The factors of listening are which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Self interest

2.Speaker

3.Fact

4.Sentence style

5.Surroundings

A1, 2 and 4 only

B1, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct

C2, 3 and 5 only

D2, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 and 5 only

Explanation

The factors of listening covered here are self interest, fact and surroundings.

Statement 1 self interest shapes how motivated the listener is to attend to the message.

Statement 3 fact refers to the factual substance that draws and holds attention.

Statement 5 surroundings describes the physical setting that helps or hinders reception.

The speaker as a factor is not part of this listed set of listening factors.

Sentence style likewise falls outside these particular determinants of listening.

Attentive listening depends on interest, content and a supportive environment together.

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