Communication Skills

Which of the following is positive body language to use when speaking?

• Fold your arms or cross your legs

• Stand behind a lectern and keep your body hidden

• Keep your arms open and use open gestures

• Dont make eye contact

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of these is a best way to ask questions?

• Use open questions that encourage a full response

• Ask only a question that requires yes/no response

• Use leading words to suggest the response you require

• Ask something that you wouldn't want to answer

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following are parts of active listening? Tick whichever applies.

• Clarifying

• Interrupting

• Rephrasing

• Being quiet

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CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.SL.11-12.1C

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

The use of words or phrases that are disrespectful towards others is called

• assertive behaviour

• passive behaviour

• aggressive behaviour

• dormant behaviour

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A friend tells you,"I'm afraid my classmate is telling bad things about me behind my back. I don't know what to do. I am so upset about this." Which of the following response is a paraphrase?

• You are feeling very upset because your close friend has betrayed you.

• Dont be hasty. First confirm if the information is true and then you can confront him. It might be a rumor.

• You are afraid that your classmate is telling bad things about you behind your back. You dont know what to do and you are very upset about this.

• I think you have very low self esteem. That is why you think others are talking behind you. You need to be more confident about yourself.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If Meena had come, she would have won.

• If she hadn't won, she'd have come.

• Meena did not win because she did not come.

• When Meena came, she always won.

• Meena didn't come, but she won anyway.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

John is English but Anne isn't; She's American.

• Anne is English.

• John isn't English.

• John isn't American.

• John and Anne aren't English.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

You can't come without a ticket.

• You mustn't go with a ticket.

• You can come if you have a ticket.

• You dont need a ticket to come.

• You cannot buy a ticket now.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is Coca-Cola or Pepsi better? Choose the STRONGEST claim:

• Coke is better than Pepsi because more people in the world like it.

• I believe Pepsi is better because it tastes better than Coke.

• Coca-Cola is better a drink than Pepsi

• Coca-Cola has more sales and flavor options, and therefore, is better than Pepsi.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What is the best synonym for 'meticulous'?

• moderate

• careful

• needing attention

• conscientious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4