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Which statements are true of rumour?

1. Rumour and gossip are equal

2. Rumour is part of gossip which is unproven and usually incorrect

3. Rumour is result of attention and uncertainty in the condition

4. Rumour is more reputed to be unwanted

5. Generally rumors are result of people’s choose details which fit in their own requirements

Select the correct Code:

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

2, 3, 4, and 5

2, 3, and 5

2 only

Explanation:

Correct answer is (b). A rumor is information that is not verified (not known if it is true or not) that is passed verbally between people.
Gossip is similar to a rumor in that it is may not be verified but it deals with personal or intimate subjects. This is one of those situations where a rumor can be gossip but gossip can't be a rumor.
Here's an example:
Rumor and also gossip - "I heard that Sally has been secretly seeing Robert" the information may or may not be true (fits a rumour definition) concerns the action on people (fits gossip definition)
Rumor only - "Did you hear that they are going to be giving us a raise next year?" the information may or may not be true (fits a rumour definition) no information of a personal or intimate nature (not gossip)