Listening Skills Quiz - CBSE Class 8 English

Free practice quiz: Listening Skills (CBSE Class 8 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Listening Skills, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main goal of listening attentively in communication?

   1. To formulate a response
   2. To understand the speaker's message
   3. To pass the time
   4. To correct the speaker
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   Answer: B. To understand the speaker's message

   Listening attentively helps to comprehend the speaker's message correctly, which is the main goal of effective communication.

2. Why is it important to maintain eye contact while listening?

   1. To intimidate the speaker
   2. To distract the speaker
   3. To demonstrate engagement
   4. To make the speaker nervous
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   Answer: C. To demonstrate engagement

   Maintaining eye contact shows the speaker that you are engaged and interested in what they are communicating.

3. How can active listening enhance relationships?

   1. By winning arguments
   2. By increasing talk time
   3. By building trust
   4. By avoiding conversations
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   Answer: C. By building trust

   Active listening shows empathy and understanding, which can enhance relationships by strengthening trust between individuals.

4. When someone is speaking, what is the best approach to ensure comprehensive listening?

   1. Focusing solely on keywords
   2. Preparing your response mentally
   3. Listening with an open mind
   4. Judging their speaking style
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   Answer: C. Listening with an open mind

   Listening with an open mind ensures that you are receptive to all information, enabling a comprehensive understanding without preconceptions.

5. In communication, what does 'active listening' refer to?

   1. Listening while multitasking
   2. Listening passively
   3. Listening with complete concentration and engagement
   4. Listening only to what interests you
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   Answer: C. Listening with complete concentration and engagement

   Active listening involves giving full attention, understanding, and responding to the speaker effectively, demonstrating high engagement and consideration of the speaker's words.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a key benefit of good listening skills?
2. Which activity is most likely to aid in developing listening skills?
3. What should you focus on when listening to someone's speech?
4. If a listener is nodding while you speak, what does this often indicate?
5. What can you do if you miss part of what someone said?
6. Which of these is a poor listening habit?
7. In what way does paraphrasing help in listening?
8. What is the first step in becoming a better listener?
9. Why is it important to differentiate between facts and opinions while listening?
10. How does asking questions benefit the listening process?
11. What is an indicator of ineffective listening?
12. Which of the following techniques can aid in retaining information from a conversation?
13. How can body language enhance listening skills?
14. Why is empathy essential in improving listening skills?
15. How does cultural awareness impact listening?

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