Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier to communication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Voice not reaching because of a wall or excessive distance
A physical barrier is a tangible environmental condition that interferes with the transmission or reception of a message. A wall, great distance, loud surrounding noise, or faulty equipment can prevent sound from reaching the receiver, so A is correct. Ambiguous words are a language barrier, inattention is a listening problem, and prejudice is a psychological barrier.
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Voice not reaching because of a wall or excessive distance
Why is this the correct answer?
A physical barrier is a tangible environmental condition that interferes with the transmission or reception of a message. A wall, great distance, loud surrounding noise, or faulty equipment can prevent sound from reaching the receiver, so A is correct. Ambiguous words are a language barrier, inattention is a listening problem, and prejudice is a psychological barrier.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had.
