How do we speak? Year 4

What did we do to talk when we couldn’t speak?

• We relied on facial expressions only.
• We used sign language exclusively.
• We communicated through gestures and writing.
• We communicated through music and sounds.

How did early humans communicate before the invention of language?

• Through telepathy.

• By using gestures and sounds.

• By writing on cave walls.

• Through advanced sign language.

What is one method people use to communicate without speaking today?

• Telepathic communication.

• Using facial expressions and body language.

• Writing letters only.

• Using Morse code exclusively.

Which of the following is a non-verbal form of communication?

• Speaking loudly.

• Writing a letter.

• Using hand signals.

• Singing a song.

What happens when you speak?

• Sound is produced by the vibration of vocal cords and shaped into words.
• Your heart beats faster when you talk.
• Air is released without any sound.
• You produce light when you speak.

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

• Using hand gestures.

• Sending an email.

• Speaking on the phone.

• Facial expressions.

What is the primary function of vocal cords?

• To produce sound through vibration.

• To filter air entering the lungs.

• To regulate blood flow.

• To produce saliva.

Which of the following is a form of written communication?

• Speaking in a meeting.

• Sending a text message.

• Using hand gestures.

• Making a phone call.

What is the primary purpose of body language in communication?

• To produce sound.

• To convey emotions and intentions.

• To write messages.

• To make phone calls.

What causes your throat to vibrate when you speak?

• The vibration of the vocal cords.

• The position of the jaw affects throat vibrations.
• Air pressure from the lungs causes throat vibrations.
• The movement of the tongue causes your throat to vibrate.