Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 800 · 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.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or the receiver replies? (a) the receiver gets it (b) the receiver replies
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧱 Which barrier to communication is honking traffic? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
5. 5.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) crossing your arms (b) a frown (c) talking on the phone (d) a traffic light
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
7. 7.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Diya (b) the fridge (c) Meera (d) Mum
8. 8.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
10. 10.True or false: “talking on the phone” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the feedback
13. 13.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the news you tell (b) the caller who rings (c) the words of the note (d) the reply sent back
14. 14.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the information sent (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the caller who rings (d) a text message
15. 15.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) a long story (c) no names (d) who, what, when, where
17. 17.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is talking across a field? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using polite words (b) checking the spelling (c) adding date and time (d) no name at the end
20. 20.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it shows they understood (b) it adds noise (c) it is never needed (d) it makes talks longer
21. 21.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the writer of a note (b) a text message (c) the one who reads it (d) an answer to the sender
22. 22.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) nodding your head (b) a note in the diary (c) a smile (d) answering aloud in class
23. 23.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or put it into words? (a) send it by a channel (b) put it into words
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) clenched fists
25. 25.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) a rude tone (b) hard words (c) a weak network (d) her feelings
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.True or false: in communication, “whoever starts the talk” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) Dadi (b) the phone call (c) Papa (d) reaching home
30. 30.True or false: “a weak network” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a letter to Nani (c) telling a story aloud (d) a wave goodbye
32. 32.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) verbal (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the person who listens (b) the reply sent back (c) a phone call (d) the person who speaks
36. 36.True or false: “upset after a fight” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📡 Which part of communication is the person who listens? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the sender (d) the feedback
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a closed door between (b) not trusting the speaker (c) big words for a toddler (d) honking traffic
40. 40.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) upset after a fight (c) a crackly phone line (d) short forms like “IDK”

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