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What is the main focus of the module?
What is the main focus of the module?
- The history of communication devices
- The impact of technology on communication (correct)
- The different types of communication channels
- The future of communication technology
According to Eisenstein (2011), what did he sense about the 'new normal'?
According to Eisenstein (2011), what did he sense about the 'new normal'?
- That it will bring back the old ways of communication
- That it will not affect the relationship to the earth
- That it will lead to a new kind of society and a new experience of being human (correct)
- That it won't have any effect on society
How does technology affect our ways of communication, based on the hook?
How does technology affect our ways of communication, based on the hook?
- It will only affect communication in the future
- It has no effect on our ways of communication
- It has greatly affected our ways of communication (correct)
- It will bring back the traditional methods of communication
What is the time allotment for the 'Navigate' section?
What is the time allotment for the 'Navigate' section?
What is the purpose of the 'Ignite' section?
What is the purpose of the 'Ignite' section?
According to the module, what should learners be able to do by the end?
According to the module, what should learners be able to do by the end?
What is the primary advantage of writing, according to the text?
What is the primary advantage of writing, according to the text?
How do modal verbs function in communication?
How do modal verbs function in communication?
What is a specific purpose of using modals in academic writing?
What is a specific purpose of using modals in academic writing?
Which of the following is an example of expressing necessity using modals?
Which of the following is an example of expressing necessity using modals?
How does writing with a clear purpose assist the writer?
How does writing with a clear purpose assist the writer?
What is the social function served by modals in writing?
What is the social function served by modals in writing?
What distinguishes modal verbs from other verbs?
What distinguishes modal verbs from other verbs?
In what context are modals especially common in academic writing?
In what context are modals especially common in academic writing?
What is an example of using modals to express ability?
What is an example of using modals to express ability?