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oral communication

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
It is okay to respectfully disagree with your classmates. 
a)
True
b)
False
2.
If I disagree with someone, I can be rude and yell.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The following is a respectful way to present a different angle on a subject
a)
While I can see why you believe this, I see this differently. In my opinion _______.
b)
Why would you think that!  You are silly.
c)
You are wrong! 
d)
I can't believe you think that. 
4.
The following is an appropriate way to present a different angle on a subject
a)
Did you even read the text? It sounds like you are trying to fool everyone into thinking you read the text. 
b)
That’s a valid point, but I feel __________.
c)
You are wrong! 
d)
I can't believe you think that. 
5.

People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed, and uncomfortable.

a)
b)
6.

Communication is defined as: the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

One element of communication includes:

a)

sender

b)

smiling face

c)

deaf person

8.

Communication involves the following elements:

a)

sender

b)

message

c)

receiver

d)

feedback

e)

all the above

9.

Which of the following is an example of a rule for effective communication:

a)

The message must be clear

b)

Sender must deliver the message clearly and concisely

c)

Receiver must be able to hear and receive the message

d)

all the above

10.

Touch is a form of communication we talked about in class?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following is a barrier to communication?

a)

Deafness

b)

Blind

c)

Aphasia

d)

All the above

12.

Claudia goes to the doctor's office with her 12 year old daughter. Claudia speaks only German. Her daughter speaks German and English. The doctor needs to explain, to Claudia, how to take her new medicine. Which of the following is the best intervention for the doctor to use in order to communicate this information with Claudia?

a)

use written material

b)

use a picture board

c)

use a licensed medical interpreter

d)

use her daughter to relay the information

13.

Choose ALL the appropriate ways to overcome the communication barrier of a person with aphasia/speech impediment:

a)

encourage them to take their time

b)

ask short answer questions

c)

speak slowly and clearly

d)

use braille

14.

In some cultures it't not acceptable to look another person in the eyes. They consider it rude.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

It's important when you're communicating with someone to not send mixed messages. A mixed message is when your words say one thing but, your body language says another:

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Active listening involves:

a)

asking questions

b)

repeating back what the other person said

c)

making eye contact

d)

all the above

17.

When communicating with someone whose in a psychological crisis it's important to:

a)

not tell them they're wrong

b)

remain professional and calm

c)

avoid arguing with them

d)

all the above

18.

Communication involves conveying a message from one person to another through:

a)

writing

b)

speech

c)

tone of voice

d)

all the above

19.

Effective communication involves:

a)

speaking

b)

listening

c)

facial expressions

d)

all the above

20.

Effective communication skills are only important now, while your in school:

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Understanding and developing effective communication skills is helpful now, as a student, and will be helpful later in life:

a)

True

b)

False

22.

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

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What is Body Language?

a)

Postures, gestures, and facial expressions.

b)

The exchange of information through the use of words.

c)

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

d)

Speak from your point of view.

24.

Good listening skills include what?

a)

Smiling and waving at people

b)

Yelling loud at people

c)

Writing in slang.

d)

None the above.

25.

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

a)

“I” Message

b)

Active Listening

c)

Body Language

d)

Mixed Messages

26.

Three Styles of Communication

a)

Aggressive, Active Listening, communication

b)

Passive, “I” Messages, Assertive

c)

Aggressive, passive, and assertive

d)

None of the above

27.

The exchange of information through the use of words or actions is

a)

Active listening

b)

Body language

c)

Communication

d)

Aggressive

28.

Which of the following is considered a speaking skill?

a)

Make clear, simple statements

b)

Paying attention

c)

Rereading your words before you send a message

29.

Which of the following is considered a listening skill?

a)

Thinking before you speak

b)

Writing clear, simple statements

c)

Paying attention

30.
What is the primary purpose of communication?
a)
To send messages between senders and receivers
b)
To establish contact between senders and receivers
c)
To use technology
d)
To sell your mixtape
31.
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages 
a)
true 
b)
false
32.

What is communication?

a)

Two people talking

b)

Asking questions

c)

Expressing information that is clearly understood

d)

Expressing information that is not clearly understood

33.
a)
text message
b)
text mesage
c)
messaging text
d)
text info
34.

What are the types of communication?

a)

Face time

b)

Listening

c)

Facebook

d)

Non verbal & verbal

35.

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

a)

True

b)

False

36.
The person who accepts or gets the message is the ...
a)
Sender
b)
Receiver
c)
Encode
d)
Decode
37.
The person who originates the message is the ...
a)
Receiver 
b)
Decoder
c)
Source
d)
Encoder
38.

Many cars use a keyless entry system, which allows the doors to be locked remotely. To use this system, the driver pushes a button on a small battery-operated device. The button turns on the encoder in the device. A signal is then sent to the car’s electrical system, which activates the locking mechanism.


What is the source in this system?
a)
The person's hand
b)
The battery operated device
c)
The door lock
d)
The electrical system
39.
To send a message from one person, thing, or place to another is an example of
a)
decoding.
b)
receiving.
c)
transmitting.
d)
storing.
40.
Television remote controls use infrared (light wave) signals to allow a viewer to change channels from a distance.  Which of the following best describes the operation of the remote control?
a)
decoding and storing
b)
storing and retrieving
c)
encoding and transmitting
41.

Many cars use a keyless entry system, which allows the doors to be locked remotely. To use this system, the driver pushes a button on a small battery-operated device. The button turns on the encoder in the device. A signal is then sent to the car’s electrical system, which activates the locking mechanism.

What is the destination in this system?
a)
The person's hand
b)
The battery operated device
c)
The door lock
d)
The electrical system
42.
What is the definition of a feedback?
a)
Information about the outputs of a process or system that is used to regulate the system
b)
Something that is emerging as popular
c)
an imagined set of events with details plans or possibilities
d)
Imitation or acting how something works
43.
What is the primary purpose of communication?
a)
To send messages between senders and receivers
b)
To establish contact between senders and receivers
c)
To use technology
d)
To sell your mixtape
44.
what is the definition of the receiver 
a)
a communication process 
b)
symbols 
c)
the person that intercepts the message then decodes it 
45.
communication is the process of sending and receiving messages 
a)
true 
b)
false
46.
The success of any communication begins with the ____.
a)
message
b)
method
c)
purpose
d)
sender
47.

Effective communication is (select two answers)

a)

Knowing how to be an expert communicator

b)

Understanding emotion and intentions behind the info

c)

Requires to be a good listener and make others feel heard

d)

Both B and C

48.

What are the skills that will help you become a more effective communicator. (Check all that are correct)

a)

Keep stress in check

b)

Pay attention to non-verbal signals

c)

Become an engaged listener

d)

Look for humor in the situation

e)

Assert yourself

49.
All true communication must have the following:
a)
A sender and a receiver
b)
A speaker and a listener
c)
A hearer and a listener
d)
A speaker and an interpreter
50.

Who is person "A" in this conversation? (Hint: Person "A" tells the message)

John: Hello Mrs. Condra, how are you today!

Mrs. Condra: Hello to you too! I'am very good today, and you?

John: I'am actually doing very poorly, I fell in P.E.

Mrs. Condra: Oh... that is too bad.

a)

Mrs. Condra

b)

John

c)

Samantha

d)

Person "A"

51.
______________ are the means used to send messages during communication
a)
Messages
b)
Channels
c)
Communication
d)
Nonverbals
52.
Choose the answer that LEAST describes the reasons to learn good communication skills.  
a)
To work collaboratively with others in the workforce  
b)
For emergency purposes
c)
To earn a college degree
d)
To argue with our parents
53.
When Mrs. Legate lectures over the notes, who is the receiver? 
a)
Channel
b)
Trump
c)
The students
d)
Mrs. Legate
54.
Which of the following could be an example for channel?
a)
The sender
b)
Soundwaves
c)
The receiver
d)
A smirk
55.

Choose which image is an example of electronic communication.

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.
Communication is always a ___ way process.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
57.

Good communication skills are important when:

a)

A. Making a group decision

b)

B. Handling personal conflicts

c)

C. Answer a and b are both right

d)

D. Neither answer is right

58.
Coded message is a way of trying to communicate without saying what is really meant.
a)
true
b)
false
59.
There are no standards to communication through electronic devices and by using social media.
a)
true
b)
false
60.
Which is a good way to start a conversation?
a)
Ask the person a key question about themselves
b)
compliment the person
c)
mention a current event
d)
all the above