A child fails to listen to instructions given by a parent. A student fails to listen to the homework assignment given by the teacher. A student fails to listen to the announcement of the time for the basketball game. A student does not listen when the teacher cancels all homework assignments for the remainder of the week. A student does not listen when the announcement is made that free candy will be distributed in the school cafeteria after school.
Students do listen when the directions for the Fire Drill are given.