Basic Listening Skills MCQs

We have provided 20 MCQs on Basic Listening SkillsUnit-3, 1st semester, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, B. Pharm.

We have covered following topics.

Basic Listening Skills: Introduction, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, becoming an Active Listener, Listening in Difficult Situations

MCQ on Basic Listening Skills

1. What are the four main types of listening?

  • A. Discriminative, comprehension, appreciative, and evaluative listening.
  • B. Discriminative, comprehension, appreciative, and active listening.
  • C. Discriminative, comprehension, active, and passive listening.
  • D. Discriminative, comprehension, passive, and evaluative listening.

Answer: B


2. What is the difference between hearing and listening?

  • A. Hearing is the physical process of receiving sound waves, while listening is the cognitive process of understanding and interpreting those sound waves.
  • B. Hearing is the ability to perceive sound, while listening is the ability to understand the meaning of sound.
  • C. Hearing is the process of receiving sound waves, while listening is the process of responding to sound waves.
  • D. Hearing is the ability to detect sound, while listening is the ability to interpret sound.

Answer: A


3. What is self-awareness?

  • A. The ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • B. The ability to understand how others perceive you.
  • C. The ability to understand your own strengths and weaknesses.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


4. How does self-awareness help you to be a better listener?

  • A. It helps you to be more aware of your own biases and prejudices.
  • B. It helps you to be more empathetic and understanding.
  • C. It helps you to be more focused and attentive.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


5. What is active listening?

  • A. The process of paying attention to what the speaker is saying and responding in a way that shows you understand.
  • B. The process of hearing and understanding the speaker’s message.
  • C. The process of responding to the speaker’s message.
  • D. None of the above.

Answer: A


6. What are some of the benefits of active listening?

  • A. It helps to improve communication.
  • B. It helps to build relationships.
  • C. It helps to resolve conflict.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


7. What are some tips for becoming an active listener?

  • A. Pay attention to what the speaker is saying.
  • B. Make eye contact with the speaker.
  • C. Ask clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


8. What are some common mistakes to avoid when active listening?

  • A. Interrupting the speaker.
  • B. Daydreaming while the speaker is talking.
  • C. Judging the speaker.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


9. What are some challenges of listening in difficult situations?

  • A. Listening to someone who is angry or upset.
  • B. Listening to someone who is from a different culture.
  • C. Listening to someone who is speaking in a foreign language.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


10. What are some tips for listening in difficult situations?

  • A. Stay calm and collected.
  • B. Be respectful and empathetic.
  • C. Ask clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


11. What is the difference between listening and comprehension?

  • A. Listening is the process of receiving and understanding spoken communication, while comprehension is the ability to understand the meaning of spoken communication.
  • B. Listening is the cognitive process of understanding and interpreting sound waves, while comprehension is the ability to detect and interpret sound waves.
  • C. Listening is the ability to perceive sound, while comprehension is the ability to understand the meaning of sound.
  • D. Listening is the process of receiving sound waves, while comprehension is the process of responding to sound waves.

Answer: A


12. What is the importance of feedback in active listening?

  • A. Feedback helps to ensure that you understand the speaker’s message correctly.
  • B. Feedback helps to show the speaker that you are engaged and attentive.

Answer: A


13. What is one way to improve your self-awareness as a listener?

  • A. Reflect on your own listening habits and behaviors.
  • B. Ask others for feedback on your listening skills.
  • C. Be mindful of your own biases and prejudices.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


14. How can self-awareness help you to be more empathetic and understanding when listening?

  • A. It helps you to be more aware of your own feelings and experiences.
  • B. It helps you to see things from the other person’s perspective.
  • C. It helps you to be more open and accepting of differences.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


15. What is one way to show that you are actively listening?

  • A. Make eye contact with the speaker.
  • B. Nod your head and smile.
  • C. Ask clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


16. What is one thing to avoid when actively listening?

  • A. Interrupting the speaker.
  • B. Talking over the speaker.
  • C. Judging the speaker.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


17. What is one benefit of active listening in the workplace?

  • A. It can help to improve communication and collaboration.
  • B. It can help to resolve conflict more effectively.
  • C. It can help to build stronger relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


18. What is one way to become a more active listener?

  • A. Practice paying attention to what the speaker is saying.
  • B. Make an effort to understand the speaker’s perspective.
  • C. Ask clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


19. What is one common mistake to avoid when trying to become a more active listener?

  • A. Being too focused on yourself and your own thoughts.
  • B. Not paying attention to the speaker’s body language and nonverbal cues.
  • C. Not asking clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D


20. What is one way to listen effectively in a difficult situation?

  • A. Stay calm and collected.
  • B. Be respectful and empathetic.
  • C. Ask clarifying questions.
  • D. All of the above.

Answer: D

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