Main Idea
Making visual connection with speakers creates multiple advantages for both conversation partners is the main idea of what paragraph?
Paragraph 2
How many conversations did Dr. Chen's team review?
1,500
The researcher was able to _______ the ancient symbols using new X-ray technology.
decipher
After numerous studies, we now have _______ evidence about fetal speech recognition abilities.
empirical
What is a thesis statement?
A) The first sentence of every paragraph
B) The main argument that the whole reading supports
C) A question for readers to consider in the beginning of a reading
D) The summary at the end of a reading
B
In paragraph 1, what verb means "to come from" or "to originate from"?
stem
True listening involves mental focus rather than simply waiting for your turn to speak is the main idea of what paragraph?
Paragraph 3
Who was Dr. Marcus Rivera in this study?
a co-author of the research
After the car accident, the doctor found that my cousin could _______ some information but had trouble remembering names.
retain
In any group, there is pressure on people to _______ to the established social norms.
conform
List 2 definition markers
answers will vary
In paragraph 3, what adjective means "best" or "most effective"?
optimal
Communication skills can be learned and improved through practice and awareness is the main idea of what paragraph?
Paragraph 6
What did researchers call good listening?
"Active patience"
Five years after its launch, the software business became so _______ that it expanded globally.
prosperous
The government _______ restrictions on the number of work permits issued to foreign workers based on their language ability.
imposed
List 2 classification markers
answers will vary
In paragraph 4, what adjective means "meaningful" or "important"?
substantive
Conversation techniques work well in many different situations like work and relationships is the main idea of what paragraph?
Paragraph 5
According to the study, when is the best time to ask questions?
During natural pauses or when speakers used vague language
It is amazing that some animals like parrots have learned to _______ the sounds of human language.
reproduce
Since the outbreak of war in Iran, experts are in disagreement about how to _______ the latest economic market figures correctly.
interpret
According to Skills 7, where do writers usually state the thesis?
A) Only in the first sentence of the introduction paragraph
B) At the end of every paragraph
C) At the end of the introduction and sometimes in the conclusion
D) Thesis statements are often never directly stated
C
In paragraph 2, what noun means "the people involved" or "those taking part"?
participants
What is the thesis of the entire reading?
Most communication breakdowns are caused by three specific, correctable behaviors.
What happened to people's stress levels when they felt visually acknowledged?
stress levels decreased
The architect was known for his _______ approach to sustainable building design.
novel
When APU's president resigned, he gave his _______ thanks to everyone he had worked with including teachers, staff and students.
sincere
What classification marker appears in the sentence: We can distinguish between different types of motivation?
types of
In paragraph 6, what verb means that "something is believed to be true or to exist"
suspected