Which of the following behaviour is the most appropriate example of active listening?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Paraphrasing the speaker’s message to confirm understanding
Paraphrasing the speaker’s message shows that the listener has focused on the meaning and is checking understanding. It also gives the speaker an opportunity to correct an inaccurate interpretation. Interrupting, looking at a phone, or planning only one’s reply does not demonstrate the same attentive and responsive process. Active listening requires engagement with the speaker’s actual message.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Paraphrasing the speaker’s message to confirm understanding
Why is this the correct answer?
Paraphrasing the speaker’s message shows that the listener has focused on the meaning and is checking understanding. It also gives the speaker an opportunity to correct an inaccurate interpretation. Interrupting, looking at a phone, or planning only one’s reply does not demonstrate the same attentive and responsive process. Active listening requires engagement with the speaker’s actual message.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
