After You Listen

Comprehension – Strategy: Recognizing Meaning from Direct and Indirect Clues

Complete the activity below to check your listening comprehension.

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Choose the best answer. Why is Nick at the campground?

  1. He wants Claire’s advice
  2. He’s looking for a place to stay the night
  3. He wants to drive Roshan home
  4. He wants to give something to Roshan

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2.

Choose all that are true. What is frustrating Claire?

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  1. The campground has too many rules
  2. She’s having difficulty enforcing the campground rules
  3. Claire doesn’t want to follow her neighbours’ rules
  4. Campers are ignoring many of her rules

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3.

Choose the best answer. What reason does Nick give for feeling nervous?

  1. He’s getting married soon
  2. He’s late for dinner at Daniel’s parents’ house
  3. He’s meeting Daniel’s family for the first time
  4. Daniel’s parents don’t like him

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Choose all that are true. What are some reasons Claire asks permission to give Nick advice?

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  1. She’s his mother
  2. They are discussing Nick’s personal matters
  3. Nick doesn’t ask for Claire’s advice
  4. Nick and Claire just met and don’t know each other well

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5.

Choose all that are true. What social rules does Claire talk about with Nick?

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  1. Bringing a gift when you visit someone’s house
  2. Doing the dishes
  3. Talking about religion and politics
  4. Throwing bottles into recycling bins

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6.

Choose all that are true. Why is Claire enforcing the campground rules?

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  1. These rules are provincial and federal laws for all parks
  2. She volunteered to follow these rules
  3. She is concerned about safety after Roshan saw a bear
  4. The police told her to

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