Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 821 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one very long sentence (b) no greeting at all (c) short, clear sentences (d) slang to elders
2. 2.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a bar chart (d) a wave goodbye
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
5. 5.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) hard technical words (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a closed door between
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking face to face (b) a phone call (c) a text message (d) the person who listens
8. 8.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
10. 10.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) neat handwriting (c) checking the spelling (d) no name at the end
12. 12.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a picture timetable (b) crossing your arms (c) a speech in assembly (d) a birthday card message
13. 13.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) give up talking (b) move to a quiet place (c) cover your ears (d) shout louder
14. 14.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) slang to elders (c) missing key details (d) one idea per line
15. 15.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) checking the spelling (c) short, clear sentences (d) too many emojis
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a phone call (b) the words of the note (c) a text message (d) the person who speaks
18. 18.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Diya (c) Meera (d) Mum
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “upset after a fight” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use simple words (b) use short forms (c) talk very fast (d) use hard words
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) chatting with a friend (c) telling a story aloud (d) answering aloud in class
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) fear of being laughed at (c) an unknown language (d) short forms like “IDK”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) no greeting at all (c) adding date and time (d) messy, rushed writing
26. 26.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) visual (d) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) a frown (c) chatting with a friend (d) answering aloud in class
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
29. 29.🔠 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
30. 30.📝 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
31. 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
33. 33.True or false: “talking on the phone” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: in communication, “the idea being shared” is the message. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) local words they lack (c) a crackly phone line (d) too much slang
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) the card (b) the postman (c) Riya (d) Kabir
40. 40.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True

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