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Question 14

Characteristics of a good listener are someone who

	A	asks questions, listens for facts, and avoids distractions.
	B	asks questions, summarizes, and listens to central themes.
	C	shows interest, judges content, and has preconceptions.
	D	listens between lines, starts to argue, and works hard.
	E	shows interest, works hard, and starts to argue.

Answer 1

Listening is an important activity.

If a person listen in an effective manner then he or she can formulate an informed opinion and thus can take decisions in effective manner.

It also help a person in responding in better manner.

However, effective listening is not an easy preposition as it requires cultivation of patience.

There are other traits also that makes a person good listener.

These traits are -

1. A good listener must ask questions to make the speaker know that his or her thoughts are listened in effective manner.

2. A good listener should concentrate on facts as it help him or her in asking questions.

3. There should not be any distraction while listening as it will hinder the thought process.

Hence, the correct answer is the option (A).