The Art of Communication

In the trailer for season four of The Kardashians, the sisters remain at odds and are barely _____.

• going off on a tangent

• fiddling

• misreading

• on speaking terms

The deal isn't yet carved (a)   , but we're confident it will go ahead as hoped.

This whole problem _____ from your stubbornness.

• etched

• arose

• misread

• waffle

Help me (a)   these letters together for Sarah's "Happy Birthday" sign.

It’s _____ to spend all your money on having a good time.

• shortsighted

• goof

• waffle

• ​concisely

I tried to address the customer's problem, but she kept going off (a)   and I couldn't understand what her true complaint was.

He _____ with his notes while lecturing.

• stung

• fidgeted

• went off a tangent

• put him on the spot

I will (a)   by introducing the first speaker.

When the boss _____ in the meeting today, I wasn't prepared to answer his question and ended up babbling like a fool.

• set the ball rolling

• wasn't on speaking terms

• put me on the spot

• went off on a tangent

Whatever you are writing make sure you are clear, (a)   , and accurate.