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 a language barrier? (a) being very angry (b) a loud drill outside (c) an unknown language (d) not trusting the speaker
- 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 3.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
- 5.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) slang to elders (c) one idea per line (d) messy, rushed writing
- 6.True or false: “Meet there at the time.” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a text message (b) a smile (c) a shrug (d) telling a story aloud
- 8.True or false: “using polite words” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “being very angry” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a map (b) a bar chart (c) an email (d) a wave goodbye
- 11.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) visual (d) written
- 12.🗂️ Which type of communication is a shrug? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) non-verbal (d) written
- 13.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it shows they understood (b) it makes talks longer (c) it is never needed (d) it adds noise
- 14.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 15.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
- 18.True or false: “Gone out. Back later.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) too much slang (b) talking across a field (c) upset after a fight (d) being very angry
- 20.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
- 21.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) a joke (b) his feelings (c) the place (d) an emoji
- 22.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the feedback
- 23.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 24.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a handwritten letter (c) the reply sent back (d) a thumbs-up in return
- 26.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it looks longer (b) charts need no data (c) it hides the data (d) numbers are easy to see
- 27.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it feels like shouting (c) it saves time (d) it looks neat
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) a smile (c) a letter to Nani (d) crossing your arms
- 29.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: reading it once more? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) telling a story aloud (c) a notice on the board (d) answering aloud in class
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) fear of being laughed at (c) a crackly phone line (d) being very angry
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) nodding your head (c) talking on the phone (d) a smile
- 33.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) neat handwriting (c) using polite words (d) checking the spelling
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) telling a story aloud (c) chatting with a friend (d) a bar chart
- 35.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the idea being shared (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) the information sent
- 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 38.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who listens (d) an answer to the sender
- 39.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) walk away (b) ask what it means (c) laugh at the word (d) nod and pretend
- 40.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- an unknown language
- non-verbal
- non-verbal
- a wink
- one idea per line
- True
- telling a story aloud
- False
- True
- an email
- non-verbal
- non-verbal
- it shows they understood
- clear writing habit
- True
- a physical barrier
- a warm namaste
- False
- too much slang
- think of an idea
- the place
- the receiver
- clear writing habit
- a clear note
- a handwritten letter
- numbers are easy to see
- it feels like shouting
- a picture timetable
- clear writing habit
- a notice on the board
- a crackly phone line
- talking on the phone
- writing in ALL CAPS
- a bar chart
- think of an idea
- a thumbs-up in return
- verbal
- whoever starts the talk
- ask what it means
- False
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