Listening Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. In an explanation, what relationship does the phrase “on the other hand” usually signal?
A contrast with the preceding point
A definition of a technical term
A repetition with no change in viewpoint
A chronological sequence
2. An announcement says, “The museum opens at ten, last entry is at four-thirty, and it is closed on Mondays.” What should someone planning to visit Monday at 3 p.m. conclude?
They must arrive before 10 a.m.
They may enter until 4:30 p.m.
The museum will be closed.
Only the ticket desk will be closed.
3. You hear, “Jordan told Lee that the budget was approved, but the launch still needs the director’s signature.” What remains incomplete?
Jordan still needs to prepare the budget.
Lee still needs to reject the budget.
The director still needs to sign off on the launch.
The launch date still needs Jordan’s signature.
4. A student notices the sound of the teacher’s voice but does not process the instructions being given. Which distinction does this illustrate?
Listening always occurs whenever sound is audible.
Hearing can occur without active listening.
Hearing requires interpretation, while listening does not.
Listening and hearing are identical processes.
5. A manager explains, “Although sales rose in April, they fell back in May, so we’re postponing the expansion.” What reason is given for the postponement?
Sales remained unchanged throughout spring.
The April figures were unavailable.
The expansion finished early.
Sales declined again in May.
6. A colleague says, “I can meet Tuesday, but only after 3 p.m. If that does not work, I am free Thursday morning.” Which time is definitely available?
Thursday at 3 p.m.
Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Monday at 4 p.m.
7. Someone says, “Let’s meet next Friday,” but it is unclear which date they mean. Which response directly resolves the ambiguity?
“Friday usually works well for me.”
“I thought the meeting was important.”
“Could we meet sometime in the afternoon?”
“Do you mean Friday the 12th or Friday the 19th?”
8. In a project update, the lead says, “Sam finished the draft, and Priya will check the figures before I send it to the client.” What is Priya responsible for?
Writing the first draft
Sending the work to the client
Choosing a different client
Checking the figures
9. An organizer says, “Bring photo ID and your confirmation email. You may print the email, but showing it on your phone is fine.” What must an attendee bring?
A printed email and a paper ticket
Photo ID and access to the confirmation email
Photo ID and a printed email only
A phone, with no photo ID required
10. A voicemail says, “The clinic moved your appointment from Monday the 8th to Wednesday the 10th at the same time, 2:30.” When is the appointment now?
Wednesday the 10th at 2:30
Monday the 8th at 2:30
Wednesday the 10th at 10:00
Monday the 8th at 10:00
11. While another person continues speaking, a listener quietly says, “Mm-hmm,” without taking over the conversation. What is this commonly called?
A formal summary
A minimal encourager
A topic shift
A corrective interruption
12. A speaker says, “Maya arrived carrying a dripping umbrella and shook water from her coat.” Which conclusion is supported but not directly stated?
Maya was carrying an umbrella.
There was water on Maya’s coat.
It was probably raining outside.
Maya had walked several miles.
13. After hearing a concern, a listener responds, “So your main concern is the deadline, not the budget—is that right?” Which listening technique are they using?
Paraphrasing and checking understanding
Changing the subject
Interrupting to supply a solution
Judging the speaker’s decision
14. You hear, “First save a copy under a new filename. Once that’s done, delete the comments, then upload the PDF.” What should happen immediately before the upload?
The comments should be deleted.
The PDF should be printed.
The original file should be deleted.
A copy should be saved after uploading.
15. During an important explanation, an unfamiliar term prevents you from understanding the speaker’s main point. Which response most directly repairs the misunderstanding?
Wait silently and assume the term is unimportant.
Change the subject to something more familiar.
Repeat the unfamiliar term without asking a question.
Ask the speaker to define or rephrase the term.
16. During a meeting, someone glances at an open window and says, “It’s getting chilly in here.” What are they most likely suggesting?
The meeting should end immediately.
Someone should close the window.
Everyone should move outdoors.
The room was warmer yesterday.