Question

Read this paragraph and select the answer that best meets conventional English standards for each underlined section below.

Although it is rather overlooked non-verbal communication is another important aspect of workplace communication. Somewhat of an umbrella term, non-verbal communication encompasses many behaviors such as body language and voice tone. In a communication situation these cues can indicate a variety of thoughts and feelings.

Question 1 (8.33 points)
The first underlined portion:

Question 1 options:

No change


rather overlooked. Non-verbal


rather overlooked, non-verbal


rather overlooked: non-verbal

Question 2 (8.33 points)
The second underlined portion:

Question 2 options:

No change


umbrella term non-verbal communication


umbrella term: non-verbal communication


umbrella term. Non-verbal communication

Question 3 (8.34 points)
The third underlined portion:

Question 3 options:

No change


communication situation, these cues


communication situation; these cues


communication situation. These cues

Answer 1

Here are the best options for each underlined section based on conventional English standards:

**Question 1:**
The first underlined portion:
**Option:** rather overlooked, non-verbal
This option correctly uses a comma to separate the two clauses.

**Question 2:**
The second underlined portion:
**Option:** umbrella term: non-verbal communication
This option uses a colon correctly to clarify the term being defined.

**Question 3:**
The third underlined portion:
**Option:** communication situation; these cues
This option correctly uses a semicolon to separate two related independent clauses.

So the selected answers are:
1. rather overlooked, non-verbal
2. umbrella term: non-verbal communication
3. communication situation; these cues