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Active Listening Summative

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

a)

paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said

b)

interrupting, or talking over someone

c)

changing the subject

d)

being totally silent while someone else talks

2.

Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?

a)

slouching

b)

lying down

c)

sitting up straight

d)

standing with your back to the speaker

3.

Which of the following is a verbal cue you can use to show you’re actively listening?

a)

saying, “Ooh ooh”

b)

interrupting

c)

humming a familiar song

d)

asking a follow-up question

4.

True or False: If you're facing the person speaking, you're always actively listening.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Zoe is giving a presentation on the Midwest region of the US. If you’re actively listening you might ________.

a)

speak over her to describe your trip to Nebraska

b)

raise your hand in the middle of the presentation to invite Zoe to the mall after school

c)

raise your hand at the end to ask her to clarify if Kansas is part of that region

d)

stay quiet while daydreaming about your trip to Iowa in May

6.

William is talking to Jenna, but Jenna is not actively listening. William probably feels ________.

a)

relaxed

b)

frustrated

c)

cheerful

d)

ashamed

7.

True or false: Even if you're silent while someone else speaks, you might not be actively listening.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.
Developing good listening skills helps us to .....
a)
understand others better
b)
see better
13.

Which of the following is active listening? (Choose 1)

a)

Paraphrasing and summarize

b)

Looking at the speaker

c)

Having side conversations

d)

Interrupting the speaker

14.

When might it be important for me to use my active listening skills? (Choose as many as you think are correct)

a)

When your boy/girlfriend is telling you about his/her day.

b)

Your parents are talking about taking the family on vacation next month.

c)

There is an announcement at the airport as you and your friends are waiting for your flight.

d)

The doctor is explaining possible side effects of the new medicine he is prescribing you.

e)

You wake up to snow outside! The radio station is talking about what districts are delayed, and which ones are closed for the day.

15.
What is the best way to understand people?
a)
listen to them
b)
think about what you are going to say next
16.

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

a)

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

b)

Talk about your personal problems

c)

Talk about your achievements

d)

Stay silent

17.

Stress is

a)

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension

b)

Only physical strain or tension

c)

Only emotional strain or tension

d)

Only mental strain or tension

18.

Stress can be caused by which of the following? (choose all that apply)

a)

Arguments with friends or family

b)

Difficulty or too much school work

c)

A poor diet

d)

Not enough sleep

e)

Illness

19.

If you are really angry at someone, it is best to _________.

a)

keep it to yourself and avoid a conflict

b)

yell and get it out of your system

c)

calm yourself until you can express what's bothering you without causing a conflict

20.

Why is it important to learn anger management techniques?

a)

They help you act kind towards friends and family

b)

They are useful when it comes to managing your time

c)

They are skills that are often on end of year tests.

d)

Anger management skills are tools that help you manage your anger