Question

“In the election of 2009, the internet emerged as the new communication _________ to be used by political parties to inform the voters about their agenda.” The option that best fills the blank would be:

• A. mode
• B. instrument
• C. medium
• D. media
• E. method

Hint:

Always remember: singular = “medium,” plural = “media.” Many exam setters test this pair directly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Technical usage.
In communication studies, the internet is a medium of communication (channel). Singular = medium, plural = media. Step 2: Eliminate wrong choices.
(A) “mode” = manner, less precise.
(B) “instrument” = tool, not channel.
(D) “media” = plural, but sentence needs singular.
(E) “method” = procedure, not channel.
Step 3: Conclude.
(C) is the precise and correct academic choice. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (C)}} \]