To treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral. Part 4: Reading Strategies for Band 8+

Question Text: "...leads to a decline in clear communication."

Remember, for an answer to be FALSE , the passage must explicitly contradict the statement. If the text simply lacks enough information to confirm or deny the statement, the answer must be NOT GIVEN .

Passages are drawn from current magazines, journals, and books. Understanding formal academic language is essential. 4. Practical Information (General Training Module)