Question

“As Joseph sat in History class, he was aware that the teacher was talking, but instead of paying attention, he doodled in his notebook.” This is an example of _______________.
a.

listening
b.

hearing
c.

talking
d.

understanding

Answer 1

Good Morning!
 
Joseph is not speaking, understanding or listening closely what the teacher is talking about. In this situation we say that they are just hearing.
 
b. hearing

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Answer 2

Answer:

hearing

Explanation:

"To hear" expresses the involuntary action of picking up sounds by the ear, so it is a natural ability. "To listen", in turn, denotes effort to focus or pay attention. As Joseph was silent (not talking), not paying attention (undestanding) to the teacher, he was just hearing.