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Communications Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which communication style is most likely to say, “I feel upset when you interrupt me. Can we take turns speaking?”

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

2.

A student avoids eye contact, speaks softly, and agrees to something they don’t want to do. Which style are they using?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

3.

Which style often involves sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or subtle sabotage instead of direct confrontation?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

4.

Saying “Move! You’re in my way. I don’t care what you think.” is an example of:

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

5.

Which communication style respects both one’s own needs and the needs of others?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

6.

A student agrees to help with a group project but later refuses to participate as a way of expressing hidden anger. Which style is this?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

7.

Which style often leaves the person feeling unheard, ignored, or taken advantage of because they don’t express their true feelings?

a)

Passive

b)

Assertive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

8.

A person uses “I” statements, calm tone, and active listening when they disagree. Which communication style is this?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

9.

Which style usually tries to dominate conversations, interrupt others, and focuses only on their own needs?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-Aggressive

10.

Which communication style is most likely to cause long-term resentment because the person hides their true feelings but expresses them indirectly?

a)

Assertive

b)

Passive-Aggressive

c)

Aggressive

d)

Passive

11.

Which type of communication uses spoken words to send a message?

a)

Nonverbal

b)

Verbal

c)

Written

d)

Visual

12.

A teacher uses body language and gestures to emphasize a point. What type of communication is being used?

a)

Verbal

b)

Written

c)

Nonverbal

d)

Technological

13.

Sending an email to your boss is an example of:

a)

Verbal

b)

Written

c)

Nonverbal

d)

Visual

14.

A company creates an infographic to share information. What type of communication is this?

a)

Nonverbal

b)

Verbal

c)

Visual

d)

Written

15.

Talking to a friend on the phone is an example of:

a)

Written

b)

Verbal

c)

Visual

d)

Technological

16.

Which type of communication is best represented by texting, social media posts, or video calls?

a)

Nonverbal

b)

Written

c)

Technological

d)

Visual

17.

A smile, handshake, or crossed arms are all examples of:

a)

Verbal communication

b)

Visual communication

c)

Nonverbal communication

18.

Which type of communication involves charts, graphs, and maps?

a)

Written

b)

Visual

c)

Verbal

d)

Technological

19.

Reading and responding to a handwritten letter is an example of:

a)

Written communication

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Verbal communication

d)

Technological communication

20.

Video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Google Meet use which type of communication?

a)

Visual

b)

Written

c)

Technological

d)

Nonverbal

21.

Talking to yourself to calm down before a test is an example of:

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Intrapersonal

c)

Group

d)

Public

22.

A student giving a speech to the entire school assembly is an example of:

a)

Group

b)

Public

c)

Interpersonal

d)

Intrapersonal

23.

Two friends discussing their weekend plans is an example of:

a)

Intrapersonal

b)

Interpersonal

c)

Public

d)

Group

24.

Working on a science project with three classmates is an example of:

a)

Group

b)

Public

c)

Interpersonal

d)

Intrapersonal

25.

Which category of verbal communication is most often used for self-reflection and personal decision-making?

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Intrapersonal

c)

Group

d)

Public

26.

Waving your hand to say hello is an example of:

a)

Body language

b)

Gesture

c)

Facial expression

d)

Signal

27.

Standing tall with your shoulders back to show confidence is an example of:

a)

Voice tone

b)

Signal

c)

Body language

d)

Facial expression

28.

Smiling when you are happy or frowning when you are upset are examples of:

a)

Gesture

b)

Voice tone

c)

Facial expression

d)

Signal

29.

Speaking softly to show kindness or loudly to show anger is an example of:

a)

Body language

b)

Voice tone

c)

Signal

d)

Gesture

30.

A stop sign or a fire alarm are examples of:

a)

Signal

b)

Body language

c)

Gesture

d)

Facial expression