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"Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important to Teens?"

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
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1.

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

a)

the ability to make smart decisions

b)

the ability to separate yourself from others

c)

the ability to connect to and relate to experiences

d)

the ability to understand and recognize your own feelings

2.

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

a)

EQ predicts the ability to use logic to solve problems.

b)

EQ predicts success and overall happiness.

c)

EQ predicts the ability to memorize facts.

d)

EQ predicts the quality of relationships.

e)

EQ predicts athletic ability.

3.

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

a)

anxiety

b)

memorization

c)

night terrors

d)

mood swings

e)

hallucinations

4.

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

a)

by relating to those around you

b)

by learning to manage stress

c)

by building stronger bonds

d)

by motivating yourself

5.

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

a)

fault

b)

potential

c)

disapproval

d)

point of view

6.

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

a)

detect

b)

ridicule

c)

eliminate

d)

misinterpret

7.

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

a)

life-threatening

b)

judgemental

c)

significant

d)

unfavorable

8.

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

a)

intelligence

b)

important

c)

social

d)

aspect

9.

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

a)

People are the key part of any business,

b)

Without business, people could not survive.

c)

Businesses are designed to help people.

d)

Each business was built by one person.

10.

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

a)

by showing you how to make yourself happy in all situations

b)

by teaching you to forgive any mistakes that others make

c)

by enabling you to give effective group presentations

d)

by helping you converse with others