What may happen if an inappropriate channel is chosen to send a message?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The message may be delayed or misunderstood.
A communication channel should suit the message, urgency, audience, and need for discussion. An unsuitable channel may delay delivery, hide important tone, or make clarification difficult, leading to misunderstanding. It does not automatically improve clarity, remove the need to communicate, or change the receiver.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The message may be delayed or misunderstood.
Why is this the correct answer?
A communication channel should suit the message, urgency, audience, and need for discussion. An unsuitable channel may delay delivery, hide important tone, or make clarification difficult, leading to misunderstanding. It does not automatically improve clarity, remove the need to communicate, or change the receiver.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
