Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 79 · 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.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) verbal (c) non-verbal (d) visual
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the spelling (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) saying who it is from (d) using polite words
6. 6.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) non-verbal (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) visual
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a weak network (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a loud drill outside
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
9. 9.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) the receiver understood (c) nobody replied (d) big words were used
11. 11.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) big words for a toddler (c) hard technical words (d) a crackly phone line
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) a crackly phone line (c) a loud drill outside (d) big words for a toddler
13. 13.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
14. 14.📡 Which part of communication is a notice board? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the feedback (d) the sender
15. 15.True or false: “crossing your arms” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “too much slang” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the news you tell
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) harder words (b) more capital letters (c) no full stops (d) short sentences
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) an unknown language (c) big words for a toddler (d) hard technical words
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a birthday card message” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.True or false: “a notice on the board” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: slang to elders? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
32. 32.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
34. 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is a letter to Nani? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
35. 35.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the reply sent back (b) the person who listens (c) talking face to face (d) the person who speaks
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
37. 37.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) an email (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a letter to Nani (d) a smile
38. 38.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
39. 39.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the message (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the channel
40. 40.True or false: “answering aloud in class” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False

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