Active Listening Quiz

What should you do if somebody is talking to you and they are finding it difficult to keep the conversation going?

• Stay silent and give them some time to think of something to say

• Talk about yourself

• Ask lots of questions about the topic they are talking about

• Look them in the eyes without blinking

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should you do if you are having a nice conversation with somebody you have just met?

• Talk about your achievements

• Talk about your personal problems

• Stay silent

• Try to find something you have in common so that you connect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you do if somebody is telling you something serious or sad?

• Try to change the subject and talk about something positive

• Tell them you here to listen and encourage them to speak

• Ask them lots of questions

• Stay silent and don't look at them

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should you do with your eyes when you are listening to somebody speak?

• Look around the room

• Look at their eyes (if it is culturally acceptable)

• Look at your feet

• Look at your hands

What should you do with your head when you are listening to somebody speak?

• Nod slowly

• Shake your head

• Nod quickly

• Do not move your head

What should you do with your hands and arms when you are listening to somebody speak?

• Nothing

• Touch your face

• Rub your hands together

• Fold your arms

What should you do if you don't hear what somebody says?

• Tell them they are not speaking clearly

• Do nothing

• Look confused

• Apologize and ask them to repeat what they said

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.SL.9-10.1

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

Which of these show you have understood what the person has said?

• Eye contact

• Saying 'mmmm'

• Touching your face with your hands

• Repeating what the other person has just said

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.1

CCSS.SL.9-10.1C

Body language is not important when you are listening to somebody.

• True

• False

Why is it called 'active' listening?

• It requires lots of multi-tasking

• You look 'active' and alert

• You move around the room while you are listening

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