Question

when you are hearing speech, it means that ______.
a. you are paying close attention
b. the sound has reached your ears
c. effective communication is occurring
d. the speaker is addressing you

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Hearing speech refers to the physiological process where sound waves reach the ears and are detected. Option a refers to "listening" (active attention), c implies successful communication (more than just hearing), and d is about the speaker's action, not the act of hearing. Only b describes the basic act of hearing (sound reaching ears).

Answer:

B. The sound has reached your ears