English 10 Analytical Listening

What type of listening is used when you enjoy your favorite music?

• empathic

• appreciative

• critical

Answer explanation

Appreciative listening is for enjoyment.

Which type of listening shows mutual concern?

• empathic

• appreciative

• critical

Answer explanation

Empathic listening involves emotional support.

According to research, which activity takes up the most time in communication?

• writing

• speaking

• listening

Answer explanation

Listening takes up 45% of communication time.

What is the purpose of critical/analytical listening?

• enjoy music

• evaluate messages

• comfort a friend

Answer explanation

Critical listening is about evaluating and analyzing.

What should a barangay official first do to apply analytical listening?

• validate papers

• ask questions

• listen attentively

Answer explanation

Listening attentively is the first step in analytical listening.

If a student is taking notes while listening to a lecture, what kind of listening is being used?

• appreciative

• comprehensive

• critical

Answer explanation

The student is listening to understand and comprehend.

You comfort a friend by being mentally and emotionally present. What two elements are involved in empathic listening?

• analysis and action

• presence and mindfulness

• enjoyment and silence

Answer explanation

Being present and mindful are key to empathic listening.

What makes analytical listening different from comprehensive listening?

• It is used for music enjoyment

• It involves evaluating evidence

• It ignores speaker tone

Answer explanation

Analytical listening goes further to evaluate and validate.

A news reporter listens carefully and writes a story based on what he heard. What kind of listening is this?

• appreciative

• empathic

• comprehensive

Answer explanation

He listens to understand and report correctly.

Which two listening types are most useful when someone is sharing a personal problem?

• Appreciative and Comprehensive

• Empathic and Analytical

• Empathic and Appreciative

Answer explanation

You need to empathize and evaluate the seriousness of the issue.