Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 876 · 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: “one very long sentence” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a traffic light (c) telling a story aloud (d) a thumbs-up
3. 3.📡 In communication, which comes first: think of an idea or send it by a channel? (a) think of an idea (b) send it by a channel
4. 4.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver gets it? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver gets it
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is a bar chart? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: “missing key details” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: “a text message” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) short, clear sentences (b) messy, rushed writing (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) missing key details
10. 10.True or false: “chatting with a friend” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or the receiver replies? (a) send it by a channel (b) the receiver replies
12. 12.🧒 You are explaining a game to your 5-year-old cousin. What should you do? (a) use hard words (b) talk very fast (c) use simple words (d) use short forms
13. 13.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Gimme” (b) “Oi” (c) “Yo” (d) “Please”
14. 14.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📡 In communication, which comes first: send it by a channel or think of an idea? (a) send it by a channel (b) think of an idea
16. 16.🥱 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
17. 17.True or false: “a picture timetable” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or think of an idea? (a) the receiver replies (b) think of an idea
19. 19.🧱 Which barrier to communication is short forms like “IDK”? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) a note in the diary (c) a text message (d) answering aloud in class
21. 21.📝 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
22. 22.True or false: in communication, “the reply sent back” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) being very angry (d) honking traffic
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering aloud in class (b) asking the way aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) telling a story aloud
25. 25.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a crackly phone line (b) big words for a toddler (c) a closed door between (d) feeling very nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a speech in assembly (b) telling a story aloud (c) a smile (d) talking on the phone
29. 29.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a diagram of a plant (b) crossing your arms (c) a speech in assembly (d) talking on the phone
30. 30.🗂️ Which type of communication is a text message? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) visual
31. 31.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a bar chart (b) a wave goodbye (c) talking on the phone (d) an email
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a closed door (b) a distraction (c) a weak network (d) a language barrier
34. 34.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) local words they lack (c) upset after a fight (d) fear of being laughed at
35. 35.True or false: “messy, rushed writing” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗂️ Which type of communication is crossing your arms? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
40. 40.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) verbal

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