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WorksheetsListening Unit Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Requires very little active involvement or concentration
empathic listening
listening for enjoyment
listening for information
critical listening
Requires more concentration
You listen to retain and recall the information you receive
listening for information
listening for enjoyment
precision listening
empathic listening
This level involves analyzing and evaluating the information you take in so you can use it to further your communication.
critical listening
precision listening
empathic listening
listening for information
You pay attention to details that give you clues to the speaker’s emotion or state of mind.
precision listening
empathic listening
listening for enjoyment
listening for information
Along with full concentration, retention, and analysis, the listener must also use empathy, the ability to share and understand the speaker’s feelings.
empathic listening
precision listening
critical listening
listening for information
Which of the following is an example of Listening for Enjoyment?
Tim is listening to Jane explain her horrible day so he understands why she is crying.
Tim is listening to the pros and cons of raising taxes.
Tim is listening to John tell a joke.
Tim is watching the weather report to determine what to wear.
Which of the following is an example of Listening for Information?
While walking to school, Kevin decides to listen to his iPod.
When he gets to school, Kevin’s friend reminds him that there will be doughnuts during homeroom.
When he gets home, Kevin’s girlfriend tells him how her day was fantastic.
During lunch, Kevin’s friends try to persuade him to go to the movies instead of the football game.
Which of the following is an example of Critical Listening?
Joy listening to her mom tell her what chores to do
Joy figuring out why her boyfriend is so upset
Joy listening to the Flaming Lips live in concert
Joy trying to decide who to vote for by watching a political speech
Which of the following is an example of Precision Listening?
Listening to a TV comedy
Listening to gauge people’s opinions on a new school policy
Listening to a coach’s game plan
Listening to people on different sides of a conflict express themselves to determine which side you agree with
Which of the following is an example of Empathic Listening?
Miranda’s friend Michelle is telling her about how her parents grounded her for the weekend because she was caught with her cell phone during class. Miranda, listening to this, begins to become upset as well and responds supportively.
In first block Billy asks the teacher what is for lunch. The teacher responds by telling him the different choices that will be offered. After hearing the choices, Billy decides he is going to buy something from the snack machine.
Listening to her student complain about a grade that is considered unfair, the teacher impatiently tells the student the grade isn't up for discussion.
While watching the presidential debates, Justin contemplates whether or not he agrees or disagrees with the candidates’ points of view.
Which of the following is NOT a Physical Barrier to listening?
a thick accent
hearing loss
a jackhammer
a busy lunchroom
Sue generally sits in class daydreaming unless someone brings up Pokemon, then she pays attention. Sue is guilty of what listening barrier?
Mental - thought speed
Physical - inability to hear
Mental - selective listening
Cultural - customs
Which of these examples of responses do NOT indicate a Cultural Barrier ?
“Huh, I was thinking about donuts. What about England?”
“What? Saint Nicholas? Wooden Shoes? I don’t get it.”
“I don’t speak Spanish. Do you speak English?”
“I can’t understand. What is a loo?”
What level of listening should you be using when you listen to a presidential campaign speech?
critical
informational
emjoyment
empathic
Which is the lowest level of listening?
listening for enjoyment
listening for information
critical listening
empathic listening
Which is the highest level of listening?
listening for information
precision listening
critical listening
empathic listening
Hearing is involuntary.
true
false
Hearing in an intentional act and active process.
true
false
Critical listening is essentially negative.
true
false
Listening is passive.
true
false
