Which situation most clearly illustrates miscommunication caused by unclear instructions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The message said, “Meet near the office after the break”; students went at different breaks and near different offices.
Option B contains two unclear expressions: “the break” does not identify which break, and “the office” does not identify which office. Different students therefore interpret the same instruction differently and arrive at different times or places. A is precise, C supplies the needed details, and D uses clarification to prevent an error. Thus B most clearly demonstrates miscommunication caused by ambiguity.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The message said, “Meet near the office after the break”; students went at different breaks and near different offices.
Why is this the correct answer?
Option B contains two unclear expressions: “the break” does not identify which break, and “the office” does not identify which office. Different students therefore interpret the same instruction differently and arrive at different times or places. A is precise, C supplies the needed details, and D uses clarification to prevent an error. Thus B most clearly demonstrates miscommunication caused by ambiguity.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
