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Communication Styles

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the three main communication styles?

a)

introverted, extroverted, and ambiverted

b)

verbal, nonverbal, and written

c)

formal, informal, and casual

d)

assertive, passive, and aggressive

2.

What is passive communication?

a)

A style of communication where individuals are assertive and express their opinions openly.

b)

A style of communication where individuals are aggressive and dominate conversations.

c)

A style of communication where individuals avoid expressing their own opinions, needs, and desires.

d)

A style of communication where individuals are passive-aggressive and express their opinions indirectly.

3.

What is aggressive communication?

a)

A style of communication that is forceful and hostile, disregarding others' feelings and perspectives.

b)

A style of communication that is passive and submissive, avoiding conflict and confrontation.

c)

A style of communication that is assertive and respectful, considering others' feelings and perspectives.

d)

A style of communication that is passive-aggressive, expressing hostility indirectly and subtly.

4.

What is assertive communication?

a)

A style of communication that involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs in a direct and respectful manner, while also considering the rights and opinions of others.

b)

A style of communication that involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs in an aggressive and disrespectful manner.

c)

A style of communication that involves avoiding confrontation and conflict by not expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs.

d)

A style of communication that involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs in a passive and submissive manner.

5.

What are the characteristics of passive communication?

a)

Passive communication is characterized by being assertive and expressing one's needs and opinions.

b)

Passive communication is characterized by being aggressive and confrontational.

c)

Passive communication is characterized by being passive-aggressive and manipulative.

d)

Passive communication is characterized by a lack of assertiveness and a tendency to avoid conflict or express one's own needs and opinions.

6.

What are the characteristics of aggressive communication?

a)

Assertive and respectful tone, expressing thoughts and feelings clearly and directly, listening to others and considering their perspectives, seeking compromise or resolution.

b)

Passive and submissive tone, avoiding conflict or confrontation, being overly polite or apologetic, not expressing personal opinions or needs.

c)

Passive-aggressive tone, expressing anger or frustration indirectly, using sarcasm or backhanded compliments, avoiding direct confrontation or communication.

d)

Confrontational and hostile tone, attacking or blaming others, using insults or derogatory language, disregarding the feelings or opinions of others

7.

Which communication style involves avoiding conflict and not expressing one's needs or opinions?

a)

Passive

b)

Passive-aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Aggressive

8.

Which communication style involves expressing one's needs and opinions in a respectful and confident manner?

a)

aggressive communication

b)

passive communication

c)

assertive communication

d)

submissive communication

9.

Which communication style involves expressing one's needs and opinions in a forceful and disrespectful manner?

a)

aggressive communication

b)

passive-aggressive communication

c)

passive communication

d)

assertive communication

10.

Which communication style is considered the most effective and balanced?

a)

passive communication

b)

aggressive communication

c)

assertive communication

d)

passive-aggressive communication

11.

I don't really care. Whatever you want is fine, I guess.


a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

12.

ait, you wanna do what? No, I'm not about that. I'd be down for ________, though.

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

13.

No, yeah, you're right. I hear what you're saying. How do we make this good?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

14.

I hate this family! If you don't let me go to my friend's house, I'm going to run away!

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

15.

I don't think that's gonna work for me. Let's figure something else out.

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

16.

It's fine, I guess

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

17.

Say how you feel; explain what happened that made you feel that way; share what you need. These are the three steps of a(n):

a)

Apology

b)

Restating

c)

You statement

d)

I statement