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Listening 101

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the listening process?

a)

understanding

b)

hearing

c)

reflecting

d)

focusing attention

2.

Which type of listening allows the listener to solve problems or persuade the speaker?

a)

active listening

b)

casual listening

c)

hard listening

d)

general listening

3.

Casual listening requires the listener to pay more attention than active listening.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

When you listen to your favorite musical artist’s new song, you are likely engaging in which type of listening?

a)

active listening

b)

casual listening

c)

hard listening

d)

general listening

5.

One poor listening habit is failing to notice __________.

a)

The response of other listeners

b)

The number and characteristics of other listeners

c)

The speaker’s facial expression

d)

The speaker’s attire

6.

Casual listening is sometimes called which of the following?

a)

observing

b)

hearing

c)

Inactive listening

d)

passive listening

7.

According to the presentation, which percentage of the information adults receive is gained through listening?

a)

90%

b)

85%

c)

80%

d)

75%

8.

A listener should tilt his face away from the speaker and lean against the back of the chair to show interest in the conversation.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

A listener should pick out main points rather than fixating on the details

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Which of the following is NOT a suggested form of feedback which can convey interest and provide for further clarification and explanation?

a)

Restating the message

b)

Asking a question

c)

Smiling and nodding

d)

Sharing a similar experience

11.

a function of the ears; an intake of information

a)

hearing

b)

listening

c)

active listening

d)

casual listening

12.

concentrating on the speaker and what he/she says

a)

attention

b)

listening

c)

focusing attention

d)

listening

13.

attaching a meaning to the speaker’s message

a)

attention

b)

remembering

c)

focus attention

d)

understanding

14.

being able to accurately recall and paraphrase something you have heard

a)

attention

b)

remembering

c)

focus attention

d)

understanding

15.

allows the listener to acquire information, solve problems and persuade or dissuade the speaker

a)

active listening

b)

casual listening

c)

remembering

d)

understanding

16.

allows the listener to relax and enjoy the conversation; sometimes called passive listening

a)

active listening

b)

remembering

c)

casual listening

d)

understanding