Paper 1 · Communication
Given below are two statements. Statement I: In communication, language ambiguity takes place because of the incorrect use of words. Statement II: Informal time terms lead to different interpretations. In light of the above, choose the most appropriate answer.
- In communication, language ambiguity takes place because of the incorrect use of words
- Informal time terms lead to different interpretations
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct — Both statements are correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Both statements are correct, so that is the answer.
★Wrong or loose use of words does create ambiguity in language.
★So statement one is correct.
★Informal terms of time, being vague, invite different interpretations.
★So statement two is also correct.
★Since both hold, both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
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