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Foundations of Communication

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communication is a form of sending and receiving messages.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Communication involves _____.

a)

A speaker or writer

b)

A listener or writer

c)

All of the above

3.

_____ occurs when the receiver receives the message, understands the message, and responds to the message.

a)

Compromise

b)

Conflict

c)

Anger

d)

Effective Communication

4.

Why do we communicate?

a)

To solve problems

b)

To understand people

c)

To establish relationships

d)

All of the above

5.

Effective communication does not take place until the receiver ___ the message.

a)

agrees with

b)

hears

c)

understands

d)

pays attention to

6.

All of the following are good reasons to provide feedback, except to ___.

a)

let the sender know you have received the message

b)

ask questions

c)

correct the speaker

d)

give information if needed

7.

Which of the following can be a distraction to communication?

a)

The weather

b)

Music

c)

Phone

d)

All of the above

8.

What is the role of the receiver when communicating?

a)

To start the communication process.

b)

To receive the message and decode it.

c)

To give signs and symbols to others.

d)

To be the primary person communicating.

9.

We cannot learn from others if we try to do all the talking.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Communication that is spoken is called _____.

a)

Written communication

b)

Non-verbal communication

c)

Verbal communication

d)

Ineffective communication

11.

A telephone conversation is a ___ communication.

a)

Synchronous

b)

Asynchronous

12.

Which of the following is not a barrier to communication?

a)

Dissatisfaction or disinterest in an individual

b)

Inability to listen to others

c)

Different communication styles

d)

Being an active listener

13.

Which of the following is a type of non-verbal communication?

a)

Letters

b)

Telephone calls

c)

Body language

d)

Emails

14.

Which of these types of communication uses words?

a)

Attire

b)

Facial expression

c)

Posture

d)

Powerpoint slides

15.

Which of these types of communication do not use words?

a)

Letter

b)

Advertisements

c)

Text message

d)

Eye contact

16.

An example of non-verbal communication is ___.

a)

Talking on the phone

b)

Emailing

c)

Text on the phone

d)

Waving

17.

All of the following are examples of effective communication skills, except:

a)

Arms crossed

b)

Eye contact

c)

Open body posture

d)

Calm voice

18.

Which of the following is not a way to show you are listening to someone?

a)

Make eye contact

b)

Nod

c)

Turn your body away from the speaker

d)

Ask questions

19.

What is way to identify when someone is interested in a topic you are talking about?

a)

They are looking at their watch.

b)

They ask questions for more information.

c)

They change the subject.

d)

They yawn.

20.

Which of the following is an example of active listening?

a)

Good eye contact

b)

Listener shows interest in a person

c)

Listener has encouraging facial expression

d)

All of the above