In which situation should silence be treated as feedback that calls for polite clarification?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: After being asked for an opinion, a person becomes silent, appears confused, and gives no response.
Silence accompanied by visible confusion after a direct question can signal uncertainty, discomfort, or lack of understanding. A polite question such as “Would you like me to explain that again?” can clarify the situation. In option C, the person has already requested time, so silence is not necessarily confusion requiring immediate clarification.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
After being asked for an opinion, a person becomes silent, appears confused, and gives no response.
Why is this the correct answer?
Silence accompanied by visible confusion after a direct question can signal uncertainty, discomfort, or lack of understanding. A polite question such as “Would you like me to explain that again?” can clarify the situation. In option C, the person has already requested time, so silence is not necessarily confusion requiring immediate clarification.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
