GST 111 PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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  1. What does an effective introduction establish?
    • A. Disinterest in the topic
    • B. The tone and direction of the discussion ✅
    • C. A series of unrelated ideas
    • D. The conclusion of the work
  2. What is a common mistake in note-taking during lectures?
    • A. Summarizing key points
    • B. Overemphasizing trivial details at the expense of main ideas ✅
    • C. Organizing notes clearly
    • D. Writing down questions to ask later
  3. How does understanding different communication styles benefit interactions?
    • A. It complicates conversations
    • B. It fosters mutual understanding and respect ✅
    • C. It impairs effective dialogue
    • D. It creates barriers between speakers
  4. What should you do when confused by a speaker’s message?
    • A. Ignore the confusion
    • B. Ask clarifying questions respectfully ✅
    • C. Distract others with your concerns
    • D. Assume a misunderstanding on their part
  5. Which is true about academic conversations?
    • A. They discourage questions and clarifications
    • B. They encourage collaborative engagement and inquiry ✅
    • C. They focus solely on lecturing
    • D. They are casual and informal
  6. What should a speaker expect from an active listener?
    • A. Disinterest and boredom
    • B. Eye contact, nodding, and engagement ✅
    • C. Constant interruptions
    • D. Ignoring the speaker’s points
  7. What is an example of physiological noise?
    • A. Loud noises from construction outside
    • B. Personal biases affecting listening
    • C. A headache distracting from concentration ✅
    • D. Misunderstanding due to jargon
  8. What is a critical component of effective reading according to the text?
    • A. Skimming through texts to save time
    • B. Taking notes selectively while reading ✅
    • C. Ignoring difficult vocabulary
    • D. Reading in a noisy environment
  9. How should one approach studying academic texts effectively?
    • A. By skimming without comprehension
    • B. By reading distractions
    • C. With a purposeful and strategic mindset ✅
    • D. By avoiding taking notes
  10. How does one relate new ideas to old ones during reading?
  • A. By only focusing on the old ideas
  • B. By disregarding all prior knowledge
  • C. By connecting new information to what is already understood ✅
  • D. By memorizing the new ideas without analysis
  1. What is an example of a common auditory processing issue during conversations?
  • A. Strong visual distractions
  • B. Inability to decipher speaker’s tone and meaning ✅
  • C. Ignoring background noise
  • D. Understanding only good speakers
  1. What could serve as barriers to effective listening during academic lectures?
  • A. Concenctedly taking notes
  • B. Attending to personal biases ✅
  • C. Actively engaging with the material
  • D. Building rapport with the speaker
  1. Which reading strategy helps enhance understanding?
  • A. Skipping difficult sections
  • B. Ignoring context
  • C. Active questioning while reading ✅
  • D. Only noting down references
  1. How can one demonstrate critical thinking during discussions?
  • A. By accepting all presented views without question
  • B. By actively assessing and analyzing information ✅
  • C. By prioritizing personal beliefs over facts
  • D. By remaining silent during disagreement
  1. How can one measure reading effectiveness?
  • A. By the volume of material read only
  • B. By comprehension and retention of key points ✅
  • C. Through speed alone
  • D. Ignoring personal interests
  1. What is the role of cultural awareness in effective communication?
  • A. To limit diverse perspectives
  • B. To promote uniformity in language use
  • C. To enhance understanding and connection ✅
  • D. To discourage engagement with new ideas
  1. What role does feedback play in listening?
  • A. It is unnecessary and is best avoided
  • B. It confirms understanding and engagement ✅
  • C. It encourages interruptions during speech
  • D. It complicates conversations
  1. What is a useful strategy for improving critical listening skills?
  • A. Always agreeing with the speaker
  • B. Focusing only on your own opinions
  • C. Isolating facts from opinions ✅
  • D. Ignoring unfamiliar terms
  1. What does the term ‘phoneme’ refer to in linguistics?
  • A. The smallest unit of meaning in language
  • B. The largest speech sound in a language
  • C. The smallest distinct unit of sound in a language ✅
  • D. Any written letter in a word
  1. What does effective listening require based on the text?
  • A. Internal distractions to enhance focus
  • B. An objective stance to maintain clarity ✅
  • C. Multitasking during conversations
  • D. Judgments about the speaker’s message
  1. Why is it vital to relate new information to existing knowledge?
  • A. It complicates comprehension
  • B. It enhances retention and understanding ✅
  • C. It is irrelevant to the learning process
  • D. It distracts from the main ideas
  1. What is the contribution of the ‘formal’ register in language?
  • A. It encourages casual language use
  • B. It provides a platform for serious discourse ✅
  • C. It limits accessibility to information
  • D. It confuses audience understanding
  1. What element is essential in the construction of effective paragraphs?
  • A. A mixture of unrelated topics
  • B. A clear and uniform focus on one main idea ✅
  • C. Ambiguous language and sentences
  • D. Random placement of sentences
  1. What is the role of prior knowledge in the reading process?
  • A. It confuses understanding
  • B. It enhances comprehension and engagement ✅
  • C. It limits the information that can be processed
  • D. It has no significant impact
  1. Which of the following refers to the internal thoughts distracting a listener from a speaker’s message?
  • A. Physical noise
  • B. Psychological noise ✅
  • C. Physiological noise
  • D. Semantic noise
  1. What is ‘cognitive engagement’ in reading?
  • A. The process of skimming for fast comprehension
  • B. Active involvement in understanding content ✅
  • C. Sole reliance on visuals
  • D. Ignoring prior knowledge
  1. What distinguishes a regional dialect from a national dialect?
  • A. Regional dialects are only spoken in cities.
  • B. Regional dialects are associated with specific geographical areas, while national dialects are broader. ✅
  • C. National dialects do not have variations.
  • D. There are no significant differences between dialects.
  1. What is meant by ‘academic reading’?
  • A. Reading for leisure and entertainment
  • B. Reading to gather information for research and assignments ✅
  • C. Reading without comprehension
  • D. Skimming through texts for fun
  1. How does one achieve effective summarization of reading material?
  • A. Ignoring the main themes
  • B. Prioritizing key points and arguments ✅
  • C. Avoiding detailed understanding
  • D. Randomly selecting sections
  1. What should you focus on while giving feedback to a lecturer?
  • A. To ensure you dominate the conversation
  • B. To disrupt their flow
  • C. To convey understanding and engagement ✅
  • D. To ensure speaker’s errors are emphasized

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