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Passive Communication Style Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a characteristic of individuals who use the passive communication style?

a)

They often express their feelings openly.

b)

They act indifferently and yield to others.

c)

They dominate conversations.

d)

They frequently initiate conflicts.

2.

Which of the following statements is likely to be made by a passive communicator?

a)

I need everyone to listen to me.

b)

I really don’t care what you think.

c)

It really doesn’t matter that much to me.

d)

I want to be in charge of this decision.

3.

What do passive communicators usually fail to do?

a)

Listen to others.

b)

Express their feelings or needs.

c)

Make decisions for others.

d)

Engage in arguments.

4.

Which of the following traits is associated with an aggressive communicator?

a)

Speaking in a soft and gentle voice

b)

Avoiding eye contact

c)

Speaking in a loud and demanding voice

d)

Being passive and agreeable

5.

What is a common behavior of an aggressive communicator?

a)

Encouraging others

b)

Blaming and criticizing others

c)

Listening attentively

d)

Avoiding confrontation

6.

Which statement is likely to be made by an aggressive communicator?

a)

Let's find a solution together.

b)

I understand your point of view.

c)

I'm right and you're wrong.

d)

I appreciate your input.

7.

What is a characteristic behavior of a passive-aggressive communicator?

a)

Directly confronts issues

b)

Gives someone the silent treatment

c)

Openly expresses feelings

d)

Avoids spreading rumors

8.

How do passive-aggressive communicators typically act on the surface?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Assertive

d)

Confident

9.

Which of the following is an example of a passive-aggressive statement?

a)

I completely agree with you.

b)

That's fine with me, but don’t be surprised if someone else gets mad.

c)

I think we should discuss this openly.

d)

I am happy with your decision.

10.

What is a key feature of the assertive communication style?

a)

Being overbearing

b)

Open communication link

c)

Ignoring others' needs

d)

Avoiding expression of feelings

11.

Which statement reflects an assertive communicator?

a)

I will do whatever you say.

b)

I don't care about your opinion.

c)

We are equally entitled to express ourselves respectfully to one another.

d)

I will not share my thoughts.

12.

What do assertive communicators consider while expressing their own needs?

a)

Only their own desires

b)

The needs of others

c)

The opinions of others

d)

Their own feelings only

13.

Which communication style is characterized by acting indifferently and yielding to others?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

14.

What is a key trait of the aggressive communication style?

a)

Yielding to others

b)

Speaking in a loud and demanding voice

c)

Expressing needs respectfully

d)

Avoiding confrontation

15.

Which communication style involves subtle, indirect, or secretive actions?

a)

Assertive

b)

Passive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

16.

What is a characteristic of the assertive communication style?

a)

Dominating others

b)

Avoiding eye contact

c)

Open communication without being overbearing

d)

Sabotaging others' efforts

17.

Which of the following is a "Do" in assertive communication?

a)

Interrupt

b)

Listen

c)

Blame

d)

Threaten

18.

Which of the following is a "Don't" in assertive communication?

a)

Be open minded

b)

Ask questions

c)

Raise your voice/Yell

d)

Resist distractions

19.

What should you do to be responsible for a two-way dialog in assertive communication?

a)

Assume you understand

b)

Make snap decisions

c)

Hear them out

d)

Laugh at/Make fun of