What is the most important factor when choosing a communication medium?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Suitability of the medium for the message purpose, receiver, and situation
A communication medium should be selected according to what the message must achieve, who must receive it, how quickly it is needed, and how much detail or formality is required. A phone call may suit urgent information, while an email or letter may suit a formal record. Colour, sender age, and unnecessary length do not determine suitability. Thus, A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Suitability of the medium for the message purpose, receiver, and situation
Why is this the correct answer?
A communication medium should be selected according to what the message must achieve, who must receive it, how quickly it is needed, and how much detail or formality is required. A phone call may suit urgent information, while an email or letter may suit a formal record. Colour, sender age, and unnecessary length do not determine suitability. Thus, A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had.
