E-MWF 2:30-3:30

What type of feedback is given while the speaker is still talking?

• Summative feedback

• Formative feedback

• Reflective feedback

• Final feedback

What does bottom-up processing mainly focus on?

• Using background knowledge first

• Guessing meaning through prediction

• Using only non-verbal signals for comprehension

• Decoding sounds, words, and grammar to derive meaning

What distinguishes hearing from listening, according to Kline (1996)?

• Hearing attaches meaning; listening receives sound.

• Hearing and listening are identical mental activities.

• Both hearing and listening mean understanding sound.

• Hearing receives sound; listening attaches meaning to it.

What is the primary characteristic of passive listening?

• Accurate interpretation of verbal cues.

• Continuous eye contact and questioning.

• Two-way communication and active response.

• Lack of feedback or engagement with the speaker.

Why is listening considered an active skill?

• Because it is mainly a biological process.

• Because it requires no concentration or effort.

• Because it involves feedback and understanding.

• Because it occurs automatically and unconsciously.

According to Rost (1999), why is listening vital in the language classroom?

• It only trains pronunciation and tone.

• It develops reading and writing exclusively.

• It is less important than speaking activities.

• It provides input necessary for language learning.

Which of the following is a barrier to active listening?

• Eye contact

• Receiver biases

• Reflection

• Clarifying questions

What does the term “noise” in communication include?

• Only unclear pronunciation of words

• Only grammatical errors during speech

• Only external sounds in the environment

• Both physical and psychological distractions

What does “receiver apprehension” refer to?

• Fear of writing incorrectly

• Fear of speaking to large audiences

• Fear of being judged while speaking

• Fear of misunderstanding messages

Which of the following best describes “withholding judgment” in active listening?

• Agreeing to every idea presented

• Responding only when you disagree

• Ignoring the speaker’s opinion entirely

• Remaining open-minded and receptive to others’ ideas