Which of the following will not hamper effective communication in the classroom?

AA lengthy statement

BAn ambiguous statement

CA precise statement ✓ Correct

DA statement that leaves the listener to draw his own conclusions

Correct answer: (C) A precise statement

Explanation

A precise statement aids communication rather than hampering it, conveying meaning clearly and briefly.

A lengthy statement burdens the listener and blurs the point.

An ambiguous statement invites misunderstanding.

A statement that leaves the listener to draw his own conclusions risks varied and mistaken interpretations.

Clarity, brevity and precision are the marks of effective communication.

Noise, in communication theory, is anything that distorts the message.

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