Listening Skills
ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer
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Get startedWhat is the key difference between hearing and listening?
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Hearing is involuntary - all sounds, noises, music, and speech that enter our ears. Listening is voluntary - when we actively try to figure out each sound and noise with attention and concentration. L…
Why should we develop good listening skills? Name at least 4 reasons.
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1. To comprehend and respond appropriately 2. To become better communicators 3. To help resolve conflicts and improve relationships 4. To enjoy and appreciate what others say 5. To empathise with othe…
What are the three main techniques for effective listening?
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1. Cut out all distractions and focus on what is being said 2. Look at the speaker - this helps you pick up information you might miss while just hearing 3. Take down notes of every detail that you th…
What should we avoid while listening? List 5 common mistakes.
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1. Letting your mind wander 2. Listening half-heartedly 3. Scribbling unnecessarily or trying to take down the entire passage 4. Getting distracted by any noise or disturbance 5. Feeling nervous and l…
What is 'listening for detail'? Give an example of when we use it.
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Listening for detail means focusing on specific facts and information to answer questions that ask who, when, where, what specific time, etc. Example: When listening to find out 'What time did the fis…
What is 'listening for gist'? How is it different from listening for detail?
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Listening for gist means understanding the main idea or general meaning to answer questions that ask 'how' or 'what happened overall'. Unlike listening for detail (specific facts), listening for gist …
What does 'listening to make inferences' mean?
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Listening to make inferences means using clues from the audio to understand information that is not directly stated, often to answer 'why' questions. You need to read between the lines and use your re…
In the sample passage, what does 'catch' mean in the sentence 'Vandana helps sort the catch'?
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In this context, 'catch' means the fish that have been caught by the fishing boats. It refers to the total amount of fish brought back from the fishing trip that needs to be sorted and organized.
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