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Language Skills & Communication Proficiency Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes 'jargon' in professional communication?

    Answer: Specialized vocabulary used within a particular field or industry

    Jargon refers to technical terms specific to a profession or industry, which can aid communication within a field but hinder understanding for outsiders.

  2. In business writing, which of the following should be avoided to maintain a professional tone?

    Answer: Using contractions such as 'don't' and 'can't'

    Contractions are generally considered too informal for formal business writing, though they may be acceptable in some modern corporate contexts.

  3. A speaker frequently pauses and says 'um' and 'uh' during a presentation. These sounds are known as:

    Answer: Disfluencies or filler words

    Disfluencies (or filler words) are non-lexical sounds and words that interrupt fluent speech and can undermine a speaker's perceived credibility.

  4. Which transitional phrase best signals a CONTRAST between two ideas?

    Answer: Nevertheless

    'Nevertheless' signals that despite what was previously stated, the following idea stands in contrast or presents a counterpoint.

  5. An IPC candidate is asked to paraphrase a technical passage. The key requirement for an effective paraphrase is:

    Answer: Restating the original meaning entirely in one's own words and style

    A true paraphrase restates the original idea completely in the writer's own words and sentence structure, demonstrating comprehension rather than copying.

  6. Which of the following is an example of 'hedging language' in academic or professional writing?

    Answer: 'The results suggest that there may be a correlation between the variables.'

    Hedging language (e.g., 'suggest,' 'may,' 'appear to') qualifies claims appropriately, indicating degrees of certainty and avoiding overstatement.

  7. In a multilingual workplace, which practice BEST supports inclusive communication?

    Answer: Avoiding idioms and slang, and checking comprehension regularly

    Avoiding idioms and culture-specific expressions and periodically confirming understanding helps ensure clear communication across language barriers.