Directions: Read and analyze the following sentences. Put a check V mark on the blank before the number if the sentence is correct. Put an X mark on the blank before the number if the sentence is incorrect.

1. For an effective communication, both parties should be a good listener.

2. L listening is an important skill to develop.

3. To better understand the material we listen to, we can look at the title and or the theme of the speaking engagement or the event.

4. Our background knowledge could help us a lot in understanding the listening text.

5. Talking while others are speaking is an example of a good listening skill.

6. If we did not understand the material at the first time we hear it, we can play the material twice or thrise until we understand it.

7. Listening educates us.

8. Taking notes while listening helps us understand the overall message of the material listened to.

9. If we cannot understand the listening text, we should just stop and do not listen at all ever though that it is very important.

10. Listening is a skill that can be developed.​