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English – II · Unit 4

English II exam question: "Listening comes before speaking."

The question (13 marks)

"Listening comes before speaking." Distinguish hearing from listening, describe the stages, types and barriers of listening, and explain how a speech should be planned and delivered. Draw your illustrations from the prescribed texts wherever you can. (13 marks)

MU Module IV, heads 4.2.2 listening and 4.2.3 public speaking; pack ch. 04 and quickref 3.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · Language Enhancement of English – II.

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A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.