Which of the Following Facts Makes Listening Difficult

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts makes listening difficult?

• A)The human ear is unable to keep up with the speech rate of most speakers.
• B)Our minds process much faster than a speaker can talk.
• C)The listener often thinks ahead to anticipate future points and evaluate the ideas heard.
• D)Making written notes short circuits the listening activity.

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