Active listening classroom skill – UGC NET Question

Listening in communication is an active process that involves attention,interpretation and response. The stem mentions hearing carefully,asking doubts and responding,which are all behaviours of effective listening. This goes beyond passive hearing and shows engagement with the message. Hence the correct completion is listening.

Option A:
This option focuses on the receptive side of communication,where students process what is said and respond thoughtfully. When they ask doubts,it indicates they are listening actively rather than just hearing sounds. Therefore,this option accurately reflects the skill described.

Option B:
Speaking is a productive skill and would emphasise expressing one's own ideas verbally. Although students do speak when asking doubts,the stem highlights their primary role as receivers first,so speaking is not the main focus.

Option C:
Reading refers to interpreting written symbols,which is not the central activity in a spoken classroom situation.

Option D:
Writing focuses on producing written messages,such as making notes or essays,which is different from the active listening described in the question.