Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 920 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it once more (b) no name at the end (c) writing in ALL CAPS (d) missing key details
3. 3.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) nobody can read it (b) you can read it again (c) it is always faster (d) it has no words
4. 4.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) feeling very nervous (b) honking traffic (c) hard technical words (d) too much slang
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Thx 4 the thing” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📊 Your project shows rainfall in a bar chart. Why? (a) it looks longer (b) numbers are easy to see (c) charts need no data (d) it hides the data
8. 8.📡 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
9. 9.📡 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
10. 10.🧱 Which barrier to communication is feeling very nervous? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
11. 11.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: slang to elders? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
12. 12.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) a weak network (c) hard words (d) a rude tone
13. 13.📡 Which of these is the sender? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the person who speaks (c) the audience at a show (d) the reply sent back
14. 14.True or false: in communication, “a nod meaning “got it”” is the message. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) not trusting the speaker (d) big words for a toddler
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an unknown language (b) upset after a fight (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) feeling very nervous
17. 17.True or false: “a notice on the board” is written communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the audience at a show (c) the person who listens (d) the one who reads it
20. 20.True or false: “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” is an unclear note. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) non-verbal (c) verbal (d) written
22. 22.📝 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
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
24. 24.True or false: “a letter to Nani” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a weak network (b) local words they lack (c) not trusting the speaker (d) honking traffic
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a picture timetable (b) telling a story aloud (c) a speech in assembly (d) chatting with a friend
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.🔠 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
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
32. 32.📨 Riya posts a birthday card to her cousin Kabir. Who is the receiver? (a) Riya (b) the card (c) the postman (d) Kabir
33. 33.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) upset after a fight (c) a loud drill outside (d) being very angry
34. 34.📡 In communication, which comes first: put it into words or think of an idea? (a) put it into words (b) think of an idea
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: using polite words? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
37. 37.📡 Which part of communication is the caller who rings? (a) the feedback (b) the channel (c) the sender (d) the message
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
39. 39.🧱 Which barrier to communication is too much slang? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back

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