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

Question

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.The second underlined portion:

Question 2 options:

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umbrella term non-verbal communication

umbrella term: non-verbal communication

umbrella term. Non-verbal communication

Answer 1

The best option that meets conventional English standards for the second underlined portion is:

umbrella term: non-verbal communication

This option correctly uses a colon to introduce the explanation or elaboration of the term "umbrella term."