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.True or false: “a closed door between” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
- 3.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a note in the diary (c) an email (d) a letter to Nani
- 5.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
- 6.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or put it into words? (a) think of an idea (b) put it into words
- 7.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) not trusting the speaker (c) a crackly phone line (d) hard technical words
- 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 9.🗂️ Which type of communication is a no-entry symbol? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) written
- 10.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a notice on the board (b) a speech in assembly (c) a map (d) a picture timetable
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a notice board (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) a nod meaning “got it” (d) an answer to the sender
- 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
- 13.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a thumbs-up (d) a notice on the board
- 14.🗂️ Which type of communication is a frown? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 15.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the feedback (b) the sender (c) the receiver (d) the channel
- 16.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
- 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 18.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
- 19.🎭 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
- 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
- 21.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 23.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) more capital letters (b) harder words (c) no full stops (d) short sentences
- 24.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) the fridge (b) Meera (c) Diya (d) Mum
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the words of the note (c) the friend who gets it (d) the information sent
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wave goodbye (b) a picture timetable (c) a frown (d) a thumbs-up
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the words of the note (b) the information sent (c) a text message (d) the news you tell
- 28.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whoever starts the talk (b) the writer of a note (c) talking face to face (d) the caller who rings
- 30.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
- 31.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the message (d) the sender
- 32.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use short forms (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use hard words
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no greeting at all (b) short, clear sentences (c) missing key details (d) no name at the end
- 34.True or false: “a smile” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
- 35.True or false: “a diagram of a plant” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 36.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 37.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) you can read it again (b) it is always faster (c) nobody can read it (d) it has no words
- 38.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) visual (b) spoken (verbal) (c) written (d) non-verbal
- 39.📡 Which of these is the feedback? (a) the information sent (b) the news you tell (c) the caller who rings (d) a nod meaning “got it”
- 40.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) a language barrier
Answer key
- True
- it shows real feelings
- False
- crossing your arms
- a clear note
- think of an idea
- a crackly phone line
- non-verbal
- visual
- a speech in assembly
- a notice board
- singing “Happy Birthday”
- a thumbs-up
- non-verbal
- the receiver
- a clear note
- non-verbal
- think of an idea
- words and body match
- bored
- False
- True
- short sentences
- Meera
- the friend who gets it
- a picture timetable
- a text message
- False
- talking face to face
- True
- the sender
- use simple words
- short, clear sentences
- True
- True
- clear writing habit
- you can read it again
- non-verbal
- a nod meaning “got it”
- an emotional barrier
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