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5. The television uses ____________ sense(s).
(a) auditory (b) visual (c) both of these
B. Write TRUE or FALSE :

1. There is no scope of communication in the modern times. _______
2. Many means can be used for private as well as mass communication. _______
3. A teleprinter is like a typewriter. _______
4. A mobile phone can be used only for talking to other people. _______
5. The internet is a worldwide network of computers. _______
6. A film is a motion picture. _______

C. Answer the questions briefly :
1. How is the need for communication important for a person?
2. What is the difference between the means of private and mass communication?
3. What role does the India Post play in sending letters and parcels?
4. How does a teleprinter work?

5. How can you say that the mobile phone is a wonder machine?
6. What is the internet?
7. Why are the FM channels becoming popular in cities?
8. What is a periodical?

Activity

v Here are some common means of communication. Identify them :

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

Communication and You

v Write which means of communication will you use for the following situations :
• You want to buy a book from a shop in another city : __________________________
• You want to invite your friend to join you in the evening
to play a game of hockey : __________________________
• You have won the SpellBee Competition in England. You want
the people of your town to know about it : __________________________
• You bought an electric toy online, but it is defective and you
want to return it : __________________________

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