Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 86 · 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.True or false: “a birthday card message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) hard technical words (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) a closed door between
3. 3.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) visual (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
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.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Meet there at the time.” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
7. 7.🗂️ Which type of communication is telling a story aloud? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
10. 10.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the reply sent back (b) the words of the note (c) the information sent (d) a phone call
11. 11.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Gone out. Back later.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
12. 12.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) talking on the phone (b) a picture timetable (c) an email (d) a notice on the board
13. 13.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
14. 14.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) tear it up (b) send it at once (c) read it once more (d) add ten emojis
15. 15.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Practice changed!!!” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
16. 16.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) a loud drill outside (d) feeling very nervous
17. 17.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
18. 18.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a closed door between (d) local words they lack
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a story aloud (b) talking on the phone (c) a smile (d) a letter to Nani
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feeling too shy to talk (b) feeling very nervous (c) upset after a fight (d) honking traffic
22. 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or send it by a channel? (a) put it into words (b) send it by a channel
23. 23.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
26. 26.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) missing key details (b) one very long sentence (c) adding date and time (d) no name at the end
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a weak network (b) a loud drill outside (c) honking traffic (d) not trusting the speaker
28. 28.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no greeting at all? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
30. 30.📝 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) Mum (d) Meera
31. 31.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it feels like shouting (b) it is too quiet (c) it looks neat (d) it saves time
32. 32.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) not trusting the speaker (c) a loud drill outside (d) big words for a toddler
33. 33.True or false: “reading it once more” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) reading it once more (b) neat handwriting (c) one idea per line (d) too many emojis
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) being very angry (b) a crackly phone line (c) big words for a toddler (d) feeling very nervous
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) laugh at the word (b) walk away (c) ask what it means (d) nod and pretend
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) messy, rushed writing (b) no name at the end (c) checking the spelling (d) slang to elders
40. 40.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Thx 4 the thing” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note

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