Oral Language Development for Kindergarten: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

When we talk to someone, what two things can we use to communicate clearly?

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Our voices and body language

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Our hands and feet only

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Our eyes and ears only

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Our noses and mouths only

Question 2

When talking with someone, how do we show that we are listening and being respectful?

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Listen to others and wait to speak until it's our turn.

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Talk over others and interrupt them.

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Ignore what others are saying.

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Use rude or unkind words.

Question 3

How can you talk to others better?

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Speak clearly and use your best words.

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Use a silly voice.

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Don't try to speak well.

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Only talk to people you know.

Question 4

When you're talking to your friends about your favorite animal, what's the best way to make sure they can understand you?

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Use words that they know and speak clearly at a pace they can follow.

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Use big words that they might not know.

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Speak really fast so they can't keep up.

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Don't worry about how you sound. Just say whatever comes to mind.

Question 5

When a writer tells a story using their own words, what is it called?

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First person

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Third person

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Second person

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Fourth person

Question 6

When we talk, why is it important to speak clearly and give only the important details?

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Speaking clearly and giving only the important details helps your listener understand you better.

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Using a lot of details helps your listener understand what you mean.

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It is not important to speak clearly or give details when you talk.

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Using big words makes you sound smarter.

Question 7

When we talk to our friends, we use informal language. Which sentence is an example of informal language?

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Hey there! How's it going?

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Yo, what's up?

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Good morning, students! It's great to have you in my class.

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your invitation.

Question 8

When you meet someone new and want to show that you're interested in what they're saying, how should you use your body?

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Lean towards them, look at them, and nod your head.

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Cross your arms and look away.

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Fidget with your hands and avoid looking at them.

Question 9

When you talk to someone, why might you ask them a question?

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To show you're listening and care about what they say

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To make them feel good

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To avoid doing something

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To show you're always right

Question 10

After a conversation, what's a good way to think about how well you talked?

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Ask your friend what you did well and what you could do better.

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Think about what you did well and what you could have done better.

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Don't worry about it, you're sure you did great!

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Only think about what you did well.

Question 11

When we talk to our friends at school, we might use different words than when we talk to our teachers. Why do you think that is?

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Because the situation is different, so we need to use words that fit that situation.

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Because our friends are younger than our teachers, so we need to use simpler words.

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Because we want to impress our teachers by using fancy words.

Question 12

If you and your friend disagree, what's the best way to solve it?

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Talk to your friend about how you feel and listen to them.

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Keep your feelings inside.

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Tell your friend they're wrong.

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Ignore your friend.

Question 13

When we meet someone who speaks differently than we do, what's a kind way to show that we respect and understand them?

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Listening to them carefully and asking questions to understand better.

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Interrupting them to show that you're listening.

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Ignoring them because they speak differently than you.

Question 14

When we listen to stories, what can we learn about the past?

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History and traditions of different cultures

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Animals and nature

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Math and science

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How to make our favorite foods

Question 15

When you're talking to an adult, where should you look?

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In their eyes

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At the ground

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Around the room

Question 16

When you tell a funny story to your friend, what oral language skill are you using?

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Speaking

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Listening

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Reading

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Writing

Question 17

What's a fun way to practice speaking with your classmates?

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Tell a story to a friend about a picture you draw together.

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Read a book to yourself quietly.

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Play a game with your friends without talking.

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Take some time to sit quietly and think.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT something we do when we use oral language in class?

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Writing a letter to our grandma

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Listening to stories

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Talking to our friends

Question 19

What can you do to help you remember information better when you are listening to something?

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Think about something you already know about the topic

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Repeat the information out loud to yourself

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Write down everything you hear

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Ignore any information you don't understand

Question 20

When we talk to people who are different from us, what's the best way to understand each other?

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Listen carefully to what they say.

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Talk louder so they can hear you.

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Use big words.

Question 21

People say, 'Sticks and stones may hurt, but words can't.' Do you agree? Why?

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No, words can make me feel happy or sad.

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Yes, words can't hurt because they're not real.

Question 22

When you want to get someone's attention in a noisy room, what should you do?

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Speak loudly and clearly, and look at them.

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Wave your arms around without making any sound.

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Whisper to them softly while looking at the floor.

Question 23

When you talk about the same thing to a friend, a teacher, and a younger brother or sister, how do you change the words you use and the way you put them together to match each person?

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You change the words you use and the way you put them together to match who you're talking to and why.

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You use harder words and longer sentences with friends than with younger siblings.

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You use fancier words and shorter sentences with teachers than with friends.

Question 24

How can you show your friend you're listening?

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Ask them questions.

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Nod your head and say 'uh-huh'.

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Look at your shoes.

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Tell them something you want to say.

Question 25

Why is it important to talk and share with our friends?

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It helps us understand each other better.

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It helps us learn new things.

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It makes us feel lonely.

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It helps us make new friends.

Question 26

When you listen to someone, what should you NOT do?

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Talk to someone else

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Look at the speaker

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Nod your head

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Ask questions

Question 27

How should you start a conversation with someone?

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Ask a question

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Interrupt the person

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Talk only about yourself

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Make a joke

Question 28

Why do we explain something?

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To help others understand

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To make someone laugh

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To make someone sad

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To make someone angry

Question 29

What's the difference between a question and a statement?

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A question asks, while a statement tells.

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A statement asks, while a question tells.

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There is no difference.

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Both questions and statements ask.

Question 30

When someone is talking to you, what should you do?

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Look at them and listen quietly

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Play with your toys

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Interrupt them

Question 31

When you want to say something, what do you do?

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Raise your hand and wait for your turn

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Yell out

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Whisper to your friend

Question 32

What is a conversation?

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When two or more people talk to each other

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When you write a letter to someone

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When you sing a song

Question 33

What does it mean to explain something?

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To tell someone how something works or why it happened

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To keep something a secret

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To make something disappear

Question 34

What is a story?

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A made-up or real event that is told

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A list of things you can do

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A picture of something

Question 35

What does it mean to describe something?

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To tell what it looks like, sounds like, or feels like

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To write a poem about it

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To make it disappear

Question 36

What is a good way to start a conversation?

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Ask a question or say something friendly

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Yell at the other person

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Tell them a joke

Question 37

What should you do if you don't understand something someone said?

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Ask them to say it again

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Pretend you do

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Change the subject

Question 38

What does it mean to participate in a conversation?

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To take turns talking and listening

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To talk over others

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To stay silent

Question 39

Why is it important to use polite language in conversations?

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It shows respect and makes people feel good

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It makes you sound smarter

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It's required by law

Question 40

What should you do if someone interrupts you while you are talking?

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Be polite and wait for them to finish

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Interrupt them back

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Talk louder so they can hear you

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Ignore them

Question 41

Which of the following is a good way to tell a story?

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Using a beginning, middle, and end

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Talking very quickly

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Using lots of hand gestures

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Making up the story as you go

Question 42

What should you do if you don't understand something someone said?

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Politely ask them to repeat it

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Nod and pretend you understand

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Change the subject

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Ignore them

Question 43

What is a good way to describe something?

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Using specific details and examples

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Using vague and general terms

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Using only one word

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Using only gestures

Question 44

Which of the following is a good way to explain something?

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Using clear and simple language

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Using technical jargon

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Talking very fast

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Using only pictures

Question 45

What should you do if you want to change the subject?

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Politely ask to change the subject

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Interrupt the other person

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Ignore the other person

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Start talking about something else

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of language?

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To make people laugh

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To communicate

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To persuade

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To entertain

Question 47

When someone is talking to you, it's good to show them you are listening. Which of these is NOT a good way to do that?

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Start talking as soon as they stop.

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Look at them and nod your head.

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Say 'uh-huh' or 'okay' sometimes.

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Wait your turn to speak.

Question 48

When you're talking to someone, it's good to take turns. What's the right way to do that?

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Wait until the other person is finished speaking.

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Talk over the other person.

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Ignore what the other person is saying.

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Change the subject whenever you want.

Question 49

When you want to describe something, what's the best way to do it?

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Use lots of details to help people see it in their minds.

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Use words that don't describe it very well.

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Don't use any adjectives.

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Only describe the most obvious things about it.

Question 50

What's a good way to explain something to someone?

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Use words that are easy to understand.

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Use words that only experts will know.

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Don't give any examples.

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Speak as fast as you can.

Question 51

What's the main difference between talking to someone and giving a speech?

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When you talk to someone, you both take turns, but when you give a speech, only you talk.

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A speech is longer than a conversation.

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A conversation is more serious than a speech.

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A speech is always about a serious topic, while a conversation can be about anything.

Question 52

When you talk to someone, how can you use your voice to make your words sound friendly?

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Speak softly and use kind words.

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Speak loudly and use mean words.

Question 53

When you talk to someone, why is it important to think about the person you're talking to?

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So you can use words they will understand

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So you can speak more clearly

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So you can only talk about yourself

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So you can make funny faces

Question 54

When we make a sound using our mouths, what are we doing?

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Blowing air

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Clapping

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Stomping

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Shaking our heads

Question 55

When we use our bodies to communicate, what is it called?

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Body language

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Listening

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Speaking

Question 56

When you meet a grown-up in your neighborhood, what is the polite way to greet them?

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Say 'Hello' and their name

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Yell their name from far away

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Pretend you don't see them

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Make a silly face

Question 57

When someone is talking to you, how do you show that you are listening?

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Look at the speaker and nod your head

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Look up at the ceiling

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Talk over the speaker

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Play with your hands

Question 58

How can you make your story more fun for your friends?

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Use different voices for different characters

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Talk louder

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Tell the story really fast

Question 59

Imagine you want to make a new friend at school. What's the nicest way to start a conversation?

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Say 'Hello' and ask if they want to play.

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Shout at them and demand they be your friend.

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Stay quiet and sit alone.

Question 60

When you are listening to someone, what is it polite to do?

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Look at them

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Speak loudly

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Turn away from them

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a polite way to ask a question?

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What is it?

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Excuse me, could you help me?

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Can you tell me please?

Question 62

When someone is telling you a story, what should you do?

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Listen quietly

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Interrupt them with questions

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Talk over them

Question 63

What should you do if you don't know how to do something?

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Ask for help

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Pretend you know

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Give up

Question 64

What should you do if you want to tell someone about your day?

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Tell them your story

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Write them a letter

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Draw them a picture