WorksheetsCommunications Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which communication style is most likely to say, “I feel upset when you interrupt me. Can we take turns speaking?”
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
A student avoids eye contact, speaks softly, and agrees to something they don’t want to do. Which style are they using?
Aggressive
Passive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Which style often involves sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or subtle sabotage instead of direct confrontation?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Saying “Move! You’re in my way. I don’t care what you think.” is an example of:
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Which communication style respects both one’s own needs and the needs of others?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
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?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Which style often leaves the person feeling unheard, ignored, or taken advantage of because they don’t express their true feelings?
Passive
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive-Aggressive
A person uses “I” statements, calm tone, and active listening when they disagree. Which communication style is this?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Which style usually tries to dominate conversations, interrupt others, and focuses only on their own needs?
Aggressive
Passive
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Which communication style is most likely to cause long-term resentment because the person hides their true feelings but expresses them indirectly?
Assertive
Passive-Aggressive
Aggressive
Passive
Which type of communication uses spoken words to send a message?
Nonverbal
Verbal
Written
Visual
A teacher uses body language and gestures to emphasize a point. What type of communication is being used?
Verbal
Written
Nonverbal
Technological
Sending an email to your boss is an example of:
Verbal
Written
Nonverbal
Visual
A company creates an infographic to share information. What type of communication is this?
Nonverbal
Verbal
Visual
Written
Talking to a friend on the phone is an example of:
Written
Verbal
Visual
Technological
Which type of communication is best represented by texting, social media posts, or video calls?
Nonverbal
Written
Technological
Visual
A smile, handshake, or crossed arms are all examples of:
Verbal communication
Visual communication
Nonverbal communication
Which type of communication involves charts, graphs, and maps?
Written
Visual
Verbal
Technological
Reading and responding to a handwritten letter is an example of:
Written communication
Nonverbal communication
Verbal communication
Technological communication
Video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Google Meet use which type of communication?
Visual
Written
Technological
Nonverbal
Talking to yourself to calm down before a test is an example of:
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Group
Public
A student giving a speech to the entire school assembly is an example of:
Group
Public
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Two friends discussing their weekend plans is an example of:
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Public
Group
Working on a science project with three classmates is an example of:
Group
Public
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Which category of verbal communication is most often used for self-reflection and personal decision-making?
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Group
Public
Waving your hand to say hello is an example of:
Body language
Gesture
Facial expression
Signal
Standing tall with your shoulders back to show confidence is an example of:
Voice tone
Signal
Body language
Facial expression
Smiling when you are happy or frowning when you are upset are examples of:
Gesture
Voice tone
Facial expression
Signal
Speaking softly to show kindness or loudly to show anger is an example of:
Body language
Voice tone
Signal
Gesture
A stop sign or a fire alarm are examples of:
Signal
Body language
Gesture
Facial expression
