Communication Studies Quiz

Communication is the process of

• sending information

• transferring information between senders and receivers

• attaining an objective

• transferring information between senders and receivers with an objective.

What communication barrier is anger?

• poor listening skills

• emotional

• semantic

• perceptual

''I am sorry to inform you that your beloved pet left this world last night.'' What is ''left this world'' an example of?

• doublespeak

• connotation

• euphemism

• jargon

Answer explanation

A euphemism is a way to avoid saying unpleasant things.

Non verbal communication does not include

• gestures

• punctuality

• facial expressions

• sign language

Answer explanation

Sign language is a proper language.

The first step in planning a presentation is

• understanding the topic you are talking about.

• analysing your audience profile and the presentation's purpose.

• knowing how to use Microsoft Powerpoint.

• knowing where you will be speaking.

Manmade, mankind, manpower - these are examples of words that contain

• cliches

• jargon

• bias

• connotations

Rewrite into plainer English :

''The proposed enhancement is under consideration.''

Answer explanation

We are thinking about your suggestion.

Rewrite into plainer English:

Purchase of a new car is not actionable at this point in time.

Answer explanation

I can't buy a new car now.

How can you make the following sentences more concrete? For example, instead of saying a significant loss, say a 70% loss.

a) The majority agree.

Make the following more concrete.

In the near future.

Answer explanation

Next week, Next month