Which of the Following Is True About Using Short Words

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about using short words in business communication?

• A) The use of short words hinders communication.
• B) A heavy use of short words, even those that are understood, leaves an impression of difficulty.
• C) Word length and word difficulty are not related to one another.
• D) Short words are generally better at communicating meaning than long words.
• E) The use of short words should be avoided as they tend to be unfamiliar words.

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