Communications Test

Which communication style is most likely to say, “I feel upset when you interrupt me. Can we take turns speaking?”

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

A student avoids eye contact, speaks softly, and agrees to something they don’t want to do. Which style are they using?

• Aggressive

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Which style often involves sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or subtle sabotage instead of direct confrontation?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Saying “Move! You’re in my way. I don’t care what you think.” is an example of:

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Which communication style respects both one’s own needs and the needs of others?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

A student agrees to help with a group project but later refuses to participate as a way of expressing hidden anger. Which style is this?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Which style often leaves the person feeling unheard, ignored, or taken advantage of because they don’t express their true feelings?

• Passive

• Assertive

• Aggressive

• Passive-Aggressive

A person uses “I” statements, calm tone, and active listening when they disagree. Which communication style is this?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Which style usually tries to dominate conversations, interrupt others, and focuses only on their own needs?

• Aggressive

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

Which communication style is most likely to cause long-term resentment because the person hides their true feelings but expresses them indirectly?

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

• Aggressive

• Passive