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Questions and Answers
In the communication process, who is responsible for ensuring the message has been understood?
In the communication process, who is responsible for ensuring the message has been understood?
- Receiver (correct)
- Transmission Media
- Sender
- None of these
Which mode of communication is characterized by the use of symbols and pictures?
Which mode of communication is characterized by the use of symbols and pictures?
- Audio communication
- Visual communication (correct)
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
When should different ideas be written in separate paragraphs?
When should different ideas be written in separate paragraphs?
- Always (correct)
- When writing long essays
- When they are related to different subjects
- Only in formal writing
Which of the following is NOT a required skill for effective communication?
Which of the following is NOT a required skill for effective communication?
What is the typical ending punctuation for interrogative sentences?
What is the typical ending punctuation for interrogative sentences?
What type of communication involves the maximum exchange without spoken or written word?
What type of communication involves the maximum exchange without spoken or written word?
What is the primary role of feedback in the communication process?
What is the primary role of feedback in the communication process?
Which factor does NOT typically act as a barrier in communication?
Which factor does NOT typically act as a barrier in communication?
What is an essential blend for effective communication?
What is an essential blend for effective communication?
In what type of voice does the subject directly act on the object in a sentence?
In what type of voice does the subject directly act on the object in a sentence?
Study Notes
Communication Skills
- The sender is the one who comes up with an idea that they wish to communicate.
Elements of Communication
- The elements of communication include the sender, receiver, and transmission media.
Types of Communication
- Visual communication involves the use of symbols and pictures to convey information and ideas.
Importance of Communication Skills
- Communication skills are necessary for informing, influencing, and expressing feelings.
Effective Communication
- Effective communication requires a perfect blend of facts and figures, as well as expressions.
Face-to-Face Communication
- In face-to-face communication, the speaker can see the receiver.
Sentence Structure
- A sentence is in active voice when the subject directly acts on the object.
Writing Skills
- Separate paragraphs should be used when writing about different ideas.
Feedback
- The receiver gives feedback back to the sender.
Sentence Endings
- Interrogative sentences typically end with a question mark (?).
Barriers to Communication
- Language can act as a barrier in communication.
Communication Source
- The sender is the source of communication.
Non-Verbal Communication
- The majority of communication done by us is non-verbal.
Communication Success
- Communication is not always successful.
Consequences of Poor Communication
- Poor communication wastes time and energy.
Reliable Modes of Communication
- Verbal communication is not the most reliable mode of communication.
Feedback Importance
- Feedback ensures that the message has reached and been understood by the audience.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of communication including the sender, receiver, transmission media, types of communication, and its importance.
