Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 913 · 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 diagram of a plant” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.❓ Your friend uses a word you don’t know. What should you do? (a) nod and pretend (b) laugh at the word (c) walk away (d) ask what it means
3. 3.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) no communication (b) verbal communication (c) written communication (d) visual communication
4. 4.True or false: in communication, “whoever starts the talk” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) the writer of a note (b) the person who speaks (c) the words of the note (d) a text message
6. 6.🔊 You can’t hear your friend because of a loud drill outside. What helps? (a) cover your ears (b) shout louder (c) move to a quiet place (d) give up talking
7. 7.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) written (d) verbal
8. 8.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a weak network (d) a rude tone
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per line (b) neat handwriting (c) short, clear sentences (d) no name at the end
10. 10.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a frown (c) talking on the phone (d) a smile
12. 12.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) charts need no data (b) numbers are easy to see (c) it hides the data (d) it looks longer
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking the way aloud (b) telling a story aloud (c) a note in the diary (d) chatting with a friend
14. 14.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) the friend who gets it (b) a handwritten letter (c) the caller who rings (d) the information sent
15. 15.True or false: in communication, “a phone call” is the channel. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) a closed door between (c) a loud drill outside (d) a crackly phone line
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) honking traffic (c) an unknown language (d) local words they lack
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang to elders (b) one very long sentence (c) short, clear sentences (d) messy, rushed writing
23. 23.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) one idea per line (b) short, clear sentences (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) saying who it is from
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the information sent (d) whoever starts the talk
25. 25.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) neat handwriting (b) adding date and time (c) too many emojis (d) saying who it is from
26. 26.🔁 You explain a game and your friend nods: “Got it!” What is the nod? (a) a barrier (b) feedback (c) the channel (d) the sender
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
28. 28.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) a text message (b) the caller who rings (c) the audience at a show (d) the news you tell
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) written (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) spoken (verbal)
30. 30.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” (a) an unclear note (b) a clear note
31. 31.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a loud drill outside? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
34. 34.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
36. 36.📡 Which part of communication is an answer to the sender? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the sender
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
39. 39.📡 Which part of communication is the one who reads it? (a) the sender (b) the receiver (c) the channel (d) the message
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret

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