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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37793 Information Overload
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
We  have  all  been  in  situations  when  we  felt  that  too  much  information  was  coming  at  us.  When  this  happens,  we  feel    and  fear  that  we  will  not  be  able  to  retain  any  information  at  all.  Sometimes  it  is  not  just  the  quantity  of  communication  but  the  level  that  causes  overload.  If  the  message  contains  information  that  is  new  to  the  receiver,    processes  or  concepts  that  are  not  familiar,  then  the  chances  of  overload  increase  greatly.  The  sender  should  break  up  the  message  into  more    or  digestible  bits  and  reduce  the  amount  of  information  that  has  to  be  absorbed  at  any  one  time.  One  technique  is  to  make  a  high-level  announcement  and  then  follow  it  up  later  with  more  details.  The  sender  has  the    responsibility  to  check  that  the  receiver  has  understood  the  message.  This  means  that  a  manager  may  have  to    a  message  to  reflect  the  various  experiences  of  the  employees.  A  new  employee  may  need  repeated  explanations  before  beginning  an  operation,  whereas  an  experienced  employee  may  start  rolling  his  eyes  at  the  same  old  instructions.

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Correct answer: overwhelmed

Explanation: The word 'overwhelmed' fits grammatically as it describes a state of being affected by too much information, aligning with the context of feeling inundated. It is in the correct tense and form to match the subject 'we'.

Meaning: 'Overwhelmed' means feeling unable to cope due to excessive information or emotions, indicating a sense of being overpowered.

Wrong options:

  • overestimated: 'Overestimated' means to have a higher opinion of something than is warranted, which does not fit the context of feeling inundated by information.
  • overconfident: 'Overconfident' refers to having excessive confidence, which is unrelated to the feeling of being overloaded with information.
  • overgrazed: 'Overgrazed' pertains to land that has been excessively grazed by animals, which is irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: including

Explanation: The word 'including' serves as a preposition that introduces examples of processes or concepts, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates what is part of the message.

Meaning: 'Including' means to contain as part of a whole, suggesting that the message encompasses unfamiliar information.

Wrong options:

  • includes: 'Includes' is a verb form that does not fit the grammatical structure required here, as the sentence needs a preposition to introduce examples.
  • included: 'Included' is the past participle form, which does not fit the present context of describing ongoing processes in the message.
  • inclusion: 'Inclusion' is a noun that does not grammatically fit in the sentence structure where a verb or preposition is needed.
Correct answer: palatable

Explanation: The word 'palatable' is an adjective that describes something that is acceptable or agreeable, fitting well in the context of making information easier to digest.

Meaning: 'Palatable' means pleasant to taste or acceptable, indicating that the information should be presented in a way that is easy for the receiver to handle.

Wrong options:

  • discreditable: 'Discreditable' means likely to harm someone's reputation, which does not fit the context of making information easier to understand.
  • unaccountable: 'Unaccountable' refers to being unable to be explained or justified, which is contrary to the idea of making information digestible.
  • unprofitable: 'Unprofitable' means not yielding profit or benefit, which does not relate to the context of presenting information.
Correct answer: primary

Explanation: The word 'primary' is an adjective that indicates the main or most important responsibility, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Primary' means first in importance or order, highlighting the sender's main responsibility in communication.

Wrong options:

  • primate: 'Primate' refers to a type of mammal, which is irrelevant in the context of responsibility in communication.
  • customary: 'Customary' means usual or traditional, which does not convey the sense of primary importance needed here.
  • summary: 'Summary' refers to a brief statement of the main points, which does not fit the context of indicating responsibility.
Correct answer: adjust

Explanation: The word 'adjust' is a verb that means to change or modify something to fit a new condition, which fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence about modifying a message.

Meaning: 'Adjust' means to alter or adapt something to achieve a desired fit or outcome, indicating the need for flexibility in communication.

Wrong options:

  • locust: 'Locust' refers to a type of insect, which is completely unrelated to the context of modifying a message.
  • thrust: 'Thrust' means to push or drive with force, which does not fit the context of making changes to a message.
  • unjust: 'Unjust' means not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair, which does not relate to the act of modifying communication.

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