Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below- At first sight, silence would seem to be the essence of non communication. Yet we know that in some circumstances silence can speak volumes. It is also a potent tool in the communication tool-box, for the speaker, as it adds emphasis to point, allowing time for its full significance to sink in. Handled skilfully, it can build up anticipation for what is to come the pregnant pause. It gives opportunity to make eye contact with the audience and gauge their reactions. It is an essential component of the timing of one's delivery. For the listener, silence can buy time, either to digest what has been said or to consider a response, or both. Silence will often lure the speaker into saying more than he or she have intended. Questions:
a) Silence seems to be the essence of i. volumes ii. communication tool-box. iii. communication iv. non communication
b) For the listener, silence can
i. be a potent tool ii. lure him to say more
111. emphasise a point iv. buy time
C) According to the author, silence can build up

1 anticipation for what was to come

ii. anticipation for what is to come

ii. anticipation for what has come iii.

iv. anticipation for what had come

D)The adjective form of the word 'silence' is - d)

i. silencer ii. silent

ii. silently. iv. none of these

E) Which of the following is the synonym of 'gauge ?



i. Gather knowledge ii. Make statement

iv. Share information . iii. mea​

Answer 1

Answer:

a iv non communications

b buy time

c anticipation for what is to come

d silent

e measure

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Answer 2

The answer to the given question is written below.

a) The answer to this question will be option 'iv. non communication'.

b) The answer to this question will be option 'iv. buy time'.

c) The answer to this question will be option 'ii. anticipation for what is to come'.

d) The answer to this question will be option 'ii. silent'.

e) The answer to this question will be option 'iii. mea​sure'.