Simpson wanted to have a face-to-face conversation with the professor about the problems he was having in class. But instead he ended up texting "this is a hard course" to the professor. Because of the shift to written communication, Simpson can expect which of the following?

A) greater clarity with regard to his purpose
B) greater precision with regard to context
C) more opportunities to use body language
D) more opportunities for misunderstanding

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Bisma Bashir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Written communication, such as texting, lacks the opportunity for body language and other nonverbal cues, which can lead to misunderstandings. While Simpson may have greater clarity and precision with his message, there is still a greater risk of miscommunication when relying solely on written communication.

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