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Communication & Assertiveness

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each of us should have the ability to _____ messages that accurately represent our ideas, beliefs, feelings, opinions, and reactions.

a)

see

b)

send

c)

verbal

d)

think about

2.

This type of communication refers to the specific words that we use and our voice inflections (tone). Example speech or texting

a)

verbal

b)

nonverbal

c)

agressive

d)

passive

3.

This type of communication refers to the body language and facial expressions. Example: hand gestures or facial expressions

a)

verbal

b)

nonerbal

c)

passive

d)

assertive

4.

The Majority of our communication (60%-65%) is ...

a)

mute

b)

verbal

c)

agressive

d)

nonverbal

5.

Which of the following is an essential sending skill?

a)

Listen carefully

b)

Know the 5 W's

c)

Think before you speak

d)

Be as specific as possible

6.

When sending a message you want to send the same message verbally and ______________. Make sure what you say matches how you say it (your body language)

a)

verbally

b)

emotionally

c)

nonverbally

d)

specifically

7.

There are verbal and nonverbal cues that indicate whether a person is listening or not. When we don't get both sets of cues, we are less likely to receive a _____ message.

a)

clear

b)

specific

c)

good

d)

simple

8.

Check off ALL nonverbal skills that demonstrate active listening

a)

faces speaker

b)

smiles

c)

expression of interest

d)

no eye contact

9.

Check off ALL verbal skills that demonstrate active listening

a)

Saying things like "yes", "uh-huh" or "I see"

b)

laughs at the wrong time

c)

does not interrupt

d)

interrupts

10.

Effective communication involves __________.

a)

feedback

b)

talking

c)

listening

d)

emotion

11.

this type of communication style involves standing up for your own rights and expressing yourself in an honest, open, and responsible fashion (most appropriate way of handling situations)

a)

passive

b)

agressive

c)

assertive

12.

this type of communication style could involve “attacking” the other person, overreacting, or being obnoxious

a)

passive

b)

agressive

c)

assertive

13.

This type of communication style is the most common way of handling situations, this could involve avoiding confrontation, ignoring a situation, or giving in to the other person.

a)

passive

b)

agressive

c)

assertive

14.

Check ALL the benefits of being assertive

a)

Increasing the likelihood of getting what you want

b)

Increase your self esteem

c)

have less anxiety from interpersonal conflict

d)

decrease the likelihood of being used of taken advantage of

e)

gain respect from others

15.

How do you start and I-statement

a)

When you...

b)

I feel...

c)

because...

d)

What I need is...

16.

Is this the correct way to format an I-statement? "I feel annoyed when you ask to copy my work because I worked really hard on it what I need you to do is your own homework from now on."

a)

Yes

b)

No