LYGT Lesson 3.2.1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of the sender and receiver in the communication process?

• They are responsible for encoding and decoding messages, making communication possible.

• They are only involved in written communication.

• They are only relevant in digital communication.

Multiple Choice

Two of these statements are true about me and one is a lie. Which one is the lie?

• Lived in Japan for three years.

• Met Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors.

• Visited 34 of 50 States.

Multiple Choice

According to James Humes, how is communication related to leadership?

• Communication is not important for leadership.

• Communication is the language of leadership.

• Leadership is only about giving orders.

Multiple Choice

The person who generates an idea or information they would like to express. Then, they encode this information in their own brain to form a message. ​

• Sender

• Receiver

• Miscommunication

Multiple Choice

This occurs when the sender and receiver interpret the message differently. ​

• Sender

• Receiver

• Miscommunication

Multiple Choice

This person decodes the message. ​They send feedback to the person who delivered the message to let them know that the message was received and understood.

• Sender

• Receiver

• Miscommunication

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Who is more responsible for effective communication?

• The Sender

• The Receiver

• Both

Open Ended

What are the main responsibilities of the sender in the communication process?

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following is most likely to cause ineffective communication?

• A message that is clear and concise

• A disruption at any point in the communication process

• A message that is easy to understand

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use the correct words when conveying a message?

• It makes the message longer

• It ensures the receiver knows exactly what you mean

• It confuses the receiver

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Which message is more clear and concise?

• Message 1:

  Hi, Sara! I wanted to check in and find out how your research paper is going. It is due next Tuesday. Do you feel comfortable with your progress, or would you like some help?

• Message 2:

  Hi, Sara! I have so many things to do today. I need to finish my work and then go to the grocery store, and at some point I need to run to the gas station to get some gas. I hope your research paper is going okay. It always seems like there is never enough time to get everything done. That paper is due on Tuesday, but I am not sure there is going to be enough time to finish everything. I could use some help on mine. What about you?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why knowing your receiver is important when sending a message?

• It helps you decide how much information to include.

• It allows you to ignore the receiver's needs.

• It guarantees your message will be understood.

Multiple Choice

Which message is more concrete, Message A or Message B?

• Dear Mrs. Jones, (Message A) ​

  I would like to apply for the school newspaper editor job. I worked on the school newspaper for the past three years. Last year I was assistant editor. ​

  I believe my past experience will help me do a good job with the newspaper. ​

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  Thanks, ​

  Jeff Adams ​

• Dear Mrs. Jones, (Message B)​

  I would like to apply for the school newspaper editor job. I have experience and my mom thinks I would do a good job at it. ​

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  Thanks, ​

  ​

  Janelle Emerson​

Open Ended

Explain why being courteous is important in effective communication.

Open Ended

Say this sentence: "What did you do this time?" How could your tone change the meaning of this sentence?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way tone of voice can affect communication?

• It can indicate humor, sarcasm, and specific emotions.

• It can reveal a person's attitude toward someone or something.

• It can control the volume of your speech.

Multiple Choice

Which message is more positive?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about communication, what is one thing you learned about the roles of the sender and receiver in the communication process?