IPMAT Indore 2021
VA
Vocabulary
Easy
When we think about listening, we tend to assume that it is basically the same as hearing; this is a _________because it leads us to believe that effective listening is_________ . As a result, we make little effort to learn, or develop listening skills and thereby__________ a vital communication function.
When we think about listening, we tend to assume that it is basically the same as hearing; this is a _________because it leads us to believe that effective listening is_________ . As a result, we make little effort to learn, or develop listening skills and thereby__________ a vital communication function.
Correct Option: 4
- Incorrect. 'Blunder' suggests a severe error, which is too strong for this context, and 'spontaneous' does not fit logically.
- Incorrect. 'Fallacy' and 'impulsive' do not provide the correct nuances needed to describe the misunderstanding of listening skills.
- Incorrect. While 'mistake' could fit, 'natural' is not the precise term needed here to describe the assumed nature of listening, and 'reject' implies active refusal, which is not suggested in the context.
- Correct. 'Misconception' appropriately describes a commonly held but incorrect belief, 'instinctive' suggests something done automatically, and 'neglect' captures the failure to develop skills due to underestimation of their importance.
Meanings: 'Misconception' – an incorrect understanding or interpretation; 'Instinctive' – done automatically without conscious thought; 'Neglect' – fail to care for properly.
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