Master Speaking and Listening Skills: Interactive Quizzes for Year 3 English

Question 1

You need to tell your friend an important message. How can you make sure they understand you?

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Speak clearly and slowly, making eye contact and using gestures.

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Speak loudly and quickly, using lots of slang.

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Write your message down and hand it to your friend.

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Shout your message from across the room.

Question 2

What are some important things to think about when giving a persuasive presentation?

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Speaking clearly and confidently, and using body language to show you are interested

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Using facts and examples to support your ideas

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Using lots of persuasive language, even if it's not true

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

Question 3

You're helping two friends resolve a disagreement. How can you use your communication skills to find a solution that makes everyone happy?

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Listen to each person's point of view and try to understand their feelings.

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Talk over each other and try to win the argument.

Question 4

You want to convince your friend to join you at the park. Which of these is a fair way to do it?

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Tell your friend about all the fun things you can do at the park, like playing on the swings and slides.

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Tell your friend that if they don't go to the park with you, they will be a bad friend.

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Tell your friend that you will never talk to them again if they don't go to the park with you.

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Tell your friend that the park is closed and that you will have to go home if they don't go with you.

Question 5

During a class discussion, I found it hard to listen because my classmate was speaking softly. What should I do to listen better?

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Ask my classmate to speak up

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Ignore my classmate and look around the room

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Talk over my classmate

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Pretend to listen but not really pay attention

Question 6

You accidentally said 'You are naughty' instead of 'You are nice' to your friend. Your friend looks sad. What should you do to fix the situation?

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Apologize and say it correctly.

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Say it again, but louder.

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Talk about something else.

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Pretend you didn't say anything.

Question 7

When giving a talk, what is a good way to use body language to keep the audience interested?

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Looking at the audience and using natural gestures

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Using very large arm movements

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Not moving at all while speaking

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Turning your back to the audience

Question 8

When someone is actively listening to you, which of these actions might they take?

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Ask questions to understand you better.

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Restate your words in their own way.

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Look away from you.

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Talk over you.

Question 9

Your friend is feeling sad. How can you show empathy and understanding to help them feel better?

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Listen to them, understand their feelings, and offer support.

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Tell them to stop being silly.

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Ignore them and pretend you don't notice they are upset.

Question 10

When visiting a new country, what is a polite way to communicate and avoid misunderstandings?

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Learn a few basic words in the local language to show you care.

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Speak loudly, because people in other countries are always loud.

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Use formal language, even when speaking to children or people you don't know well.

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Don't worry about changing how you talk, just speak in your own way.

Question 11

How can we make sure our words are clear and easy to understand when we speak?

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Choosing words that match what we mean and speaking clearly

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Using big words to sound smart

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Speaking quickly and not clearly

Question 12

You're sharing your ideas with your class when you notice some students not paying attention or looking confused. What's a good way to make sure everyone is following along?

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Pause and ask if anyone has questions or needs anything explained better

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Keep talking without taking notice of them

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Speak louder and faster to make your ideas sound more interesting

Question 13

When someone is feeling upset, what's the best way to help them?

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Listen to them and try to understand how they're feeling.

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Talk over them to get your point across.

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Tell them to stop being upset.

Question 14

What are some ways to show that you are actively listening to someone?

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Looking at the person and nodding your head

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Thinking about what the person is saying

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Fiddling with your hands and feet

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Interrupting the speaker to ask questions

Question 15

You're explaining to your younger sibling how plants make their own food. How would you make it easy for them to understand?

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Use simple words, compare it to something they know, and give examples.

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Use big words and explain everything in detail.

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Tell them to read a book about it.

Question 16

When you're listening to someone, which body language shows that you're interested?

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Nodding, leaning in, and making eye contact

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Arms and legs crossed, no eye contact

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Looking around, playing with hands

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Slouching, looking away

Question 17

When someone is talking to you, what's the best way to show that you're really listening?

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Look at them, nod your head, and ask questions

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Talk louder than them

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Interrupt them often

Question 18

What makes it easy for people to understand what you are saying?

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Using clear words and speaking in a way that is easy to understand

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Talking very loudly

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Using big words and technical jargon

Question 19

When someone is talking to you, how should you look at them and sit to show that you are listening and being polite?

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Look at the person and sit still with your hands in your lap.

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Look at the floor and play with your hands.

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Look around the room and tap your foot.

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Close your eyes and cross your arms.

Question 20

When giving a presentation, how can you help your audience understand your message?

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Use gestures and body language to explain your points.

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Speak loudly so everyone can hear you.

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Use complex vocabulary that your audience may not know.

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Avoid making eye contact with your audience.

Question 21

When we talk to others, it's important to take turns speaking and listening. Why is that?

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So everyone can share their ideas.

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So it's not too loud.

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So we don't get tired from talking too much.

Question 22

When you have a different opinion to your friends, what is the best way to share your ideas?

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Listen to your friends and then share your ideas politely.

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Talk over your friends.

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Shout your ideas.

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Ignore your friends' ideas.

Question 23

When listening to someone, what are the most important things to do to show that you are paying attention?

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Look at the person, nod your head, and ask questions.

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Only listen to the first part of what they say and then think about what you will say next.

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Keep your arms crossed, avoid eye contact, and interrupt them often.

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Take notes on everything they say, even if you don't understand it.

Question 24

When someone is talking to you, what could be a sign that you're not paying attention?

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Crossing your arms and looking away

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Looking at them and nodding

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Smiling and making eye contact

Question 25

When we talk to others, it's important to be respectful of their ideas, even if we don't agree. What's the best way to show respect?

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Listen to their ideas and respond politely, even if you disagree.

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Interrupt them and talk over them.

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Ignore what they say and change the subject.

Question 26

When listening to someone speak, what is a good way to show that you are paying attention?

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Make eye contact and nod

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Look away and fidget with your hands

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Interrupt the person speaking

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Start talking about something else

Question 27

When giving a speech, it is important to:

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Speak clearly and loudly, and face the audience

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Read directly from your notes and avoid making eye contact

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Speak softly and quickly, and turn your back to the audience

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Shout and wave your arms around

Question 28

What does it mean to be persuasive?

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To be able to convince others of your point of view

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To be able to talk the loudest

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To be able to make people laugh

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To be able to interrupt others

Question 29

When having a discussion, it is important to:

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Listen to others' opinions and try to understand their point of view

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Only talk about your own ideas and ignore others

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Interrupt others when they are speaking

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Argue and fight with others who disagree with you

Question 30

Which of the following is a good way to start a role-play?

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Decide on your characters and setting before you start

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Start talking without any planning

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Copy what others are doing

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Make up the story as you go along

Question 31

When having a debate, it is important to:

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Respect other people's opinions

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Try to win at all costs, even if it means being rude or disrespectful

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Shout over others to make your point heard

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Make personal attacks on the other debaters

Question 32

Which of the following is a good way to improve your public speaking skills?

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Practice speaking in front of a mirror or with a friend

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Avoid speaking in front of others

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Only speak when you have to

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Always speak loudly and quickly, even when it is not appropriate

Question 33

What is the main purpose of a persuasive speech?

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To convince others of your point of view

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To tell a story

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To make people laugh

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To argue with others

Question 34

When giving a presentation, it is a good idea to:

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Use simple and clear language that your audience can understand

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Use complex language and technical jargon

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Speak quickly and quietly so that your audience cannot hear you

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Avoid making eye contact with your audience

Question 35

Which of the following is a good way to prepare for a discussion?

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Read or research the topic beforehand

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Avoid preparing for the discussion

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Only prepare if you are the one leading the discussion

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Prepare by memorizing a set of points you want to make without understanding them

Question 36

When talking to someone, what's the best way to behave?

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Speak clearly and show respect

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Often interrupt the other person

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Always change the topic

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Avoid making eye contact

Question 37

When giving a speech, what should you do?

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Stand up straight and look at people

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Rush through it so it's over quickly

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Speak in a flat, boring voice

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Don't use pictures or videos

Question 38

When having a debate, what's important?

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Using facts to support your opinions

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Making fun of the person you disagree with

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Not listening to the other side

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Sticking to what you've already decided

Question 39

When listening to someone, what's a good idea?

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Look at them and show you're paying attention

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Interrupt a lot to ask questions

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Think about other things

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Focus on how they look more than what they're saying

Question 40

Why do we use role-playing in communication skills?

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To practice and try out different situations

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To memorize speeches perfectly

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To avoid real conversations

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To make you nervous about speaking

Question 41

What makes group discussions go well?

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Everyone listens and shares fairly

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One or two people dominate the conversation

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People don't prepare beforehand

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The conversation goes off-topic and isn't relevant

Question 42

When speaking in a group, it's important to:

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Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.

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Talk loudly so everyone can hear you.

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Use long words that people might not understand.

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Interrupt others often to make sure you get your point across.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a good active listening technique?

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Playing with your hair or doodling.

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Maintaining eye contact with the speaker.

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Asking questions to clarify what the speaker said.

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Nodding or saying 'yes' to show you're listening.

Question 44

When preparing a presentation, it's important to:

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Organize your ideas in a way that makes sense.

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Write out your entire speech word for word.

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Use lots of complicated vocabulary and technical terms.

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Memorize every detail of your presentation.

Question 45

What is the best way to actively listen to someone?

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Nod your head, make eye contact, and ask clarifying questions.

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Stare at them and not say a word.

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Interrupt them often to ask questions.

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Fold your arms and look away.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a key element of effective communication?

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Interrupting often

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Speaking clearly

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Using body language

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Listening

Question 47

When giving a presentation, you should:

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Speak clearly and loudly, and make eye contact with the audience.

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Speak very quickly to get it over with.

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Avoid making eye contact.

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Sit down and read from a paper.

Question 48

The best way to start a role-play is to:

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Introduce yourself and your character.

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Start speaking immediately without any introduction.

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Wait for someone else to start.

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Ask the teacher what to do.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a benefit of improving your speaking and listening skills?

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Superpowers

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Increased confidence

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Improved grades

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Stronger friendships

Question 50

Which of these is the best way to deliver a persuasive speech?

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Use your hands and body to help you express your ideas.

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Use a boring voice that doesn't change.

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Avoid making eye contact with the audience.

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Read your speech directly from a paper.

Question 51

When role-playing, it's important to:

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Stay in character and listen to others.

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Ignore what others are saying and focus only on your own role.

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Be rude to the other role-players.

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Make up the rules as you go along.

Question 52

What is one benefit of active listening?

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You can learn new things and understand other people's ideas.

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You can ignore what others are saying and focus only on yourself.

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You can get your turn to speak faster.

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You can avoid having to participate in discussions.

Question 53

Which of the following is a good example of persuasive language?

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I believe that we should...

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You must do what I say.

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I'm not sure, but maybe we could...

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Everyone knows that this is the best idea.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use body language when communicating?

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It can distract your audience.

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It can help you express your feelings.

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It can make your message more clear.

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It can help you connect with your audience.

Question 55

When listening to someone speak, it's a good idea to:

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Nod your head and make eye contact to show that you're listening.

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Interrupt them to ask questions.

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Talk over them if you have something important to say.

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Avoid making any sounds or gestures.

Question 56

When listening attentively, which of these should you NOT do?

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Talk over the speaker

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Make eye contact with the speaker

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Nod or say 'yes' to show you're listening

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Ask questions to clarify

Question 57

What is the main difference between a question and a statement?

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A question asks for information, while a statement makes a point

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A statement asks for information, while a question makes a point

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Questions and statements are the same thing

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I don't know

Question 58

What is the main purpose of role-playing in a speaking and listening lesson?

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To practice communication skills in a safe environment

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To learn about different cultures

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To memorize lines from a script

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To improve your acting skills

Question 59

What is the key difference between a debate and a discussion?

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A debate is about winning, while a discussion is about sharing ideas

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A discussion is about winning, while a debate is about sharing ideas

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Debates and discussions are the same thing

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I don't know

Question 60

What does it mean to be an active listener?

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Looking at the speaker, nodding, and asking questions.

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Talking a lot and interrupting others.

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Ignoring the speaker and thinking about other things.

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Talking over the speaker and changing the subject.

Question 61

What is NOT an effective communication skill?

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Cutting off others and speaking over them

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Talking clearly and being easy to understand

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Listening attentively without interrupting others

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Using persuasive techniques to convince others

Question 62

When having a discussion with others, what is it important to do?

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Listen to what others have to say and wait your turn to speak

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Speak loudly and quickly to get your point across

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Ignore what others say and focus on speaking your own mind

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Look at the floor or ceiling to avoid eye contact

Question 63

When taking part in a role-play, what is your aim?

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To practice communicating and listening in a safe way

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To dress up and pretend to be someone else

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To memorize lines from a script

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To perform for an audience

Question 64

When listening actively, it is important to:

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Ask questions to clarify the speaker's meaning.

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Only pay attention to the words being said.

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Interrupt the speaker frequently to give your opinion.

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Ignore the speaker's body language.