Which verb describes the act of swapping information or ideas between people?

• A. To clash
• B. To exchange
• C. To commit
• D. To empathise

Answer: (B)

Swapping information or ideas between people is described by the verb exchange. Exchange highlights a two-way transfer: each person gives something (information or ideas) and receives something in return, which fits perfectly with how discussions or back-and-forth communications work. For example, in a productive conversation, ideas are exchanged as people respond and add to what others have said. The other options don’t fit as well: clash means conflict, commit means to undertake or dedicate oneself to something, and empathise means to understand and share someone’s feelings. So exchange is the best fit.