If a speaker presents data but does not mention its source and year, which two aspects become weaker?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Credibility and context
A source helps listeners judge where the data came from and whether it can be checked. The year gives temporal context, allowing them to consider whether the figures are current, historical, or no longer directly applicable. Voice, posture, colour, greeting, and closing may affect presentation, but they do not establish the data’s origin or time context.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Credibility and context
Why is this the correct answer?
A source helps listeners judge where the data came from and whether it can be checked. The year gives temporal context, allowing them to consider whether the figures are current, historical, or no longer directly applicable. Voice, posture, colour, greeting, and closing may affect presentation, but they do not establish the data’s origin or time context.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son.
