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QuizMultiple Choice

Week 8: Speaking and Listening

Question 21 • *STPSB_Quest for Success 2627 James

If you don’t understand a point made by a speaker, it is okay to _____.

Answer
A
Tell the speaker they are not communicating well
B
Request that the speaker start over again
C
Ask a question to help clarify their statement
D
Ignore the topic because of its difficulty

Explanation

If a speaker’s point is unclear, asking a clarifying question can help you understand what they mean. Choice C, “Ask a question to help clarify their statement,” encourages constructive communication. Telling the speaker they communicate poorly or ignoring the topic does not help resolve the confusion.

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