Question

(e) Choose the appropriate linking expressions from the following list to complete the paragraph :
(thus, moreover, finally,for example,
one important function )
The media fulfils many functions in our lives.

(i) _____ is entertainment. On television, particularly, the variety of entertainment programmes is extensive as it ranges from soap operas, to comedy, to sports. Another function is education. A quick look through a television or radio guide will reveal many programmes with an educational focus. (ii) _____, the media can provide important community information in the form of warnings. (iii) _____, the media can warn of the danger of approaching hurricane or tornado. (iv) _____, the media has an important role in shaping our beliefs. Sometimes information is deliberately presented in such a way that it encourages us to believe certain things or to form certain opinions. Asa result, our beliefs and opinions are influenced. (v) _____, the media serves a variety of purposes in the society that considerably influence our lives.​
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Answer 1

Answer:

The four functions of mass communications are: surveillance, correlation, cultural transmission and entertainment.