Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test
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.
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- 1.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a smile (b) a bar chart (c) answering aloud in class (d) a thumbs-up
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the idea being shared (b) the words of the note (c) talking face to face (d) the information sent
- 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
- 4.🗂️ Which of these is written communication? (a) a speech in assembly (b) asking the way aloud (c) answering aloud in class (d) a text message
- 5.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it looks neat (b) it feels like shouting (c) it is too quiet (d) it saves time
- 6.🗂️ Which type of communication is talking on the phone? (a) non-verbal (b) visual (c) written (d) spoken (verbal)
- 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 8.📶 Nani’s video call keeps freezing. What is the barrier? (a) her feelings (b) hard words (c) a rude tone (d) a weak network
- 9.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the receiver (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the sender
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) short, clear sentences (c) one idea per line (d) missing key details
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) being very angry (c) feeling very nervous (d) big words for a toddler
- 12.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the receiver understood (b) nobody replied (c) big words were used (d) the sender talked most
- 13.📝 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
- 14.True or false: “a thumbs-up” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 15.True or false: “fear of being laughed at” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a closed door between (b) local words they lack (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
- 17.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying who it is from (b) messy, rushed writing (c) missing key details (d) no name at the end
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the information sent (b) the words of the note (c) the news you tell (d) the person who listens
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) feeling too shy to talk (c) a weak network (d) honking traffic
- 21.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) a closed door between (b) fear of being laughed at (c) not trusting the speaker (d) an unknown language
- 22.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
- 23.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: neat handwriting? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 24.True or false: “Kabir, cricket practice is moved to 4 PM on Saturday.” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
- 25.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) written (b) visual (c) verbal (d) non-verbal
- 26.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) no names (b) only emojis (c) who, what, when, where (d) a long story
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) the one who reads it
- 28.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) visual (b) written (c) verbal (d) non-verbal
- 29.True or false: in communication, “a text message” is the receiver. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it adds noise (b) it makes talks longer (c) it shows they understood (d) it is never needed
- 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 32.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or send it by a channel? (a) the receiver gets it (b) send it by a channel
- 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
- 34.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) the phone call (b) Dadi (c) Papa (d) reaching home
- 35.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) a loud drill outside (b) hard technical words (c) being very angry (d) a weak network
- 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the words of the note (c) the idea being shared (d) the news you tell
- 38.🙏 Writing to an elder, which word is best to use? (a) “Gimme” (b) “Please” (c) “Yo” (d) “Oi”
- 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
- 40.True or false: in communication, “the information sent” is the feedback. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- answering aloud in class
- talking face to face
- a big, bright smile
- a text message
- it feels like shouting
- spoken (verbal)
- non-verbal
- a weak network
- the receiver
- missing key details
- big words for a toddler
- the receiver understood
- a clear note
- False
- False
- a closed door between
- True
- saying who it is from
- the person who listens
- feeling too shy to talk
- an unknown language
- the receiver gets it
- clear writing habit
- True
- non-verbal
- who, what, when, where
- the one who reads it
- visual
- False
- it shows they understood
- verbal
- send it by a channel
- hiding behind a friend
- the phone call
- being very angry
- angry
- a nod meaning “got it”
- “Please”
- saying “thank you”
- False
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