If a person reads a message and says, “I know what I have to do, but I do not know by when,” which element is missing from the message?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Deadline
The person understands the required action, so the main task is already present, and the message is understandable in its language. The missing element is a deadline, which specifies when the task must be completed. A clear instruction such as “submit the form by Friday at 4 p.m.” removes this uncertainty. The person reading the message is the receiver, so the receiver is not the missing element. Thus, A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Deadline
Why is this the correct answer?
The person understands the required action, so the main task is already present, and the message is understandable in its language. The missing element is a deadline, which specifies when the task must be completed. A clear instruction such as “submit the form by Friday at 4 p.m.” removes this uncertainty. The person reading the message is the receiver, so the receiver is not the missing element. Thus, A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
