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Listening for Comprehension

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There is a difference between paying attention and listening.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What is one reason that most people only remember about 25% of what they hear?

a)

They have better things to do.

b)

It's too loud all the time.

c)

People are too dependent on printed materials.

d)

It's in a language they don't understand.

3.

When listening to a speaker, what is your first priority in determining your level of listening is....

a)

Is this useful information?

b)

Do I really have to listen to this?

c)

What is the purpose of the event?

d)

Who is the speaker?

4.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for listening?

a)

For information

b)

For a Grade

c)

To Judge

d)

To Analyze

5.

What is the primary reason for listening in the following scenario? A lifeguard is descibing CPR to a group of lifeguards. She uses many gestures to demonstrate the correct technique.

a)

To analyze

b)

To entertain

c)

To inform

d)

To Judge

6.

Bicycle riding helps fight air pollution is an example of a ......

a)

FACT

b)

OPINION

7.

Blondes have more fun is an example of a.....

a)

Fact

b)

Generalization

c)

Opinion

d)

Rationalization

8.

An art student who tells people that her entry won third place in a state competition, but fails to mention that there were only three entries in the competition, is using an example called...

a)

a half truth

b)

a generalization

c)

misdirection

d)

stereotyping

9.

When someone cannot attack the evidence or arguments of an individual, sometimes they will attack the individual themselves. This is an example of....

a)

personal attack

b)

insulting

c)

being rude

d)

a tear down

10.

One way you can improve your listening skills is by...

a)

Turning your listening ears on

b)

Taking your headphones out

c)

Chewing gum

d)

Preparing yourself to listen

11.

What is one way that the main idea may be expressed in a speech

a)

Analogy

b)

A quote

c)

A topic sentence

d)

A personal example

12.

Context clues in speeches include verbal, vocal, and non-verbal messages.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

If an idea conflicts with your past knowledge, opinions and experiences, you should stop listening immediately.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

When taking notes, you should write down every word, exactly as it was said.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

When you no longer rely on your memory when taking notes, then your note taking has become....

a)

Just right

b)

Excessive

c)

Perfect

d)

Overrated