To Communicate Effectively with Someone Who Speaks a Different Language

question 71

Multiple Choice

To communicate effectively with someone who speaks a different language, ________ should be avoided.

• A) using active verbs
• B) pausing frequently
• C) repeating each important idea using different words
• D) using compound, long sentences
• E) using as many visual restatements as possible

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Definitions:

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