Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
Every time Arati tries to speak in the meeting, her supervisor interrupts her to 'clarify' her points. What is the supervisor likely doing?
AHelping Arati be understood.
BUndermining Arati's authority or voice.
CTesting the microphone.
DTeaching Arati how to speak better.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Undermining Arati's authority or voice.
Constant interruption under the guise of 'clarification' often indicates a power dynamic where one's voice is suppressed.
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