In which situation is it necessary to confirm not only receipt of a message but also correct understanding of it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When instructions are complex and the outcomes are important
Acknowledging receipt only confirms that the message arrived; it does not prove that its meaning was understood. Complex instructions linked to important outcomes require the receiver to repeat, paraphrase, or otherwise confirm understanding, because misunderstanding may cause serious errors. Simple greetings and thanks normally do not require such detailed confirmation. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate situation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When instructions are complex and the outcomes are important
Why is this the correct answer?
Acknowledging receipt only confirms that the message arrived; it does not prove that its meaning was understood. Complex instructions linked to important outcomes require the receiver to repeat, paraphrase, or otherwise confirm understanding, because misunderstanding may cause serious errors. Simple greetings and thanks normally do not require such detailed confirmation. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate situation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
