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Communication Questions Game

Practise choosing clearer, calmer, and more respectful responses in realistic situations.

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Each set has five short questions and gives feedback after each answer.

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Social Awareness

Five-question sets for noticing social comfort, friendship pressure, honesty, and self-awareness.

🌱5 questions

Social Awareness

Notice awkward questions, compliments, and everyday replies.

Questions in this set
  • Which question is more respectful?
  • Which compliment is safest and most respectful?
  • Which question is least likely to make someone feel judged?
  • Which response is clearer than overexplaining?
  • Which reply is best when a friend shares bad news?
🤝5 questions

Friendship Without Pretending

Practise keeping friends around without faking stories, lying, or pretending to be more interesting.

Questions in this set
  • Which response helps you connect without pretending?
  • Which sentence avoids lying to fit in?
  • Which thought shows better self-awareness in friendship?
  • Which reply keeps a conversation going without making yourself look bigger?
  • Which action helps keep friends around in a genuine way?
🛡️5 questions

Spotting Bullying Skills

Practise noticing repeated put-downs, pressure, exclusion, and intimidation without blaming yourself.

Questions in this set
  • Which behaviour is most likely to be bullying?
  • Which sentence is a warning sign of intimidation?
  • Which pattern suggests social exclusion?
  • Which response is safest when you notice repeated bullying?
  • Which thought shows good self-awareness after being targeted?
👀5 questions

Spotting Jealousy Behaviour

Practise noticing subtle jealousy signs such as backhanded compliments, comparison, minimising, and resentment.

Questions in this set
  • Which response sounds like a backhanded compliment?
  • Which behaviour can be a sign of jealousy?
  • Which sentence minimises someone else's achievement?
  • Which thought shows good self-awareness around a jealous person?
  • Which response is calm when someone makes a jealous comment?

More Question Sets

Other five-question sets for tone, listening, conflict, boundaries, work, confidence, and kindness.

💬5 questions

Tone Awareness

Spot tone, sarcasm, passive aggression, and clearer replies.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence sounds passive aggressive?
  • Which sentence could sound sarcastic in a bad way?
  • Which sentence checks tone in a healthy way?
  • Which sentence is better than saying 'calm down'?
  • Which sentence sounds dismissive?
👂5 questions

Good Listener Skills

Practise responses that make people feel heard.

Questions in this set
  • Which one shows good listening skills?
  • Which response is most supportive?
  • Which sentence encourages someone to keep talking?
  • Which sentence asks before giving advice?
  • Which reply shows empathy?
🧊5 questions

Calm Conflict

Choose replies that lower tension instead of raising it.

Questions in this set
  • Which response is best during a disagreement?
  • Which sentence disagrees without attacking?
  • Which sentence sounds respectful during disagreement?
  • Which sentence ends a difficult conversation respectfully?
  • Which sentence helps repair a tense conversation?
🚩5 questions

Gaslighting Red Flags

Notice dismissive, blaming, and confusing language patterns.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence sounds most like gaslighting?
  • Which sentence avoids jumping to conclusions?
  • Which sentence validates emotion without agreeing to blame?
  • Which sentence sounds defensive?
  • Which sentence reduces pressure?
💼5 questions

Workplace Communication

Practise clearer work messages, feedback, and meetings.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence is clearest at work?
  • Which message handles a delay professionally?
  • Which feedback sounds most constructive?
  • Which sentence helps keep a meeting focused?
  • Which response is best for an upset customer?
🛠️5 questions

Boundaries & Repair

Practise apologies, boundaries, and fixing awkward moments.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence sets a healthy boundary?
  • Which sentence shows accountability?
  • Which apology sounds most genuine?
  • Which sentence helps after interrupting someone?
  • Which sentence asks for help clearly?
🎤5 questions

Confident Speaking

Practise clearer, calmer, and more confident wording.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence sounds most confident without being rude?
  • Which sentence is best when you need more time?
  • Which sentence sounds clear in a presentation?
  • Which sentence handles a mistake confidently?
  • Which sentence sounds calm when asking a question?
🌼5 questions

Everyday Kindness

Choose words that feel thoughtful, warm, and respectful.

Questions in this set
  • Which sentence sounds kindest when someone is nervous?
  • Which sentence is best when someone apologises?
  • Which sentence helps someone feel included?
  • Which sentence is thoughtful after someone helps you?
  • Which sentence is best when someone looks upset?
😊5 questions

Positive Speaking Styles

Practise recognising helpful speaking behaviours in everyday and workplace conversations.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A new colleague joins the team. You smile, ask how their first day is going, and offer to show them where things are."
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A friend says they made a mistake at work. You listen carefully and say, 'That sounds stressful. Do you want to talk through what happened?'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Your teammate is nervous before giving a short presentation. You say, 'You have prepared well. Start with your first point, and take it one step at a time.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You disagree with your manager's idea, but you say, 'I understand why that could work. I have one concern about the timing. Can I explain?'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A customer is angry because their order is late. You keep your voice steady and say, 'I understand this is frustrating. Let me check what happened and see what we can do next.'"
💼5 questions

Professional Speaking Styles

Practise recognising clear workplace speaking behaviours in professional situations.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Your manager asks when a report will be ready. You say, 'I will review it this morning and send you an update by 4 pm.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Two colleagues disagree in a meeting. You say, 'I can see both concerns. Let us compare the options before we decide.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Before suggesting a solution, you ask a customer, 'What outcome matters most to you before we choose the next step?'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A colleague gives you an unrealistic deadline. You say, 'I cannot finish it by Friday, but I can deliver it by Tuesday morning.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You are writing to a client and say, 'Please confirm whether you approve the final version by Monday.'"
😠5 questions

Negative Speaking Styles

Practise spotting speaking behaviours that can damage trust or increase tension.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A team member asks for help. You say, 'I will explain this slowly so you can follow it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Your friend forgets to help with a task. You say, 'Fine, I guess I will just do everything myself again.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A customer explains a problem, and you quickly say, 'That is not a real issue.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "During a disagreement, someone points at the other person and says, 'Do it now or you will regret it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Someone finishes a simple task and their coworker says, 'Good job, you finally understood something easy.'"
😂5 questions

Humour & Social Styles

Practise recognising social speaking behaviours that can make conversation lighter or riskier.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A printer stops working before a meeting. You smile and say, 'This printer enjoys dramatic timing, but we can still fix it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "After losing your place in a presentation, you smile and say, 'I had a moment of confusion there, but I found the point again.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A colleague misses an obvious deadline and someone says, 'Brilliant timing, exactly what we needed today.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "After a very long meeting, someone says in a flat voice, 'Well, that was only slightly longer than a winter.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "During a busy shift, someone notices a problem quickly and says, 'That calendar invite escaped again, but I caught it.'"
🎯5 questions

Leadership Styles

Practise recognising leadership behaviours that guide, influence, and support people.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A team member is stuck. You ask, 'What have you tried so far, and what support would help you move forward?'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "After listening to the team, you say, 'We will choose option B and review the result on Friday.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Your team looks tired, so you say, 'This is challenging, but we have handled difficult work before. Let us focus on the next step.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You want the team to choose a new process. You say, 'This option saves time, reduces confusion, and still protects quality.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Before a difficult project, you say, 'If we stay focused, this can become a stronger system for everyone who uses it.'"
❤️5 questions

Emotional Speaking Styles

Practise recognising emotional speaking behaviours and how they affect conversations.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Before speaking in a meeting, someone says quietly, 'I am not completely sure, but I can try to explain my idea.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "When feedback is mentioned, someone quickly says, 'I did nothing wrong, so stop blaming me.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "After explaining the same task several times, someone says, 'I have explained this twice, and I am getting frustrated.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A friend receives good news and says quickly, 'This is brilliant. I cannot wait to start.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "During a tense conversation, someone says, 'I feel upset, so I am going to pause before I answer.'"
🤝5 questions

Conflict & Resolution

Practise recognising different ways people speak during disagreement or tension.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Someone raises their voice during a disagreement. You say, 'I can discuss this, but not if we are shouting.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You do not agree with a plan, but you say, 'It is fine, even though I am not comfortable with it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A problem keeps happening at home, but someone says, 'Let us not talk about it. It will probably disappear.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "In a disagreement, someone leans forward and says, 'You are wrong, and I am going to prove it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Two people want different solutions. You say, 'What option would work for both of us?'"
🎤5 questions

Presentation Styles

Practise recognising different ways speakers present information to an audience.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A speaker begins with, 'Last year, one customer email changed how our team handled complaints.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A trainer says, 'First we will learn the problem, then the steps, and then we will practise together.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A speaker shares a personal lesson, pauses, and says, 'The question is not whether communication matters. The question is what changes when we finally listen.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "During a presentation, the speaker says, 'Imagine we are talking over coffee. Here is the simplest way to think about it.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A speaker explains the facts, gives the key numbers, and says, 'The main takeaway is simple: clearer handovers reduce confusion.'"
🧠5 questions

Can You Spot the Style?

Read a short conversation and identify the speaker's style.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A colleague is upset. You say, 'I can see this is frustrating. Let us slow down and choose one next step.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You write to a client, 'As outlined in the previous email, please confirm approval by 3 pm.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Someone explains a task correctly, and the other person says, 'You finally understood it. Good job.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A team member is stuck, so you ask, 'What have you tried so far, and what support would help?'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A friend forgets to help, and you say, 'Fine, I will just do it myself again.'"
💬5 questions

Which Style Works Best?

Choose the most appropriate speaking style for a real-life situation.

Questions in this set
  • Which speaking style is being described? "A friend feels embarrassed after making a mistake. You listen and say, 'That was difficult, but one mistake does not define you.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You need a colleague to send missing information before a deadline. You say, 'Please send the missing figures by 2 pm so I can finish the report today.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Your team feels tired before a project milestone. You say, 'We are close now. Let us finish one clear step at a time.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "Two people disagree and both want to be heard. You say, 'Let us compare both needs and find an option we can both accept.'"
  • Which speaking style is being described? "You open a presentation with a short real example, then explain the main lesson the audience can use."
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