What caused the breakdown?
One student tries to explain a game while texting on their phone and not looking up.
What caused the communication breakdown?
A. Speaking clearly
B. Too much eye contact
C. Distraction
D. Using gestures
Distraction
If someone says, “Can you say that louder? I missed part of it,” what communication repair strategy are they using?
A. Repetition
B. Clarification
C. Gestures
D. Asking a question
Repetition
Act out trying to listen to someone who is talking while facing the wrong direction — without using words.
Possible responses: face away from the person, put head down
When two people have trouble understanding each other or sharing information, what is this called?
A. Active listening
B. Communication breakdown
C. Body language
D. Topic maintenance
Communication breakdown
A teacher gives instructions, but half the class misses it because they were talking during the explanation.
What caused the communication breakdown?
A. Clear directions
B. Side conversations
C. Asking for help
D. Sharing materials
Side conversations
Pointing, gestures, miming, signing, or writing are all examples of what type of communication repair?
A. Verbal
B. Nonverbal
C. Repetition
D. Asking questions
Nonverbal
Act out “not understanding the directions” without using words.
Possible responses: looking puzzled or confuzed
What is the process of using words, sounds, signs, or actions to share information with others?
A. Communication
B. Problem-solving
C. Cooperation
D. Observation
Communication
Someone explains something very quickly, and the listener can’t keep up or understand.
What caused the communication breakdown?
A. Speaking too slowly
B. Speaking too fast
C. Good listening
D. Taking turns
Speaking too fast
After someone looks confused, you add, “It’s the blue folder, the one with the star on it.” What strategy are you using?
A. Addition
B. Repetition
C. Gestures
Addition
Act out “trying to get someone’s attention politely” without using words.
Possible responses: waving, tapping on their shoulder,
What do we call it when you work to fix the problem after realizing you didn’t understand what someone said?
A. Communication repair
B. Turn-taking
C. Eye contact
D. Conversation starter
Communication repair
A student tries to tell a story while facing away from the group and mumbling.
What caused the communication breakdown?
A. Using gestures
B. Not facing the listener
C. Asking questions
D. Giving examples
Not facing the listener
You tell a friend, “I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Can you say it differently?” What repair strategy is this?
A. Revision
B. Addition
C. Repetition
D. Nonverbal
Revision
Act out “feeling annoyed during a conversation” without using words.
Possible responses: eye roll, looking away
If a message gets confusing and you ask questions or clarify to fix the problem, what skill are you using?
A. Body language
B. Communication repair
C. Conversation starter
D. Sharing information
Communication repair