سوال ۱۵ کنکور ارشد مهندسی کامپیوتر ۱۴۰۱

PART B: Cloze Test — Read the following passage and decide which choice (1), (2), (3), or (4) best fits each 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.

Question 15 — choose the option that best fills blank (15).