JSS 1 English Studies Flashcards: Listening and Speaking: Oral Comprehension Skills

Question 1

What should a listener do before an oral presentation begins?

Accepted Answer

remove distractions

Question 2

Listening for names, dates and places helps a learner identify ____ information.

Accepted Answer

literal

Question 3

An answer stated directly in an oral text is a ____ answer.

Accepted Answer

literal

Question 4

An answer worked out from clues in an oral text is an ____ answer.

Accepted Answer

inferential

Question 5

Judging whether a speaker's claim is convincing requires ____ listening.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 6

What should a listener do when an unfamiliar word occurs but the speaker continues?

Accepted Answer

use surrounding ideas to infer its meaning

Question 7

Why is note-taking useful during a long oral text?

Accepted Answer

It preserves key points.

Question 8

A speaker says, 'The road is wet and everyone carries an umbrella.' What can the listener infer?

Accepted Answer

It has been raining.

Question 9

In 'Bola arrived at eight o'clock,' what time did Bola arrive?

Accepted Answer

eight o'clock

Question 10

A listener checks a speaker's evidence before accepting a claim. Which skill is being used?

Accepted Answer

critical listening

Question 11

What is the best focus when listening for the main idea?

Accepted Answer

the speaker's central message

Question 12

How can a listener show attention without interrupting?

Accepted Answer

maintain eye contact

Question 13

What should a listener distinguish from the main idea?

Accepted Answer

supporting details

Question 14

A story says Musa shivered and pulled on a sweater. What can be inferred about the weather?

Accepted Answer

It was cold.

Question 15

Why should a listener consider a speaker's tone?

Accepted Answer

It can reveal attitude or emotion.

Question 16

What is the first step when answering a question on an oral passage?

Accepted Answer

listen carefully to the whole question

Question 17

If two details in a speech contradict each other, the listener should ____ them.

Accepted Answer

question

Question 18

What does decoding an oral text mean?

Accepted Answer

working out its meaning

Question 19

A listener repeats the main points in fewer words. What skill is this?

Accepted Answer

summarising

Question 20

Which response best shows active listening after a talk?

Accepted Answer

asking a relevant question

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