Communication Skills for Students Worksheet: Final Test

Communication skills lesson 24: Final test: everyday communication · Set 189 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Listen, speak, show, write — kindly): Find the topic of the question: basics (parts, types, non-verbal, notes, barriers), listening (active listening, questions, turns, paraphrasing, empathy), speaking (clear speech, tone, body language, “I” statements, assertive) or real life (teachers, calls, groups, online, kind words). Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For talking-time sums: share equally = minutes ÷ children; time left = total − time used; a whole round = children × minutes each + extra minutes.

1. 1.True or false: “an unknown language” is a language barrier. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔁 Why ask a follow-up question? (a) to show off (b) to understand more (c) to end the talk (d) to change the topic
4. 4.True or false: in communication, “the audience at a show” is the sender. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: your friend says “They stop talking when I come near.” — so your friend probably feels proud. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Does this reply build on the idea or shut it down? “That works. Can we try it with photos?” (a) builds on the idea (b) shuts the idea down
7. 7.🧱 Which barrier to communication is local words they lack? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
8. 8.📞 Which of these shows poor call manners? (a) camera at eye level (b) “Is this a good time?” (c) side talk during a call (d) muting when not talking
9. 9.✉️ Why is written communication useful? (a) it is always faster (b) it has no words (c) you can read it again (d) nobody can read it
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) pointing at them rudely (b) slouching low (c) friendly eye contact (d) smirking
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Which of these hurts group work? (a) updating the group (b) building on an idea (c) only pushing your idea (d) summing up decisions
15. 15.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) in the library (b) at the lunch table (c) calling across a field (d) near a sleeping baby
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking too fast (b) simple words (c) covering your mouth (d) whispering to a group
17. 17.True or false: “Go on, I’ll share mine after you.” is a polite way in. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a bar chart (b) a traffic light (c) a speech in assembly (d) a no-entry symbol
19. 19.🔊 Which voice fits this: asking Ma’am a doubt? (a) a soft voice (b) a loud, clear voice (c) a normal voice
20. 20.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or ask for a change? (a) give your reason (b) ask for a change
21. 21.💬 Which phrase starts a paraphrase? (a) “Stop it…” (b) “I don’t care…” (c) “So you mean…” (d) “Whatever…”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud enough to hear (b) lots of “umm… like…” (c) main point first (d) one point at a time
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quiet place for calls (b) “Is this a good time?” (c) saying your name first (d) loud TV behind you
24. 24.True or false: “finishing their sentence” is active listening. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ Safe and kind, or unsafe or unkind online: sharing your address? (a) unsafe or unkind (b) safe and kind online
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
27. 27.True or false: “Nice.” is a specific compliment. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a note in the diary (b) an email (c) a letter to Nani (d) nodding your head
29. 29.👂 Which of these is poor listening? (a) yawning loudly (b) nodding as they talk (c) noting key details (d) saying “I see”
30. 30.📧 In an email to a teacher, which comes first: a clear subject line or a polite closing? (a) a clear subject line (b) a polite closing
31. 31.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: simple words? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
32. 32.🤔 Before posting a comment, ask yourself… (a) can I hide it? (b) is it true and kind? (c) will it get likes? (d) is it the funniest?
33. 33.📅 The group decides to meet on Friday. What should one member do? (a) forget it (b) share it with all (c) keep it secret (d) tell only friends
34. 34.🗂️ Which of these is spoken (verbal) communication? (a) asking the way aloud (b) a bar chart (c) an email (d) a thumbs-up
35. 35.🛡️ Online, which of these is fine to share? (a) where you are right now (b) your home address (c) your favourite book (d) your phone number
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) big words for a toddler (b) a loud drill outside (c) a crackly phone line (d) upset after a fight
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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