Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. 50 percent or more of our communication time is spent speaking.
2. The only reason that a person may not hear well is because they are deaf or hard of hearing.
3. Our brains can process more words per minute than people can typically produce by speaking.
4. In a critical listening situation, your goal is to listen so you can make counterarguments to the speaker’s claims.
5. Asking yourself questions during a speech can distract you from learning its key aspects.

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False