Which of the Following Exhibits Proper Word Choice Involving Commonly

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exhibits proper word choice involving commonly confused and misused terms?

• A) I am so excited, I am literally on cloud nine.
• B) From reading the report, I implied that there was no eyewitness.
• C) The report inferred that there was no eyewitness.
• D) There are fewer officers on duty in the afternoon than in the evening.

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Definitions:

Informative Message

Communication that aims to educate or provide valuable information to the recipient.

Buffer

A temporary storage area that holds data while it is being transferred from one place to another, ensuring the smooth functioning of a process.

Delay The Negative

A strategy to postpone or mitigate adverse outcomes or impacts.

Buffers

Statements or elements in communication that are used to soften the impact of negative news or feedback.