (d) writing in ALL CAPS
- 33.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) who, what, when, where (c) only emojis (d) a long story
- 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
- 35.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
- 37.📝 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
- 38.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Kabir (b) the card (c) Riya (d) the postman
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) crossing your arms (c) chatting with a friend (d) a frown
- 40.True or false: “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- True
- False
- fear of being laughed at
- answering aloud in class
- talking on the phone
- True
- spoken (verbal)
- False
- True
- words and body differ
- not much interest
- True
- clear writing habit
- False
- False
- send it by a channel
- messy, rushed writing
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- non-verbal
- stop
- tapping your watch
- True
- True
- checking the spelling
- written
- the receiver
- the receiver understood
- big words for a toddler
- a picture timetable
- saying “thank you”
- False
- neat handwriting
- who, what, when, where
- True
- clear writing habit
- a thumbs-up
- a clear note
- Kabir
- chatting with a friend
- False
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