سوال ۱۲ کنکور ارشد مهندسی کامپیوتر ۱۴۰۱

Cloze Test. Read the following passage and decide which choice (1), (2), (3), or (4) best fits the space.

Being funny has no place in the workplace and can easily wreak havoc (11) ____ an otherwise blossoming career. Of course, laughter is necessary in life. But if you crack jokes (12) ____ snide remarks at work, you will eventually not be taken (13) ____. You will be seen as someone who wastes time (14) ____ could better be spent discussing a project or an issue. Additionally, many corporate-minded individuals do not have the time to analyze comments with hidden meanings — they will take what you say (15) ____ and as an accurate representation of your professionalism in the workplace.

Choose the option that best fills blank (12).