Use of English - Multiple Choice

Digital Communication

Technological innovation has transformed the way people communicate, both personally and professionally. What once depended on letters or landline calls is now largely (0) SHAPED by instant messaging, video conferencing and social media platforms. As a result, information can be exchanged at remarkable speed, and geographical distance no longer acts as the barrier it once did. However, this progress has not come about without raising certain concerns. One major advantage is that digital tools allow people to stay in (1) .......... regardless of where they are in the world. Businesses, meanwhile, have benefited from being able to (2) .......... meetings remotely, saving both time and money. Yet the convenience of these tools has also (3) .......... to a decline in face-to-face interaction, which some argue weakens personal relationships. Another issue is the sheer volume of communication people now deal with on a daily (4) ........... Emails, notifications and messages can create pressure to respond immediately, leaving many feeling constantly distracted. In addition, the speed at which information spreads online makes it harder to (5) .......... between reliable sources and misleading ones. For this reason, digital literacy has become increasingly important. Although technological progress has clearly brought communication into a new (6) .........., it has also forced society to reflect on how these tools should be used. The challenge lies in making the most of innovation while avoiding the (7) .......... of overdependence. In the end, technology should support human connection rather than (8) .......... it.