Worksheets8th Grade Communication
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is an example of Nonverbal Communication?
a)
Speaking
b)
Texting
c)
Gesturing
d)
Writing
2.
To send a clear message to other people a person should...
a)
Use Slang
b)
Speak very slowly
c)
Use language and pronunciations people understand
d)
Speak very loudly so people can hear
3.
Which of these is NOT a form of active listening?
a)
Restating what the speaker says
b)
Maintaining eye contact
c)
Allowing the speaker to finish what her or she has to say
d)
Asking a question the speaker has just answered
4.
Good communication occurs when messages are sent...
a)
Using slang
b)
clearly and concisely
c)
using wordy, unclear comments
d)
quickly, without much thought
5.
The use of "you" messages...
a)
is often positive
b)
can cause a confrontation
c)
leads to effective communication
d)
is a better way to communicate than using I-messages
6.
Which of the following is NOT true about racism?
a)
It encourages effective communication amongst races
b)
it can stir up violence and hurt many people
c)
It believes one culture or race is superior to another
d)
it is an extreme form of prejudice
7.
When trying to resolve a conflict...
a)
It is necessary to be angry and yell
b)
Discuss the problem when other people are around
c)
The use of compromise is very effective
d)
Bring up the conflict when people are busy with other activities
8.
A person's future job success may depend on the ability to communicate
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The emphasis placed on each word in a sentence does NOT change the message
a)
True
b)
False
10.
People often base their first impression of a person on the way he or she looks
a)
True
b)
False
11.
____________ is the sending of messages through body movements such as facial expressions and posture.
a)
A Gesture
b)
Appearance
c)
Body Language
12.
Practicing good manners can help a person send clearer messages
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Communication is a ______-way process
a)
One
b)
Two
14.
An active listener avoids asking questions when the message received is unclear
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Interrupting a speaker before he or she is finished lets the speaker know the person is listening
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Mixed messages enhance the communication process.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Presenting ideas clearly is often referred to as non-assertive communication
a)
True
b)
False
18.
_______________ criticism may be motivated by jealousy or resentment
a)
Constructive
b)
Destructive
19.
Learning to handle criticism can help a person manage hurt feelings and benefit from the criticism.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Stereotypes allow for individual differences
a)
True
b)
False
21.
It is best to allow a conflict to go on without being resolved
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which of these is NOT a type of movement associated with body language?
a)
Gestures
b)
Sleeping
c)
Facial Expressions
d)
Posture
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