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Active Listening

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Paraphrasing what they said

b)

Changing the subject

c)

Interrupting or talking over them

d)

Being totally silent

2.

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

a)

Slouching

b)

Turning your back

c)

Sitting up straight

d)

Laying down

3.

3. When you are actively listening you should?

a)

Close your eyes

b)

Look at the ground

c)

Gaze at your crush

d)

Look at the speaker

4.

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

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

Saying "Ooh ooh"

b)

Humming your favorite song

c)

Interrupting

d)

Asking a follow up question

6.

6. What is the difference between listening and hearing?

a)

Nothing

b)

One is intentional

c)

They are just different words with the same meaning

d)

None of the above are correct

7.

7. Which is a sign of active listening?

a)

Drawing or doodling while they are talking

b)

Eating a snack

c)

Looking at a text

d)

Nodding your head and repeating

8.

8. What does it mean to paraphrase?

a)

Just smile and nod in agreement

b)

Rephrase what you heard

c)

Tell the speaker what they want to hear

d)

None of the above

9.

9. Why is it called active listening?

a)

You must move around while listening

b)

You must look active and alert

c)

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

d)

None of the above are correct

10.

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

a)

Listening to music

b)

Watching tv

c)

During morning announcements

d)

When the teacher is explaining an assignment or homework

11.

11. Which of the following is NOT a part of active listening?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Giving advice

c)

Nodding your head

d)

None of the above

12.

12. Why is it important to use body language during active listening?

a)

To show you are listening

b)

To encourage the speaker to share/talk

c)

To see how the speaker is feeling

d)

All of the above are correct

e)

None of the above are correct

13.

13. Why do you need to use your eyes during active listening?

a)

You do not.

b)

To make the speaker think you are listening

c)

To read the speakers body language

d)

None of the above