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Which one is a disadvantage specific to oral communication compared with written communication?
The lack of a permanent record is the disadvantage specific to oral communication, because spoken words cannot be referred to later unless recorded. Immediate feedback, quick clarification and use of tone are strengths of oral communication.
- AIt permits immediate feedback
- BIt saves time in clarifying doubts
- CIt lacks a permanent record unless recordedCorrect
- DIt can use tone of voice to add meaning
Explanation
Oral messages vanish once spoken, so there is no lasting record unless recorded. Immediate feedback, quick clarification and tone are advantages of oral communication, not drawbacks.
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