Language

Choose the best way to respond.

Your best friend asks, “Do you want to eat lunch with me?”

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

Asking a question is a form of verbal communication.

Choose the best way to respond.

Your kuya pats your back after you cleaned your room.

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

Patting someone on the back is a gesture, making it nonverbal.

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Your uncle gives you a thumbs-up.

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

A thumbs-up is a gesture, not words therefore it’s nonverbal.

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Your grandma waves goodbye as you leave for school.

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

Waving is a body movement, not spoken therefore it’s nonverbal.

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Your classmate says, “Your drawing is so nice!”

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

• Your classmate is speaking, so this is a verbal response.

Choose what kind of expression it is.

Hi! How are you today?

• Personal Greeting

• Polite Expression

Answer explanation

This is a direct greeting used to say hello.

Choose what kind of expression it is.

Thank you for helping me carry my bag.

• Personal Greeting

• Polite Expression

Answer explanation

“Thank you” shows manners, it’s a polite expression.

Choose what kind of expression it is.

Good afternoon, Ms. Lecciones!

• Personal Greeting

• Polite Expression

Answer explanation

• This is a polite way to say hello based on the time of day, so it’s a greeting.

Choose what kind of expression it is.

You’re welcome, Tito!

• Personal Greeting

• Polite Expression

Answer explanation

This is a polite reply when someone says “thank you.”

Choose what kind of expression it is.

Welcome back, friends!

• Personal Greeting

• Polite Expression

Answer explanation

“Welcome back” is used to greet someone returning, it’s a greeting.