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WorksheetsActive Listening Summative
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is a sign of active listening?
paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said
interrupting, or talking over someone
changing the subject
being totally silent while someone else talks
Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?
slouching
lying down
sitting up straight
standing with your back to the speaker
Which of the following is a verbal cue you can use to show you’re actively listening?
saying, “Ooh ooh”
interrupting
humming a familiar song
asking a follow-up question
True or False: If you're facing the person speaking, you're always actively listening.
True
False
Zoe is giving a presentation on the Midwest region of the US. If you’re actively listening you might ________.
speak over her to describe your trip to Nebraska
raise your hand in the middle of the presentation to invite Zoe to the mall after school
raise your hand at the end to ask her to clarify if Kansas is part of that region
stay quiet while daydreaming about your trip to Iowa in May
William is talking to Jenna, but Jenna is not actively listening. William probably feels ________.
relaxed
frustrated
cheerful
ashamed
True or false: Even if you're silent while someone else speaks, you might not be actively listening.
True
False
7. Which is a sign of active listening?
Drawing or doodling while they are talking
Eating a snack
Looking at a text
Nodding your head and repeating
8. What does it mean to paraphrase?
Just smile and nod in agreement
Rephrase what you heard
Tell the speaker what they want to hear
None of the above
9. Why is it called active listening?
You must move around while listening
You must look active and alert
You must use your eyes and ears as well as your brain
None of the above are correct
10. Which situation calls for active listening? (There is only ONE correct answer. Choose the BEST answer)
Listening to music
Watching tv
During morning announcements
When the teacher is explaining an assignment or homework
Which of the following is active listening? (Choose 1)
Paraphrasing and summarize
Looking at the speaker
Having side conversations
Interrupting the speaker
When might it be important for me to use my active listening skills? (Choose as many as you think are correct)
When your boy/girlfriend is telling you about his/her day.
Your parents are talking about taking the family on vacation next month.
There is an announcement at the airport as you and your friends are waiting for your flight.
The doctor is explaining possible side effects of the new medicine he is prescribing you.
You wake up to snow outside! The radio station is talking about what districts are delayed, and which ones are closed for the day.
What should you do if you are having a nice conversation with somebody you have just met?
Try to find something you have in common so that you connect
Talk about your personal problems
Talk about your achievements
Stay silent
Stress is
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension
Only physical strain or tension
Only emotional strain or tension
Only mental strain or tension
Stress can be caused by which of the following? (choose all that apply)
Arguments with friends or family
Difficulty or too much school work
A poor diet
Not enough sleep
Illness
If you are really angry at someone, it is best to _________.
keep it to yourself and avoid a conflict
yell and get it out of your system
calm yourself until you can express what's bothering you without causing a conflict
Why is it important to learn anger management techniques?
They help you act kind towards friends and family
They are useful when it comes to managing your time
They are skills that are often on end of year tests.
Anger management skills are tools that help you manage your anger
