Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 996 · 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.🧠 Why is feedback useful to the sender? (a) it is never needed (b) it adds noise (c) it shows they understood (d) it makes talks longer
2. 2.True or false: in communication, “the friend who gets it” is the receiver. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reply sent back (b) a nod meaning “got it” (c) talking face to face (d) a thumbs-up in return
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking on the phone (b) a thumbs-up (c) a speech in assembly (d) asking the way aloud
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crossing your arms (b) a smile (c) answering aloud in class (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) an email (c) a bar chart (d) crossing your arms
7. 7.True or false: in communication, “a notice board” is the feedback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) it has no words (c) nobody can read it (d) you can read it again
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Bring the stuff tomorrow.” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
11. 11.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver gets it or think of an idea? (a) the receiver gets it (b) think of an idea
12. 12.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: no name at the end? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
13. 13.True or false: “big words for a toddler” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📝 What should a good note to a friend include? (a) a long story (b) who, what, when, where (c) no names (d) only emojis
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the audience at a show (b) the caller who rings (c) the person who listens (d) the one who reads it
16. 16.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding your head (b) asking the way aloud (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
19. 19.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) a text message (b) a diagram of a plant (c) telling a story aloud (d) a picture timetable
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) the one who reads it (c) the person who listens (d) the audience at a show
21. 21.🗺️ A map helps a visitor find the school library. What type of communication is it? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal (c) written (d) visual
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shrug (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a letter to Nani
23. 23.🙈 Rohan is too shy to tell the teacher he is lost. What can help him? (a) saying nothing ever (b) asking a stranger (c) a quiet word after class (d) shouting in class
24. 24.🗂️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a birthday card message (b) a text message (c) a speech in assembly (d) crossing your arms
25. 25.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Mum (b) the fridge (c) Meera (d) Diya
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too much slang (b) local words they lack (c) short forms like “IDK” (d) a weak network
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
28. 28.🧱 Which barrier to communication is being very angry? (a) a language barrier (b) a physical barrier (c) an emotional barrier
29. 29.🗂️ Which type of communication is a picture timetable? (a) written (b) non-verbal (c) spoken (verbal) (d) visual
30. 30.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: too many emojis? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
31. 31.📞 Dadi phones Papa to say she reached home safely. What is the channel? (a) reaching home (b) the phone call (c) Papa (d) Dadi
32. 32.🙋 Communication with spoken words — talking, calls, speeches — is called… (a) written communication (b) no communication (c) verbal communication (d) visual communication
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
34. 34.True or false: “Mum, I am at Diya’s house on Lane 3. Back by 6 PM. — Aarav” is a clear note. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) writing in ALL CAPS (b) slang to elders (c) no greeting at all (d) neat handwriting
36. 36.📡 In communication, which comes first: the receiver replies or the receiver gets it? (a) the receiver replies (b) the receiver gets it
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “a picture timetable” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: one very long sentence? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
40. 40.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) fear of being laughed at (b) too much slang (c) feeling very nervous (d) not trusting the speaker

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