Listening for Comprehension

There is a difference between paying attention and listening.

• True

• False

What is one reason that most people only remember about 25% of what they hear?

• They have better things to do.

• It's too loud all the time.

• People are too dependent on printed materials.

• It's in a language they don't understand.

When listening to a speaker, what is your first priority in determining your level of listening is....

• Is this useful information?

• Do I really have to listen to this?

• What is the purpose of the event?

• Who is the speaker?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for listening?

• For information

• For a Grade

• To Judge

• To Analyze

What is the primary reason for listening in the following scenario? A lifeguard is descibing CPR to a group of lifeguards. She uses many gestures to demonstrate the correct technique.

• To analyze

• To entertain

• To inform

• To Judge

Bicycle riding helps fight air pollution is an example of a ......

• FACT

• OPINION

Blondes have more fun is an example of a.....

• Fact

• Generalization

• Opinion

• Rationalization

An art student who tells people that her entry won third place in a state competition, but fails to mention that there were only three entries in the competition, is using an example called...

• a half truth

• a generalization

• misdirection

• stereotyping

When someone cannot attack the evidence or arguments of an individual, sometimes they will attack the individual themselves. This is an example of....

• personal attack

• insulting

• being rude

• a tear down

One way you can improve your listening skills is by...

• Turning your listening ears on

• Taking your headphones out

• Chewing gum

• Preparing yourself to listen