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Four Macro Skills of Communication Quiz

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Which of the following is the most important skill in communication?

Listening (correct)
Writing
Reading
Speaking

Which type of listening involves briefly responding to the speaker?

Competitive listening
Focused listening
Active listening (correct)
Passive listening

What is the purpose of skimming a text?

To read the text word-for-word
To analyze the structure of the text
To locate a specific piece of information
To focus on the main theme or core of the text (correct)

Which communication micro-skill is described as the most complex and takes the most time to master?

Writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning a text?

To locate a specific piece of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of listening mentioned in the text?

Focused listening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is extensive reading?

Reading for pleasure without any specific goal (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of intensive reading?

Reading a comic book or storybook for pleasure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of brainstorming?

To generate a list of potential writing topics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tool used in brainstorming?

Proofreading (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of brainstorming?

It encourages creative thinking and accepts all ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an outline in the writing process?

To organize ideas in a logical order for the written work (A) Signup and view all the answers

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