Enhancing Communicative Strategies

What does a speaker often do when using a repair strategy to fix a misunderstanding?

• Speak faster to move on quickly.

• Rephrase or clarify the original message.

• Ignore the misunderstanding.

• Blame the listener for not understanding.

When a listener says, "Could you repeat that?" during a conversation, what strategy are they using?

• Avoidance strategy

• Topic-shifting strategy.

• Repair strategy.

• Closure strategy.

If a listener misunderstands a speaker’s point, what is the speaker’s best response?

• "Let’s move on to something else."

• . "Do you need me to explain that differently?"

• "You weren’t paying attention."

• . "You can figure it out later."

What is the goal of repair strategies in communication?

• To clarify and fix communication breakdowns.

• To criticize the listener’s comprehension.

• To make the conversation shorter.

• To avoid any interruptions.

Which of the following phrases is an example of a repair strategy?

• "Let’s skip that part."

• "What I meant to say is…"

• . "Never mind, it’s not important."

• . "It’s your fault for not listening."