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How to Keep a Conversation Going

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Why is active listening important in a conversation?

a)

It allows you to plan your next statement  

b)

It shows the other person you value their input  

c)

It gives you time to think about other things  

d)

It helps you dominate the conversation 


2.

Why is it important to be genuinely interested in the other person?

a)

It makes the conversation more meaningful and enjoyable for both parties  

b)

It allows you to manipulate the conversation  

 

c)

It helps you avoid talking about yourself  

 

d)

It makes the conversation shorter

3.

What role does body language play in a conversation?

a)

It has no impact on the conversation

b)

It can convey interest and engagement

c)

It only matters if you are not talking

d)

It distracts from the conversation

4.

What is a good strategy to keep a conversation going?

a)

Talking about yourself constantly

b)

Asking open-ended questions

c)

Giving one-word answers

d)

Ignoring the other person's responses

5.

How can you steer a conversation back on track if it goes off-topic?

a)

Letting the other person continue talking about the off-topic subject

b)

Politely bringing up the original topic again

c)

Ignoring the off-topic comments

d)

Abruptly changing the subject

6.

Which of the following can help keep a conversation balanced?

a)

Allowing only one person to speak

b)

Ensuring both participants have a chance to talk

c)

Dominating the conversation

d)

Avoiding asking questions

7.

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

a)

"Did you like the movie?"

b)

"What do you think about the movie?"

c)

"Was the movie good?"

d)

"Did you watch the movie?"

8.

How should you handle pauses in the conversation?

a)

Filling the silence with any random topic

b)

Allowing the pause and then naturally continuing the conversation

c)

Panicking and ending the conversation

d)

Talking about yourself to fill the gap

9.

What is an effective way to keep a conversation engaging?

a)

Sharing interesting stories or experiences

b)

Giving only short, factual answers

c)

Speaking in a monotone voice

d)

Avoiding eye contact

10.

What is a good way to show you are actively listening?

a)

Interrupting to share your thoughts

b)

Nodding and giving verbal cues like "I see" or "That's interesting"

c)

Checking your phone frequently

d)

Changing the subject often