Speaking and Listening Skills: Interactive Quizzes for Year 2 English Learners

Question 1

When you're telling a story that you've heard, what's important to remember?

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Putting the main events in order

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Making up your own parts

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Talking fast and loud

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Moving your body a lot

Question 2

When we listen carefully, we show that we are interested. Which of these actions help us show that we are actively listening?

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Nodding our heads and looking at the person speaking

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Looking at our phones or other objects

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Interrupting the person speaking to tell them what we think

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a way to understand someone's feelings without them talking?

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Knowing their favorite color

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Looking at their face

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Listening to their voice

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Watching their body language

Question 4

When listening to someone, how can you use your listening skills to figure out how they're feeling?

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Listen to the way they're speaking.

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Don't pay attention to what they're saying.

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Ask them questions while they're talking.

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Guess how they're feeling without listening to them.

Question 5

When giving instructions, what's the best way to make sure people understand you?

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Speak slowly and clearly

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Use big words

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Don't say things twice

Question 6

How do good listening skills help us to build and improve relationships with friends and family?

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They show others that we care about what they have to say.

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They help us to learn more about the other person.

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They make us feel more important.

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They give us an excuse to talk more.

Question 7

When you feel nervous about speaking in front of others, what can you do to calm yourself down?

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Take deep breaths and speak slowly and clearly.

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Speak as fast as you can to get it over with.

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Close your eyes and imagine you're somewhere else.

Question 8

When listening to someone, how can you show that you're paying attention?

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Ask questions and nod

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Look away and fidget

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Interrupt and talk over others

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Yawn and look bored

Question 9

When we talk to someone, we use words to communicate. We can also use our bodies to communicate without speaking. Which of these is an example of using your body to communicate?

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Smiling

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Waving

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Talking loudly

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Using a phone

Question 10

When listening to someone, how can you show that you're paying attention?

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Look at them, nod, and ask questions.

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Look away, talk over them, and interrupt.

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Sit far away, avoid eye contact, and play with your hair.

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Nod, stay silent, and look at your shoes.

Question 11

When giving a presentation, what is the most important thing to remember?

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Make eye contact and speak clearly

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Speak quickly to fit everything in

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Use big words your audience might not understand

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Stand still and read from a script

Question 12

When you have a disagreement with a friend, what's the best way to talk to each other to solve the problem without fighting?

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Talk calmly and listen to each other's ideas.

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Shout and interrupt each other.

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Ignore each other and hope the problem goes away.

Question 13

When someone is talking to you, why is it important to listen attentively?

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It shows that you value their thoughts and feelings.

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It helps you understand their perspective.

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It makes you look intelligent.

Question 14

What can make it hard to understand someone, even when they're talking to you?

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Lots of noise around you

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Being in a quiet room

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Facing each other

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Speaking the same language

Question 15

When you're sharing information with your friends, what's a good way to keep them interested?

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Add pictures and colors to your talk to make it fun.

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Use big words that they might not understand.

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Talk really fast so you can say everything you want.

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Don't look at your friends while you're talking.

Question 16

After listening to a story or presentation, what's a good way to get better at listening?

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Think about what you heard and ask questions.

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Block your ears or play loud music.

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Only listen to the parts you like.

Question 17

When someone is talking to you, what should you do to show that you are really listening?

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Make eye contact and nod your head.

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Look away and tap your feet.

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Cross your arms and frown.

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Roll your eyes and sigh.

Question 18

You and your friend have different ideas. What's the best way to share your idea kindly and fairly?

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Listen to your friend first, then share your idea nicely.

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Shout so your friend can hear you.

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Tell your friend their idea is wrong.

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Don't share your idea.

Question 19

If you overhear a private conversation between your classmates, the best thing to do is:

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Keep it to yourself

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Repeat the conversation to others

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Tell the teacher

Question 20

After you've finished speaking or listening, how can you improve your talking and listening skills?

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Ask others for feedback on what you did well and what you could improve.

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Don't think about how you talk and listen.

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Only think about the things you do well.

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Don't worry about making mistakes.

Question 21

How do visual aids like charts or graphs help you share information more effectively?

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They make it easier for people to remember what you're saying.

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They're only helpful for complex information.

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They make you look unprepared.

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They're only useful for teachers and speakers.

Question 22

You're giving a presentation about your favorite animal to your class. What's the best way to keep your audience engaged?

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Make eye contact and use gestures.

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Speak softly so they have to listen closely.

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Stand still and read from a paper.

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Speak flatly and avoid jokes.

Question 23

When someone is talking to you, it's polite to listen and show you're interested. How can you show you're paying attention?

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Make eye contact and nod

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Look away

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Interrupt

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Shout

Question 24

When we talk to people from other countries, we might not always understand each other. What's a good way to make sure we communicate clearly?

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Speak slowly and clearly.

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Use words you think the other person will know.

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Change the way you speak to match the other person's culture.

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Don't ask questions if you don't understand something.

Question 25

How can you politely start chatting with someone?

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Say 'Hi' and introduce yourself.

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Ignore them and walk away.

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Yell at them.

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Only talk about yourself.

Question 26

Which of these is an example of role-playing?

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Pretending to be a doctor and a patient.

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Reading a story aloud.

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Drawing a picture.

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Playing a board game.

Question 27

When giving a talk, it's important to:

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Speak clearly and at a good pace.

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Rush through your words.

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Avoid looking at the people you're talking to.

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Use lots of hard-to-understand words.

Question 28

How can you best join in a conversation?

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Listen to others and wait for your turn to speak.

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Talk over others.

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Be rude to those who think differently.

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Only talk about yourself.

Question 29

What's a good way to disagree with someone?

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Explain your own opinion using 'I' statements.

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Tell them they're wrong and walk away.

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Shout at them.

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Ignore them.

Question 30

When you ask a question, you should:

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Be clear and specific.

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Use vague language.

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Interrupt others.

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Shout.

Question 31

How can you give good feedback?

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Be specific and helpful.

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Only say positive things.

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Be vague and general.

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Only say negative things.

Question 32

When telling a story, what's important to do?

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Use descriptive words and details.

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Rush through the story.

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Avoid looking at the people you're talking to.

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Focus on only the most important parts.

Question 33

How can you get better at speaking and listening?

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Practice as often as possible.

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Avoid talking to people.

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Only focus on reading and writing.

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Ignore any feedback you receive.

Question 34

When meeting someone new, which option is the best way to start a conversation?

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Say hello and introduce yourself.

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Ask about their favorite food.

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Make a joke.

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Talk about the weather.

Question 35

During a conversation, what is the most important thing to do?

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Listen carefully to the other person.

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Speak loudly and clearly.

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Use perfect grammar.

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Focus on talking about yourself.

Question 36

Which action is NOT a good way to show that you are engaged in a conversation?

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Interrupt the speaker.

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Maintain eye contact.

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Nod in agreement or understanding.

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Ask questions for clarification.

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a presentation?

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Sharing information with an audience.

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Convincing others of your opinion.

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Entertaining the audience.

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Selling a product or service.

Question 38

When preparing for a presentation, which aspect is the most crucial to focus on?

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Practicing your presentation delivery.

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Writing a lengthy speech.

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Designing visually appealing slides.

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Selecting a topic of interest.

Question 39

What is a suitable way to begin a role-play activity?

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Introduce the characters and the setting.

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Start with the dialogue immediately.

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Describe the conflict or problem.

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End with the resolution.

Question 40

What is the main educational goal of role-playing?

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Improving communication and social skills.

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Learning about different cultures.

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Solving real-life problems.

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Having fun and entertainment.

Question 41

When you talk to a group of people, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To speak clearly

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To talk about yourself

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To use your hands

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To speak loudly

Question 42

What should you do if you forget what you want to say during a presentation?

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Take a deep breath and continue where you left off

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Panic

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Start over from the beginning

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Make up a new thing to say

Question 43

What is the best way to listen to someone?

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Look at the person speaking

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Look at your phone

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Think about what you want to say next

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Interrupt the person speaking

Question 44

What should you do if you disagree with someone during a discussion?

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Listen to their point of view and try to understand it

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Argue with them

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Ignore them

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Tell them they are wrong

Question 45

When you play a role, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To stay in character

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To speak loudly

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To have fun

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To win

Question 46

What is the best way to improve your speaking and listening skills?

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Practice, practice, practice

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Read books

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Watch TV

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Play video games

Question 47

When you want to start a conversation, what is the best way to begin?

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Say hello and wait for the other person to reply.

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Interrupt someone who is already talking.

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Talk about yourself right away.

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Talk about something you know the other person likes.

Question 48

If you do not understand what someone has said, what should you do?

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Ask the person to repeat what they said.

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Pretend to understand and nod along.

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Interrupt the person and tell them they are wrong.

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Ignore the person and move on to something else.

Question 49

Which of these is a good way to end a conversation?

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Say goodbye and thank the other person for talking to you.

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Walk away without saying anything.

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Interrupt the other person and change the subject.

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Ignore the other person and leave.

Question 50

When giving a presentation, what is important to use?

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Clear and concise language.

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Formal language.

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Slang.

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Technical jargon.

Question 51

What's the best way to start a chat?

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Say hello and tell your name

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Shout across the room

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Interrupt someone else's chat

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Don't mind the other person

Question 52

How do you show you're interested in what someone's saying?

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Look at them and nod

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Play on your phone

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Interrupt them a lot

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Walk away

Question 53

What's the best way to do a presentation?

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Speak clearly and with confidence

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Read from a paper

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Don't look at the people you're talking to

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Make up the information as you go

Question 54

How can you be a good part of a group talk?

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Listen to others and wait your turn

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Talk over others

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Only speak when you agree

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Don't look at the people you're talking to

Question 55

What's a good way to understand someone's feelings?

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Imagine you're them

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Don't care about their feelings

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Tell them their feelings are wrong

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Laugh at them

Question 56

What's the point of a debate?

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To share ideas and views

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To show that one person is right and the other is wrong

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To stop arguments

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To make fun of others

Question 57

What's a good way to sort out a disagreement?

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Talk calmly and respectfully

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Use violence

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Avoid the other person

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Shout at the other person

Question 58

How should you ask for help?

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Say, 'Could you help me please?'

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Demand help

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Expect others to help without asking

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Don't ask for help

Question 59

What's a good way to show you're thankful?

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Say 'thank you'

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Ignore the person who helped you

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Take their help for granted

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Complain about their help

Question 60

In a group discussion, it's important to:

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Listen carefully and respect others' opinions.

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Stay quiet and wait for others to speak.

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Interrupt others to get your point across.

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Avoid making eye contact with other participants.

Question 61

Which of these is a good way to prepare for a presentation?

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Practicing speaking out loud.

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Memorizing your speech word-for-word.

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Reading your notes directly to the audience.

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Ignoring audience feedback.

Question 62

When role-playing, it's important to:

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Stay in character even when it's uncomfortable.

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Pretend to be someone you're not.

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Make it all about yourself.

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Ignore the feedback of others.

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good listening skills?

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Ability to multitask effectively.

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Improved comprehension.

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Stronger relationships.

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Increased confidence.

Question 64

When asking a question, it's best to:

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Be specific and clear.

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Use vague or ambiguous language.

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Interrupt others who are speaking.

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Use aggressive or accusatory language.