Communication Skills Quiz

We begin and end words and sentences in a ___________ way to make it easier for others to follow and understand.

• linear

• circular

• random

• chaotic

Avoiding prolonged pauses or rapid shifts to other subjects.

• timing

• pacing

• simplicity

• message

Usually people’s nonverbal communication signals their mood.

• True

• False

The person to whom the message is sent.

• receiver

• getter

• sender

• channel

Your nonverbal communication does not need match your verbal communication.

• True

• False

We use verbal communication consciously while we generally use nonverbal communication _______________________.

• unconsciously

• deliberately

• intentionally

• knowingly

The person who initiates the interpersonal communication.

• sender

• receiver

• getter

• channel

The combination of both verbal and nonverbal communication is key to effectively communicating with other people.

• True

• False

Providing examples and repeating important parts of a message.

• timing

• pacing

• simplicity

• clarity

The receiver returns a message to the sender.

• channel

• response or return message

• simplicity

• message