What should you do if you don’t understand a listening option in a question?

• A. Repeat the option until you understand it.
• B. Skip the question.
• C. Guess randomly.
• D. Use elimination and move on; return if possible and note near-misses for later.

Answer: (D)

When you’re unsure about a listening option, the key idea is to manage time while boosting your chances of getting it right. Use elimination to rule out the clearly wrong choices, then move on to the next items. If you can return later, do so with a fresh ear, and make a quick note of near-misses to review if there’s time. This approach helps you stay on track and prevents one tough item from slowing you down while still giving you a chance to improve your accuracy on a later pass.

Repeating the option won’t reliably clarify its meaning and wastes valuable time. Skipping the question means you miss a potential point entirely. Guessing randomly is unlikely to be successful; using elimination changes your odds from a pure guess to a more informed choice.