"Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important to Teens?"

According to the article, what is the BEST definition of emotional intelligence?

• the ability to make smart decisions

• the ability to separate yourself from others

• the ability to connect to and relate to experiences

• the ability to understand and recognize your own feelings

According to the article, why might EQ be considered even more important than IQ? Choose two options.

• EQ predicts the ability to use logic to solve problems.

• EQ predicts success and overall happiness.

• EQ predicts the ability to memorize facts.

• EQ predicts the quality of relationships.

• EQ predicts athletic ability.

According to the article, what are some conditions that emotional intelligence skills may improve? Choose two options.

• anxiety

• memorization

• night terrors

• mood swings

• hallucinations

As explained in the article, how can you use emotional intelligence to improve physical well-being?

• by relating to those around you

• by learning to manage stress

• by building stronger bonds

• by motivating yourself

Based on its context within the 8th paragraph, what is the most likely meaning of the word perspective?

• fault

• potential

• disapproval

• point of view

What does the context in the 4th paragraph suggest is the most likely meaning of discern?

• detect

• ridicule

• eliminate

• misinterpret

The word critical has more than one meaning. What does the context in paragraph 9 suggest is the most likely meaning of critical?

• life-threatening

• judgemental

• significant

• unfavorable

What word from paragraph 9 best supports your definition of the word critical? (What's the best context clue?)

• intelligence

• important

• social

• aspect

What does the author most clearly mean when she says "businesses are essentially people" in paragraph 1?

• People are the key part of any business,

• Without business, people could not survive.

• Businesses are designed to help people.

• Each business was built by one person.

As explained in the article, what is one way in which emotional intelligence might improve your relationships with others?

• by showing you how to make yourself happy in all situations

• by teaching you to forgive any mistakes that others make

• by enabling you to give effective group presentations

• by helping you converse with others