Communication Ability Flashcards

Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'Neither the principal nor the teachers _______ aware of the incident.'

Answer: were

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the noun closest to it; 'teachers' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank: 'Despite repeated warnings, he remained _______ to the risks involved.'

Answer: oblivious

'Oblivious' means unaware or not noticing, which fits the context of ignoring repeated warnings.

Identify the correctly written sentence:

Answer: He is one of those people who always complain.

The antecedent of 'who' is 'people' (plural), so the verb 'complain' must be plural.

What does the prefix 'mis-' convey in words like 'misunderstand,' 'mislead,' and 'misinterpret'?

Answer: Wrongly or badly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, indicating an incorrect or faulty action.

In business communication, a 'memorandum' (memo) is primarily used to:

Answer: Communicate internally within an organization

A memorandum is an internal communication tool used to share information within an organization.

Choose the sentence with correct use of articles:

Answer: She is an honest woman and a useful member of the team.

'An' is used before 'honest' (vowel sound /ɒ/) and 'a' before 'useful' (consonant sound /j/), making option A correct.

Read this: 'The new policy will be implemented after the board reviews it.' Which sentence conveys the same meaning in active voice?

Answer: The board will implement the new policy after reviewing it.

Option A correctly converts the passive to active voice while maintaining the original meaning and tense.