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AQA GCSE · Question 07.1
Which of the following behaviours is an example of using 'verbal communication'?
Which of the following behaviours is an example of using 'verbal communication'?
Answer options:
A.
A chat with your friend about what they are doing later.
B.
Crossing your arms to show you are feeling uncomfortable.
C.
Looking at the teacher to show you are listening to them.
D.
Sending a text message to arrange when you are meeting a friend.
E.
Waving when you see your friend on the other side of the street.
How to approach this question
Read the definition of 'verbal communication' - communication that involves words, either spoken or written. Go through each option and decide if it fits this definition. Options B, C, and E are all forms of non-verbal communication (body language, eye contact, gestures). Options A and D both use words.
Full Answer
A.A chat with your friend about what they are doing later.✓ Correct
The correct answer is A. A chat involves using spoken words, which is the definition of verbal communication.
Verbal communication is the use of words to convey a message. This can be spoken (like a chat) or written (like a text message). Non-verbal communication involves sending and receiving wordless clues. This includes body language (crossing arms), eye contact, and gestures (waving). In this question, both A and D are technically forms of verbal communication, but the question asks to select two options across two questions.
Common mistakes
Confusing verbal communication (using words) with non-verbal communication (body language, gestures, etc.).
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