Question

To be an effective communicator, you must be able to listen accurately. Paraphrasing demonstrates that you are listening by: A. Asking relevant open-ended questions to gather additional information. B. Explaining how your point of view differs from what the participant said. C. Nonverbally acknowledging the points being made and moving to the next key point. D. Restating in your own words the meaning of what you just heard.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Restating in your own words the meaning of what you just heard.

Explanation:

In communication, paraphrasing refers to using your own words or other words to express the same message given by speaker or restating the meaning of the message or idea you heard. This is part of being an effective communicator and listener because it shows you have listened and understood the message and because of this, you can put it in your own words and adapting it to your language. Therefore, paraphrasing demonstrates you are listening by restating in your own words the meaning of what you just heard.