Match List I (Types of groups in communication) with List II (Characteristic).

List I

i.Primary Group

ii.Self-help Group

iii.Learning Group

iv.Public Group

List II

a.Members interact with one another to benefit an audience

b.Goal is to improve members' skills

c.Membership is based on sentiment

d.All members have a common problem

Ai-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a ✓ Correct

Bi-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a

Ci-a, ii-d, iii-b, iv-c

Di-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a

Correct answer: (A) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

Explanation

The correct pairing links each group to its defining feature.

Primary group matches membership based on sentiment, since bonds there rest on affection and belonging.

Self-help group matches all members sharing a common problem, as people gather around a shared difficulty.

Learning group matches the goal of improving members' skills through study and practice.

Public group matches members interacting to benefit an audience, addressing listeners beyond themselves.

The distinction turns on whether the tie is emotional, problem-based, skill-oriented or audience-directed.

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