Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 84 · 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 of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a smile (c) a traffic light (d) a wave goodbye
2. 2.🧠 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
3. 3.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) too much slang (b) a crackly phone line (c) hard technical words (d) local words they lack
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the sender (b) the feedback (c) the message (d) the receiver
7. 7.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a bar chart (c) an email (d) a picture timetable
8. 8.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a closed door between? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
9. 9.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a thumbs-up in return (b) the information sent (c) a text message (d) the reply sent back
10. 10.🔊 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
11. 11.🧱 Which barrier to communication is big words for a toddler? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
12. 12.📡 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
13. 13.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) his feelings (b) the place (c) a joke (d) an emoji
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) answering aloud in class (c) a map (d) a picture timetable
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
17. 17.💡 What is communication? (a) only talking loudly (b) only writing essays (c) sharing ideas (d) keeping secrets
18. 18.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
19. 19.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) short sentences (b) more capital letters (c) no full stops (d) harder words
20. 20.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) verbal (d) visual
21. 21.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the person who speaks (c) the news you tell (d) the person who listens
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) no greeting at all (b) writing in ALL CAPS (c) no name at the end (d) using polite words
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.📡 Which part of communication is a phone call? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the receiver
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) the person who speaks (b) the one who reads it (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) a notice board
29. 29.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the idea being shared (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) a phone call (d) a text message
30. 30.True or false: “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗂️ Which type of communication is a birthday card message? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
33. 33.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) a rude tone (b) her feelings (c) hard words (d) a weak network
34. 34.🗂️ Which type of communication is chatting with a friend? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
35. 35.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) send it at once (b) tear it up (c) add ten emojis (d) read it once more
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the writer of a note (c) the caller who rings (d) the person who speaks
37. 37.True or false: “one idea per line” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) checking the spelling (c) saying who it is from (d) slang to elders
39. 39.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it is too quiet (b) it saves time (c) it looks neat (d) it feels like shouting

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