Comm.S1 Q.7

Listening is a complex process that involves more than just hearing sounds. It requires hearing, paying attention, understanding, and remembering the message. However, answering is part of the communication process, not of the listening process itself. It comes after effective listening, as a response.

Option A: Hearing
Incorrect – Hearing is the physical ability to detect sound and is the first step in listening.

Option B: Attending – being attentive
Incorrect – Being attentive is essential for active listening, helping to focus on the message being conveyed.

Option C: Answering
Correct – Answering is a reaction or response after listening, not a component of the listening process itself.

Option D: Understanding and remembering
Incorrect – These are crucial stages in listening that ensure the message is processed and retained.