Quoting%20commentary for Sukkah 76:5

בעו מיניה מרבי חייא בר אבא שמע ולא ענה מהו אמר להו חכימיא וספריא ורישי עמא ודרשיא אמרו שמע ולא ענה יצא

They asked of R. Hiyya b. Abba: If one listened but did not respond — what is the law? He answered them: The sages, the scribes, the leaders of the people and those who expound laid down that if one heard but did not respond he has fulfilled his obligation.

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