WorksheetsListening for Comprehension
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
There is a difference between paying attention and listening.
True
False
What is one reason that most people only remember about 25% of what they hear?
They have better things to do.
It's too loud all the time.
People are too dependent on printed materials.
It's in a language they don't understand.
When listening to a speaker, what is your first priority in determining your level of listening is....
Is this useful information?
Do I really have to listen to this?
What is the purpose of the event?
Who is the speaker?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for listening?
For information
For a Grade
To Judge
To Analyze
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.
To analyze
To entertain
To inform
To Judge
Bicycle riding helps fight air pollution is an example of a ......
FACT
OPINION
Blondes have more fun is an example of a.....
Fact
Generalization
Opinion
Rationalization
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 half truth
a generalization
misdirection
stereotyping
When someone cannot attack the evidence or arguments of an individual, sometimes they will attack the individual themselves. This is an example of....
personal attack
insulting
being rude
a tear down
One way you can improve your listening skills is by...
Turning your listening ears on
Taking your headphones out
Chewing gum
Preparing yourself to listen
What is one way that the main idea may be expressed in a speech
Analogy
A quote
A topic sentence
A personal example
Context clues in speeches include verbal, vocal, and non-verbal messages.
TRUE
FALSE
If an idea conflicts with your past knowledge, opinions and experiences, you should stop listening immediately.
TRUE
FALSE
When taking notes, you should write down every word, exactly as it was said.
TRUE
FALSE
When you no longer rely on your memory when taking notes, then your note taking has become....
Just right
Excessive
Perfect
Overrated
