he first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is __1__ the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of __2__ breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words __3__ a meeting of the mind of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may __4__ unfavorable reactions in the listener __5__ interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down.
__6__ , inaccurate or indefinite words may make __7__ difficult for the listener to understand the __8__ which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in working vocabulary may be __9__ to explain or describe in a __10__ that can be understood by listeners.

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l. [A]of [B]at [C]for [D]on

2. [A] inaccessible [B] timely [C] likely [D]invalid

3. [A] encourages [B] prevents [C] destroys [D]offers

4. [A] pass out [B] take away [C] back up [D]stir up

5. [A] who [B] as [C] which [D]what

6. [A] Moreover [B] However [C] Preliminarily [D] Unexpectedly

7. [A] that [B]it [C] so [D] this

8. [A] speech [B] sense [C] message [D] meaning

9. [A] obscure [B] difficult [C] impossible [D] unable

10. [A] case [B] means [C] method [D] way