Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 97 · 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: “local words they lack” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “local words they lack” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the writer of a note (b) the caller who rings (c) whoever starts the talk (d) the words of the note
4. 4.True or false: “slang to elders” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a phone call (b) the information sent (c) the reply sent back (d) the person who listens
7. 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is an unknown language? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a crackly phone line (b) talking across a field (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a weak network
9. 9.True or false: “a traffic light” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) adding date and time (b) saying who it is from (c) using polite words (d) missing key details
11. 11.🔁 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
12. 12.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is an unclear note. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) local words they lack (b) honking traffic (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) hard technical words
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.🗂️ Which type of communication is a traffic light? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) visual (c) non-verbal (d) written
16. 16.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) verbal communication (b) written communication (c) no communication (d) visual communication
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) telling a story aloud
19. 19.🧱 Which of these is an emotional barrier? (a) talking across a field (b) feeling very nervous (c) honking traffic (d) a crackly phone line
20. 20.🧱 Which barrier to communication is not trusting the speaker? (a) a physical barrier (b) a language barrier (c) an emotional barrier
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) not trusting the speaker (b) an unknown language (c) a weak network (d) honking traffic
24. 24.🗂️ Which type of communication is a map? (a) written (b) spoken (verbal) (c) visual (d) non-verbal
25. 25.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a wave goodbye (c) a bar chart (d) a birthday card message
26. 26.True or false: “writing in ALL CAPS” is a poor writing habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) a closed door between (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) being very angry
28. 28.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
29. 29.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) nobody replied (b) the receiver understood (c) the sender talked most (d) big words were used
30. 30.True or false: “a closed door between” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧱 Which barrier to communication is a crackly phone line? (a) a language barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a physical barrier
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who speaks (b) the caller who rings (c) the writer of a note (d) a text message
35. 35.True or false: “Dear Nani, thank you for the storybook. I read it in two days! — Ishaan” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Class 6B: bring your art file and glue stick on Friday.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
37. 37.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) only emojis (b) no names (c) a long story (d) who, what, when, where
38. 38.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
39. 39.📡 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False

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