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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37795 Feedback
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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.
Because  feedback  is  a  message  sent  in  the    direction,  from  the  receiver  to  the  sender,  all  of  these  problems  can  occur  during  feedback.  In  many  cases  feedback  is  not  important  and  is  not  wanted.  Much  information  that  is  communicated  is  intended  to  keep  people  ,  and  acknowledgement  or  response  is  not  expected.  When  management  sent  the  notice  about  Mathias’s  appointment  it  did  not  expect  every  employee  to  respond.  Sometimes,  though,  feedback  is  important  to  be  certain  that  both  the  sender  and  receiver  have  the  same  information  and    it  the  same  way.  The  initial  sender  must  be  sure  that  she  understands  the  feedback  provided  by  the  sender,  asks  questions  to    any  misinterpretation,  and  responds  to  any  questions.  The  last  step  in  good  communication  is  to  be  a  good  listener.

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Correct answer: opposite

Explanation: The word 'opposite' fits grammatically as it describes the direction of feedback, indicating a contrasting flow from receiver to sender. This aligns with the context of communication where feedback is a response that goes against the initial message, making it the correct choice.

Meaning: 'Opposite' means something that is completely different or contrary to something else, in this case, indicating the reverse direction of communication.

Wrong options:

  • wrong_option_1: 'Requisite' means something that is necessary or required, which does not fit the context of direction in communication.
  • wrong_option_2: 'Desperate' implies a sense of urgency or hopelessness, which is unrelated to the directional aspect of feedback.
  • wrong_option_3: 'Composite' refers to something made up of various parts, which does not convey the idea of direction in communication.
Correct answer: informed

Explanation: The word 'informed' is appropriate as it indicates that the communication aims to keep people updated or knowledgeable, fitting well with the context of the sentence about the nature of feedback.

Meaning: 'Informed' means having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation, which is relevant in the context of communication.

Wrong options:

  • wrong_option_1: 'Unnerved' means to be anxious or upset, which contradicts the intention of keeping people updated.
  • wrong_option_2: 'Inspired' implies motivation or encouragement, which does not align with the context of merely providing information.
  • wrong_option_3: 'Nerved' is not commonly used in this context and does not convey the intended meaning of keeping someone knowledgeable.
Correct answer: interpret

Explanation: The word 'interpret' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the understanding of information in the same way, which is crucial for effective communication between sender and receiver.

Meaning: 'Interpret' means to explain the meaning of information or to understand it in a particular way, which is essential in the context of feedback.

Wrong options:

  • wrong_option_1: 'Interconnect' means to connect with each other, which does not directly relate to understanding information.
  • wrong_option_2: 'Interchange' refers to the act of exchanging, which does not fit the context of understanding the same information.
  • wrong_option_3: 'Recycle' means to process something for reuse, which is irrelevant to the context of interpreting feedback.
Correct answer: clarify

Explanation: The word 'clarify' is suitable as it indicates the action of making something clear or easier to understand, which is necessary when addressing potential misinterpretations in communication.

Meaning: 'Clarify' means to make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible, which is vital in effective communication.

Wrong options:

  • wrong_option_1: 'Intensity' refers to the degree of strength or force, which does not relate to the need for understanding in communication.
  • wrong_option_2: 'Classify' means to arrange or sort into categories, which does not address the need for clarity in communication.
  • wrong_option_3: 'Diversity' refers to variety or differences, which is not relevant to the context of clarifying misunderstandings.

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