Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 885 · 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: “Gone out. Back later.” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) short forms like “IDK” (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a crackly phone line
5. 5.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a weak network? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the reply sent back (b) the person who speaks (c) a phone call (d) the audience at a show
8. 8.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) short, clear sentences (c) reading it once more (d) one very long sentence
9. 9.True or false: in communication, “the words of the note” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) big words for a toddler (c) talking across a field (d) fear of being laughed at
11. 11.📡 Which part of communication is talking face to face? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the feedback
12. 12.📡 Which part of communication is the words of the note? (a) the receiver (b) the sender (c) the message (d) the feedback
13. 13.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a handwritten letter (b) the words of the note (c) the audience at a show (d) the caller who rings
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) hard technical words (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) local words they lack
17. 17.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is a clear note. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) an unknown language (b) upset after a fight (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a closed door between
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the news you tell (b) the idea being shared (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the information sent
20. 20.🚦 What does a red traffic light communicate? (a) turn left (b) hurry up (c) go (d) stop
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it has no words (b) you can read it again (c) it is always faster (d) nobody can read it
23. 23.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📝 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
25. 25.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it shows they understood (b) it adds noise (c) it makes talks longer (d) it is never needed
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up (b) crossing your arms (c) a shrug (d) chatting with a friend
27. 27.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) talking face to face (d) the person who speaks
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) an emotional barrier (b) a language barrier (c) a physical barrier
30. 30.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) Meera (c) Diya (d) the fridge
31. 31.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) ask what it means (b) walk away (c) nod and pretend (d) laugh at the word
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
33. 33.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) the channel (b) feedback (c) the sender (d) a barrier
34. 34.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the person who speaks (b) the writer of a note (c) the person who listens (d) an answer to the sender
35. 35.True or false: “upset after a fight” is an emotional barrier. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big words for a toddler (b) hard technical words (c) local words they lack (d) a closed door between
37. 37.True or false: in communication, “the one who reads it” is the sender. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) a text message (c) the caller who rings (d) whoever starts the talk
39. 39.True or false: in communication, “the caller who rings” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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