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.

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umbrella term non-verbal communication

umbrella term: non-verbal communication

umbrella term. Non-verbal communication

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The best option to meet conventional English standards for the second underlined portion is:

umbrella term: non-verbal communication

This version correctly uses a colon to introduce the term being defined, which aids clarity and improves the flow of the sentence.