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· 1 Months ago

query (Question: 198680.2 )

Isn't the vast majority of the paragraph about signs and symbols? The paragraph doesn't discuss other means of communication. Why is option B not appropriate?

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DIRECTIONS:You have a brief passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols and gestures may be found in every known cultures. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words,signs also contain meaning in and of themselves.  A stop sign, for example, conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver's cultural perceptions, in some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbols of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.

Although signals, signs, symbols and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television and the telephone are only a few of such means.  

Choose the most appropriate title for the passage –
Options:
A) Signs and signals
B) Gestural communication
C) Speech variations
D) Means of communication
Solution:
Ans:(d)After reading the passage, one can easily gather that (D) is the most suitable title for the passage.

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· 1 Months ago

ok sorry got it
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