Listening Strategies and Linkers Quiz

What is the purpose of using the linker "Moreover..." in a discussion?

• To introduce a contrasting point

• To add an additional point

• To give an example

• To conclude a discussion

When listening for the development of a discussion, you should ask:

• What are the main ideas?

• Where is this discussion going?

• What specific details are being provided?

• How many points are being compared?

Which of the following linkers is best used to compare two items for similarity?

• "On the other hand..."

• "Similarly..."

• "However..."

• "Lastly..."

Listening for emphasized points involves:

If a speaker uses the phrase "For example...", they are most likely:

What should you focus on when listening for a speaker's attitude?

The linker "Indeed..." is typically used to:

Listening for the gist of a discussion means:

Which linker would be most appropriate to use when introducing the final point in a list?

• "Firstly..."

• "Moreover..."

• "Lastly..."

• "Similarly..."

When trying to understand the role and relationship of a speaker in a discussion, you should: