Question

2 14. ________ is when you restate what you heard to make sure you understood correctly.
3 15. construction workers often rely on ________ signals, such as pointing or hand motions, to guide equipment operators.

part d – short answer
1 16. why is active listening important on a construction job site?
2 17. give one example of how poor communication can cause problems on a construction project.

Explanation:

Question 14

Paraphrasing is the act of restating information in your own words, which is done to confirm understanding, matching the description in the question.

Question 15

Pointing or hand motions are non - verbal forms of communication as they do not involve spoken or written words, and construction workers use these to guide equipment operators.

Question 16

Active listening ensures clear understanding of instructions (e.g., about building plans, safety protocols), reduces errors (e.g., wrong materials used, incorrect construction steps), and boosts safety (e.g., understanding hazard warnings) and teamwork on the construction site.

Question 17

Answer:

Paraphrasing