Speaking and Listening

The Speaking/Listening assignment is a weekly assignment, where your points earned for the week can be seen in Aeries every Friday.

• True

• False

How many points can you earn in one day for the Speaking/Listening assignment?

• 10

• 4

• 1

• 5

Which of the following is a key component of active listening?

• Interrupting the speaker

• Making eye contact

• Thinking about your response

• Ignoring the speaker

What is the primary purpose of a speaking and listening assignment?

• To improve writing skills

• To enhance reading comprehension

• To develop communication skills

• To memorize vocabulary

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective listening?

• Better understanding

• Improved relationships

• Increased misunderstandings

• Enhanced learning

In a conversation, what is the role of a listener?

• To dominate the conversation

• To provide feedback

• To ignore the speaker

• To change the topic

What is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Speaking loudly

• Writing a letter

• Nodding your head

• Listening to music

Which of the following is a barrier to effective listening?

• Active engagement

• Distractions

• Empathy

• Clarification

What does it mean to paraphrase in a conversation?

• To repeat exactly what was said

• To summarize in your own words

• To change the subject

• To ask a question

Which of the following is a strategy for improving speaking skills?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Practicing regularly

• Speaking in a monotone

• Ignoring feedback