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Communication Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Good listeners are always silent and never speak or ask questions

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Using an "I" message helps the speaker to communicate in a calm and respectful way.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Using an “I” message is more likely to be clearly stated and not blame the other person

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Good listeners re state or summarize what the speaker has said, but in their own words

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which statement is passive?

a)

"It doesn't matter"

b)

"We are doing it this way"

6.

What characteristic is assertive?

a)

Uses comfortable eye contact

b)

Interrupts others

c)

Touches without permission

d)

Observes more than talks

7.

If you are speaking to someone you don't know very well, how do you understand their point of view?

a)

Look at their body language as a sign of how comfortable or uncomfortable they are

b)

Listen to their tone of voice

c)

Summarize what they say, "Sounds like you...

d)

All of the above

8.

As a listener, asking questions is another way to better understand the Speaker's words, ideas, and point of view. Choose the worst option below:

a)

Can't you find a different way?

b)

Who are you referring to?

c)

What time did this happen?

d)

How did this happen so quickly?

9.
The exchange of thoughts, messages, or info by speech, writing, signals or behavior.
a)
Communication
b)
Self-Disclosure
c)
Feedback
d)
Listening
10.
Using words.
a)
Verbal
b)
Nonverbal
11.
Sign Language
a)
Verbal
b)
Nonverbal
12.
Gestures are:
a)
Verbal
b)
Nonverbal
13.
Your clothing is:
a)

Verbal

b)
Nonverbal
14.
Body language is:
a)
Verbal
b)
Nonverbal
15.
Your tone of voice is:
a)
Verbal
b)
Nonverbal
16.
Which one does NOT improve communication?
a)
Speak before you think
b)
Listening before responding.
c)
Using I-messages
d)
Keeping an open mind.
17.
These are ineffective ways to solve problems because they are blaming and telling the other person what to do.
a)
You - Messages
b)
I - Messages
c)
Active Listening
d)
Feedback
18.
The I-Message formula:
a)
Positive, Criticism, Positive
b)
I feel ___, when ___, because ___
c)
You are ___, it makes me feel____, because____.
d)
Criticism, Positive, Positive
19.
When you are listening to a speaker, your focus should be on what they are saying.
a)

True

b)
False
20.
Letting the person finish speaking is a:
a)
Roadblock
b)
Solution
21.
Bringing up the past is a:
a)
Roadblock
b)
Solution
22.
Calling in reinforcements (friends or coworkers) to argue with you is a:
a)
Roadblock
b)
Solution
23.
Being assertive is a:
a)
Roadblock
b)
Solution
24.
These cause confusion because body language is different than words.
a)
Mixed Messages
b)
Interrogations
c)
Character Assassinations
d)
You Messages
25.
Overly forceful, pushy, angry and yelling
a)
Passive
b)
Aggressive
c)
Assertive
26.
Keeping opinions to oneself, allows others to make decisions
a)
Passive
b)
Aggressive
c)
Assertive
27.
Expressing views firmly and with confidence
a)
Passive
b)
Aggressive
c)
Assertive
28.

Effective communication includes both verbal and non-verbal expression.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

In the communication cycle, it is the speaker (sender) who has the major responsibility for making sure the message is clearly exchanged.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The listener in the communication process should always check for understanding by asking questions or repeating what was heard.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

True or False: Communication is more than just talking face to face?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What is Body language?

a)

Postures, gestures, and facial expressions

b)

Your words say one thing, but your body language say another.

c)

The exchange of information through the use of words.

d)

Speak from your point of view.

33.

Good listening skill involves:

a)

smiling and waving at people

b)

yelling at people

c)

writing in slang

d)

being attentive when others are speaking

34.

Hearing and thinking before responding to another person's message is:

a)

I Message

b)

Body Language

c)

Active Listening

d)

Mixed Messages

35.

3 styles of communication:

a)

Aggressive, Active Listening, Communication

b)

Passive, I Message, Assertive

c)

Aggressive, Passive, Assertive

d)

None of the above

36.

When a person states his/ her opinion in a firm but positive manner, this is _________ communication.

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

d)

Active

37.

A situation in which your words say one thing but your body language says another is:

a)

an "I" Message

b)

a mixed message

c)

body language

d)

active listening

38.

A person who has a tendency to give up or give in without standing up for their rights or needs.

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

d)

Shy

39.

A person that is overly forceful, pushy, hostile or otherwise attacking in approach is known as:

a)

Arrogant

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

d)

Aggressive

40.

Which style of communication is the most effective?

a)

Passive

b)

Assertive

c)

Aggressive

41.

Communication is a _______-way process.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

multiple

42.

Which of the following is NOT a non-verbal communication?

a)

eye contact

b)

arms crossed

c)

verbally talking

d)

nail biting

43.

Putting yourself in another person's situation is:

a)

empathy

b)

apathy

c)

sympathy

d)

understanding

44.

Language barriers keep us from understanding other people's ideas and thoughts.

a)

False

b)

True

45.

the sender is who receives the message

a)

true

b)

false

46.

the receiver provides...

a)

silence

b)

advice

c)

candy

d)

feedback

47.

what is the definition communication barriers?

a)

obstacles that get in the way of clear communication

b)

obstacles that get in the way of clear writing

c)

obstacles that get in the way of clear blogging

d)

obstacles that get in the way of clear tweeting

48.

Communication is when the SENDER speaks AND the ________ accurately decodes its meaning

a)

SENDER

b)

RECEIVER

c)

MESSAGE

d)

FEEDBACK

49.

___________ Barriers includes environmental, visual, and physical distractions?

a)

Internal

b)

External

c)

Semantic

d)

None of the above

50.

___________ Barriers include not paying attention, boredom, lack of interest, and daydreaming?

a)

Internal

b)

External

c)

Semantic

d)

None of the above

51.

unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Passive-Agressive

d)

Assertive

52.

Expressing your views clearly and respectfully

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Passive-Aggressive

d)

Assertive

53.

I messages help to reduce conflict and communication.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Which word should NOT be in an I message?

a)

You

b)

Feel

c)

Believe

d)

Hurt

55.

Which of the following is NOT a good example of interpersonal communication?

a)

Using a respectful tone

b)

Using messages that start with "you"

c)

Clearly stating your thoughts and feelings

d)

Using appropriate body language.

56.

Which of the following shows the correct order for the steps to an I message?

a)

I feel _ when _ because_

b)

Because_ I feel_ when_

c)

When_ I feel _ because_

d)

I feel _because_ when_

57.

Which of the following is a good I message that you could use if you got lunch detention for not doing your homework?

a)

I feel upset when I get lunch detention because I didn't do my homework.

b)

I feel upset that you gave me lunch detention because I didn't do my homework.

c)

Because I didn't do my homework and got lunch detention I feel so mad!

d)

I shouldn't get lunch detention just because I didn't do my homework.

58.

Which of the following is a good I message that you could use if your friend told someone something private about you to another person?

a)

I feel so betrayed that you told my secret!

b)

I feel betrayed when you told my secret because it was private.

c)

Because you told my secret I feel we can't be friends anymore.

d)

I feel betrayed when my friends tell my secrets because I trust they are safe.

59.

Which of the following is an I message you could use if your friend posted a picture of you on Instagram without your permission?

a)

I am infuriated that you posted that picture!

b)

I feel angry when pictures are posted without my permission because anyone can see them.

c)

I felt upset that you posted that picture because I don't know all your followers.

d)

Because you posted that picture without my permission I'm going to block you.

60.

Communication technique that blames or shames the other person

a)

I-message

b)

You-message

c)

Mixed