Listening — Practice Questions

Question 1

To infer means to work out meaning that is:

Accepted Answer

not stated directly — Infer = meaning not stated directly.

Question 2

A speaker's ___ can show how they feel.

Accepted Answer

tone — A speaker's tone shows feelings.

Question 3

We should understand the message:

Accepted Answer

fully — Understand the message fully.

Question 4

Noticing feelings helps us understand the speaker's:

Accepted Answer

intention — It shows the speaker's intention.

Question 5

Inference uses clues to reach a:

Accepted Answer

conclusion — Inference reaches a conclusion.

Question 6

Listening for tone is part of ___ listening.

Accepted Answer

careful — It is part of careful listening.