What is the correct step of responsible communication after hearing a rumor?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Check the source and evidence
A rumor is unverified information, so it should not be treated as fact merely because it is being repeated. Checking the source and available evidence helps determine whether it is reliable before sharing it. Immediate forwarding, blind acceptance, or exaggeration can spread misinformation and harm people.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Check the source and evidence
Why is this the correct answer?
A rumor is unverified information, so it should not be treated as fact merely because it is being repeated. Checking the source and available evidence helps determine whether it is reliable before sharing it. Immediate forwarding, blind acceptance, or exaggeration can spread misinformation and harm people.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had.
