Which example shows the receiver confirming understanding by restating the message in their own words?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: You mean that the submission deadline is Monday.
Option A restates the sender’s information in the receiver’s own words and invites confirmation about the Monday deadline. This is paraphrasing, an active-listening technique that checks whether the message has been understood correctly. Options B and C express personal decisions or feelings, while D comments on loudness; none of them restates or verifies the content of the message.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
You mean that the submission deadline is Monday.
Why is this the correct answer?
Option A restates the sender’s information in the receiver’s own words and invites confirmation about the Monday deadline. This is paraphrasing, an active-listening technique that checks whether the message has been understood correctly. Options B and C express personal decisions or feelings, while D comments on loudness; none of them restates or verifies the content of the message.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
