WorksheetsCommunication Skills
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 25mins
The transmission of messages or signals through unspoken gestures such as eye contact, facial expressions, etc.
verbal communication
sender
nonverbal communication
Involves checking with the speaker on what she/he meant and resolving any confusion.
clarification
communication
communication barriers
A two-way process in which information is revealed or exchanged with another person or group.
receiver
active listening
communication
A form of verbal communication that includes writing and reading.
written communication
nonverbal communication
sender
Specific items that can distort, destroy, or prevent communication.
active listening
communication
communication barriers
Giving your full attention to the speaker, using all senses to listen, and showing the speaker you are listening by giving eye contact, smiling, and/or nodding.
active listening
verbal communication
clarification
The individual who initiates or delivers a message.
sender
receiver
clarification
A form of verbal communication that includes speaking and listening.
oral communication
written communication
communication barriers
The listener, reader, or observer; the individual to whom a message is directed toward.
verbal communication
receiver
sender
When the message is transmitted through spoken words.
active listening
verbal communication
nonverbal communication
A form of workplace communication can be
the use of emails
the use of text messages
verbal
all of the above
When communicating with others at work, you should
not pay attention to the speaker's body language or gestures
try and do most of the talking
pay attention to the speaker's language and gestures
none of the above
A key component to effective communication in the workplace is
being loud
talking a lot
being an active listener
all of the above
If an interaction or issue has upset you at work, it is best to
respond immediately.
wait until you are in control of your emotions before responding.
respond two weeks later by email only
none of the above
In the workplace, you will most likely need to be able to effectively communicate with your co-workers, vendors, and customers.
True
False
Good communication leads to conflicts, low morale, frustration, misunderstandings, and productivity problems.
True
False
A common mistake people make when someone else is talking is they tend to only be thinking about what they want to say when it’s their turn to talk again and are not listening.
True
False
For effective communication to occur, you can’t be afraid to admit you didn’t understand someone.
True
False
Good communication at work means saying everything on your mind and doing most of the talking.
True
False
Emotions such as anger, fear, or resentment can easily distort or destroy a message.
True
False
Taking ownership is when a person takes responsibility for his or her own feelings and behaviors rather than blaming others.
True
False
What do you have to do to be an active listener?
Which of the following is an example of a soft skill
Certification
Specialized skills
Communication skills
Computer skills
What are some qualities that employers want? Select all that apply.
being tall
trustworthy
punctual
reliable
What are the three most important keys to success in interviews?
Good perfume/ cologne, nice smile, fresh breath
Making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly
Good posture, nice hair, friendly approach
Which of the following is a barrier to communication?
Message is not clear
Not listening
Lack of language skills
All of the above
An example of non-verbal communication is:
Sleeping
Face-to-face conversation
Telephone conversation
Eye Contact
An example of verbal communication is:
Phone conversation
Posture
Eye contact
Writing an email
In order to comprehend a message, you must be:
In the conference room
Wearing a suit or dress
Using a telephone
Actively listening
Listening to someone's opinion means you have to change your beliefs.
True
False
It's okay to interrupt if you think the other person is wrong.
True
False
Most people may start to feel defensive when a conversation starts with "you did this wrong."
True
False
You will get along with adults better if you use effective communication.
True
False
In American culture, it is respectful to make eye contact when speaking to someone.
True
False
True or False: Communication is more than just talking face to face?
True
False
What is active listening?
An individual who receives and decodes a message.
When a receiver (listener) provides full attention to the sender (speaker) without distraction.
Identifying how to send a message
How a receiver interprets a message
When the grapevine is targeting individuals and their personal lives
Grapevine
Informal Communication
Decoding
Gossip
An informal network where employees discuss workplace issues of importance
Gossip
Grapevine
Documentation
Communication
