Clarification is the skill we use to ensure that we have understood the message of the speaker in an interpersonal exchange. When using clarification follow these guidelines to help communication and understanding: ·Admit if you are unsure about what the speaker means. ·Ask for repetition. · State what the speaker has said as you understand it, and check whether this is what they really said. ·Ask for specific examples. ·Ask if you have got it right and be prepared to be corrected. 1. What is the pattern of this paragraph? ___________ paragraph 2. What does clarification mean in communication? Clarification is the skill we use to ensure that _____________ of the speaker in ____________.