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Communication Styles and Skills

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of communication involves giving and receiving information between two or more people?

a)

One-way communication

b)

Two-way communication

c)

Circular communication

d)

Linear communication

2.

What is it called when you use words to communicate your message?

a)

Physical communication

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Verbal communication

d)

Written communication

3.

Which communication style is characterized by being overly forceful and violating others' rights?

a)

Passive communication

b)

Assertive communication

c)

Aggressive communication

d)

Passive-aggressive communication

4.

What type of communication includes facial expressions, gestures, and body language?

a)

Written communication

b)

Verbal communication

c)

Digital communication

d)

Nonverbal communication

5.

Which communication style involves expressing opinions confidently while respecting others?

a)

Passive communication

b)

Assertive communication

c)

Aggressive communication

d)

Passive-aggressive communication

6.

Which communication style involves appearing passive but actually showing rudeness by saying one thing but meaning another?

a)

Aggressive communication

b)

Passive-aggressive communication

c)

Assertive communication

d)

Direct communication

7.

Which skill is essential for effective two-way communication?

a)

Speaking loudly

b)

Listening

c)

Writing quickly

d)

Reading fast

8.

What is an "I-message" used for?

a)

Blaming others

b)

Expressing feelings without blame

c)

Avoiding conversation

d)

Making demands

9.

Which is a barrier to effective communication?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Poor listening skills

c)

Speaking clearly

d)

Using "I-messages"

10.

What shows empathy in communication?

a)

Ignoring others' feelings

b)

Changing the subject

c)

Understanding others' perspectives

d)

Talking over others

11.

Which is an example of passive-aggressive communication?

a)

Directly stating your needs

b)

Saying "fine" when you're upset

c)

Speaking confidently

d)

Expressing anger openly

12.

What is the purpose of nonverbal communication?

a)

To replace verbal communication

b)

To support the spoken message

c)

To confuse others

d)

To avoid conversation

13.

Which communication style is most effective in resolving conflicts?

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

d)

Passive-aggressive

14.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to communication?

a)

Listening carefully

b)

Distractions

c)

Poor grammar

d)

Unclear messages

15.

Being an assertive communicator means:

a)

Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully

b)

Avoiding expressing your opinions to prevent conflict

c)

Dominating conversations and not listening to others

d)

Letting others make decisions for you

16.

Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

a)

Looking at your phone

b)

Interrupting the speaker

c)

Leaning in and maintaining eye contact

d)

Thinking about what you’ll say next

17.

What is the main difference between hearing and listening?

a)

Hearing is a physical action; listening is understanding and remembering.

b)

Listening is only about sound; hearing is about feelings.

c)

Hearing always comes after listening.

d)

Listening is louder than hearing.

18.

Which quote best highlights the importance of kind words in communication?

a)

"We were given two ears and one mouth, so we ought to listen twice as much as we speak."

b)

"Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime."

c)

"You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say."

d)

"The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply."

19.

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

a)

Sending a text message

b)

Smiling at someone

c)

Calling a friend

d)

Writing an essay

20.

What can be a barrier caused by technology in communication?

a)

Face-to-face conversation

b)

Misleading punctuation in texting

c)

Listening actively

d)

Speaking clearly

21.

Which communication style is described as shy, quiet, keeping opinions inside, and not standing up for oneself?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

d)

Passive-aggressive

22.

A sign of passive-aggressive communication is:

a)

Giving silent treatment

b)

Expressing feelings openly

c)

Directly addressing issues

d)

Using assertive language

23.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of assertive communication?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Being firm and calm

c)

Name calling

d)

Stating messages clearly

24.

When resolving a conflict, why is it important to use “I-messages”?

a)

To blame the other person

b)

To clearly express your own feelings and needs

c)

To avoid talking about your feelings

d)

To win the argument

25.

Which of these is an example of active listening?

a)

Giving feedback to the speaker

b)

Judging the speaker

c)

Checking your phone while listening

d)

Interrupting the speaker