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 is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) an email (c) a picture timetable (d) a birthday card message
- 2.True or false: in communication, “the information sent” is the message. (a) True (b) False
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) the news you tell (c) a thumbs-up in return (d) an answer to the sender
- 4.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 5.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is a physical barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 6.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
- 7.True or false: “a no-entry symbol” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) fear of being laughed at (c) being very angry (d) too much slang
- 9.💡 What is communication? (a) sharing ideas (b) only writing essays (c) keeping secrets (d) only talking loudly
- 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
- 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
- 12.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) go (b) hurry up (c) stop (d) turn left
- 13.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) a closed door between (d) feeling too shy to talk
- 14.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
- 15.True or false: “telling a story aloud” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
- 17.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) feedback (b) the channel (c) a barrier (d) the sender
- 18.True or false: “no greeting at all” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🔠 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
- 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
- 21.True or false: “short forms like “IDK”” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 22.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one very long sentence (b) checking the spelling (c) adding date and time (d) reading it once more
- 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 24.🧱 Which barrier to communication is short forms like “IDK”? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
- 25.True or false: “an email” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) False (b) True
- 26.📝 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
- 27.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) asking a stranger (c) shouting in class (d) a quiet word after class
- 28.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a picture timetable (c) answering aloud in class (d) nodding your head
- 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
- 30.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) missing key details (c) short, clear sentences (d) too many emojis
- 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: adding date and time? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a handwritten letter (b) whoever starts the talk (c) the writer of a note (d) the person who speaks
- 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
- 34.❓ 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
- 35.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) upset after a fight (c) too much slang (d) local words they lack
- 36.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a smile (c) a letter to Nani (d) a picture timetable
- 37.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a no-entry symbol (b) a text message (c) an email (d) a smile
- 38.📡 Which part of communication is the idea being shared? (a) the sender (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the receiver
- 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
Answer key
- a picture timetable
- True
- the news you tell
- clear writing habit
- False
- spoken (verbal)
- False
- too much slang
- sharing ideas
- telling a joke
- saying “thank you”
- stop
- feeling too shy to talk
- True
- False
- tapping your watch
- feedback
- True
- it feels like shouting
- the face and body
- True
- one very long sentence
- verbal
- a language barrier
- False
- a clear note
- a quiet word after class
- a notice on the board
- a physical barrier
- short, clear sentences
- clear writing habit
- a handwritten letter
- it shows real feelings
- ask what it means
- upset after a fight
- a picture timetable
- a smile
- the message
- bored
- a high five
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