Question
Which of the following is the external sound present in
the channels of communication?Solution
Physical noise is interference that is external to both speaker and listener; it hampers the physical transmission of the signal or message. Examples of physical noise are loud party at the neighbors while you’re trying to record, loud kids who don’t want to take their nap, irritating hum of your computer, air conditioner, or heater, etc. Semantic noise or semantic barrier is interference created when the speaker and listener have different meaning systems. Use of jargons, abstract ideas, using different language can be examples of semantic noise. Cultural noise or cultural barrier is a barrier to communication arising out of difference in cultural understanding and beliefs of sender and receiver. Psychological noise is mental interference in the speaker or listener. Three examples of psychological noise are wandering thoughts, preconceived ideas, and sarcasm.
Choose the word correct synonym:
Regulate
Select the most appropriate opposite of the given CONCURRENCE
Using or containing more words than are needed
Choose the word similar in meaning to the given word:
Recalcitrant
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word.
The speaker's candid response surprised the entire audience.
... Sparse
- Choose the word similar in meaning to the given word:
Voracious What is the synonym for the word "pedantic"?
13. Stringent
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