Active Listening

1.Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

• Paraphrasing what they said

• Changing the subject

• Interrupting or talking over them

• Being totally silent

2. Which posture (body language) shows you are actively listening?

• Slouching

• Turning your back

• Sitting up straight

• Laying down

3. When you are actively listening you should?

• Close your eyes

• Look at the ground

• Gaze at your crush

• Look at the speaker

4. True or False: If you are facing the person talking, you are always listening.

• True

• False

5. Which of the following is a verbal cue you are actively listening?

• Saying "Ooh ooh"

• Humming your favorite song

• Interrupting

• Asking a follow up question

6. What is the difference between listening and hearing?

• Nothing

• One is intentional

• They are just different words with the same meaning

• None of the above are correct

7. Which is a sign of active listening?

• Drawing or doodling while they are talking

• Eating a snack

• Looking at a text

• Nodding your head and repeating

8. What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Just smile and nod in agreement

• Rephrase what you heard

• Tell the speaker what they want to hear

• None of the above

9. Why is it called active listening?

• You must move around while listening

• You must look active and alert

• You must use your eyes and ears as well as your brain

• None of the above are correct

10. Which situation calls for active listening? (There is only ONE correct answer. Choose the BEST answer)

• Listening to music

• Watching tv

• During morning announcements

• When the teacher is explaining an assignment or homework