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 part of communication is the one who reads it? (a) the message (b) the feedback (c) the receiver (d) the sender
- 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting with a friend (b) a frown (c) answering aloud in class (d) talking on the phone
- 4.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: saying who it is from? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
- 5.🕑 Kabir writes: “Meet me after school.” What is missing? (a) the place (b) a joke (c) his feelings (d) an emoji
- 6.🔍 You finish writing a note to your teacher. What next? (a) add ten emojis (b) send it at once (c) tear it up (d) read it once more
- 7.True or false: “a crackly phone line” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a text message (b) a speech in assembly (c) talking on the phone (d) a traffic light
- 9.True or false: “a wave goodbye” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
- 10.✅ When has communication really worked? (a) the sender talked most (b) nobody replied (c) big words were used (d) the receiver understood
- 11.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) send long texts (b) calm down first (c) walk off forever (d) argue louder
- 12.📝 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
- 13.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) harder words (b) no full stops (c) more capital letters (d) short sentences
- 14.True or false: “a loud drill outside” is a physical barrier. (a) True (b) False
- 15.📡 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
- 16.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a frown (b) talking on the phone (c) a no-entry symbol (d) crossing your arms
- 17.📡 Which part of communication is the audience at a show? (a) the sender (b) the message (c) the channel (d) the receiver
- 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
- 19.True or false: “a traffic light” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
- 21.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) a weak network (b) hard technical words (c) too much slang (d) not trusting the speaker
- 22.True or false: “checking the spelling” is a clear writing habit. (a) False (b) True
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honking traffic (b) a crackly phone line (c) fear of being laughed at (d) a loud drill outside
- 24.📡 Which of these is the receiver? (a) the person who listens (b) the caller who rings (c) a phone call (d) whoever starts the talk
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) upset after a fight (b) being very angry (c) a weak network (d) fear of being laughed at
- 26.True or false: “talking across a field” is a language barrier. (a) False (b) True
- 27.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) using polite words (b) no name at the end (c) reading it once more (d) short, clear sentences
- 28.📡 Which of these is the channel? (a) a handwritten letter (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) the person who listens (d) the friend who gets it
- 29.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🧱 Which barrier to communication is fear of being laughed at? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
- 31.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: checking the spelling? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
- 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
- 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
- 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
- 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
- 36.True or false: “an email” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
- 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
- 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) checking the spelling (c) too many emojis (d) no greeting at all
- 40.True or false: “missing key details” is a poor writing habit. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- the receiver
- non-verbal
- a frown
- clear writing habit
- the place
- read it once more
- False
- a traffic light
- False
- the receiver understood
- calm down first
- a clear note
- short sentences
- True
- send it by a channel
- talking on the phone
- the receiver
- happy
- True
- a pat on the back
- a weak network
- True
- fear of being laughed at
- the person who listens
- a weak network
- False
- no name at the end
- a handwritten letter
- False
- an emotional barrier
- clear writing habit
- a big, bright smile
- it shows real feelings
- words and body match
- a wink
- False
- the face and body
- non-verbal
- checking the spelling
- True
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